What is an ijazah, and does my child’s Quran teacher need one?
Bloomtivo answers
An ijazah is a certified permission to recite and teach the Quran, given after a qualified teacher has heard the whole recitation, with a chain (sanad) of teachers going back to the Prophet ﷺ. For Tajweed and Hifz, a teacher with an ijazah is strongly preferable. Ask: “In which recitation (e.g. Hafs) is your ijazah, and from whom?” At Bloomtivo, all teachers hold ijazahs in the Quran.
Reviewed by Asmaa Fakhry, Bloomtivo teacher · Updated
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“Ijazah” is a word parents often hear when choosing a teacher. Here’s what it means and how to check.
What an ijazah is
A formal permission from a qualified teacher.
Given after the student has recited the entire Quran (or a set text) accurately.
Usually includes a sanad: a chain of teachers back to the Prophet ﷺ.
Types
Type
Means
Ijazah in a recitation (e.g. Hafs ’an ’Asim)
Recited the whole Quran correctly in that recitation
Ijazah in a Tajweed text (e.g. Al-Jazariyyah)
Studied and can teach that text
Ijazah in several recitations
Advanced level
Does the teacher need one?
Teaching
Ijazah
Qaida for beginners
Very good to have; essential: correct pronunciation and teaching skill
Tajweed
Strongly preferable
Hifz
Strongly preferable
Questions to ask
“In which recitation is your ijazah?”
“From whom did you receive it?”
“How many years have you taught children?”
Teaching children also needs patience and skill, not only a certificate. Watch a lesson to judge both.
Teacher’s tip: at Bloomtivo, every teacher holds an ijazah in the Quran. Use the free trial to see how they teach your child, too.
Start with 2 free trial lessons. If your child does not get on with the teacher, we change the teacher and the trial lessons stay free until your child is comfortable. After that, you choose a paid plan that fits your child.
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