Online Hifz classes for children follow the same proven structure as in a masjid: in each class the teacher hears new memorization (Sabaq), recent revision (Sabqi) and older revision (Manzil), then sets what to practice before the next class. What makes online work well is that every class is one-on-one, so the teacher hears every verse your child recites.
Before starting Hifz
Children usually do best in Hifz when they can already read the Quran fluently with basic Tajweed. Memorizing with mistakes means memorizing the mistakes. If your child is still on Noorani Qaida or building reading fluency, finishing that first will make Hifz smoother. The teacher can check this in the free trial.
The three parts of every Hifz class
Sabaq: new memorization. The teacher introduces the new portion, working verse by verse until your child can recite it accurately without looking.
Sabqi: recent revision. Your child recites what they memorized recently, so the teacher can confirm it has stuck before moving on.
Manzil: older revision. Earlier portions are cycled back through on a schedule. This is what stops memorized surahs from fading, and it’s the part families most often neglect.
At the end of each class, the teacher sets the next Sabaq and tells you which Manzil portion to revise at home.
What a week can look like
Here’s an example for a child on three classes a week (Solo Hidayah). Every child’s pace is different; the teacher sets the real amounts.
| Day | With the teacher | At home |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Class: Sabaq, Sabqi, Manzil | 10–15 min: repeat new portion |
| Tuesday | No class | 15 min: new portion + one Manzil page |
| Wednesday | Class: Sabaq, Sabqi, Manzil | 10–15 min: repeat new portion |
| Thursday | No class | 15 min: recent portions |
| Friday | Class: Sabaq, Sabqi, Manzil | 10–15 min: repeat new portion |
| Saturday | No class | 20 min: recite the week’s portions to a parent |
| Sunday | Rest or light review | Listen to the week’s surahs |
How many classes a week?
- Two classes a week (Noor, $69 a month): a steady start, for younger children or a busy school year.
- Three classes a week (Hidayah, $85 a month): a common middle ground for consistent progress.
- Four or five classes a week (Ihsan, $99; Falah, $129): for children with more time and a strong home routine.
More classes help only if the home revision keeps up. Each Solo class is 30 minutes. See the Fees page for all plans, and the Hifz program for how the course works.
How parents can help
- Listen once a day. Your child recites today’s portion to you, even if you can’t read it fluently yourself; you can follow along in the Mushaf.
- Protect Manzil time. New memorization feels like progress, but revision is what keeps it.
- Use the same Mushaf every time. Children memorize the page layout as well as the words.
- Track it. Our free Hifz Tracker app helps you keep a record of portions and revision.
- Talk to the teacher if your child seems overwhelmed. A slower pace that lasts beats a fast one that burns out.
FAQ
What age can a child start online Hifz? Age matters less than reading. Children usually start Hifz once they can read the Quran fluently with basic Tajweed. The teacher can check this in the free trial.
How long does it take a child to memorize the Quran? It varies widely with pace, classes per week and home revision. See how long it takes to memorize the Quran for realistic ranges.
What are Sabaq, Sabqi and Manzil? Sabaq is new memorization, Sabqi is revision of recent portions, and Manzil is the regular cycle through older portions so they aren’t forgotten.
Can my child do Hifz with an Ijazah teacher? Yes, on request. Ijazah teachers cost 20% more and are subject to availability.
Are Hifz classes one-on-one? Yes. Hifz works best one-on-one, so the teacher hears every verse your child recites.
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