Arabic language, Quran and religious sciences - Egypt, land of learning
Egypt is recognized worldwide as a leading place for teaching Islamic sciences and Arabic language.
A worldwide reputation
Egypt excels in teaching Arabic language for centuries
Presence of numerous renowned universities and researchers
Quality private educational institutions
Total linguistic immersion in an Arabic-speaking country
Egyptian Arabic: most understood dialect in the Arab world
Tradition of excellence
Renowned for teaching the sciences of the noble Quran
Multitude of qualified reciters and memorizers
Millennial tradition of Quranic transmission
Proven memorization methodology
Tajweed teaching by experts
Al-Azhar and beyond
Al-Azhar University: global reference in Islamic sciences
Multitude of recognized scholars and doctors
Traditional and modern teaching
Access to the greatest scholars
Courses in Cairo's historic mosques
Learn classical and dialectal Arabic with programs adapted to all levels, from complete beginner to advanced.
Programs for beginners, intermediate and advanced
Intensive or extensive courses according to your availability
Classical Arabic (Fusha) and Egyptian dialectal Arabic
Grammar (Nahw), morphology (Sarf), rhetoric (Balagha)
Arabic literature and poetry
Teaching by qualified native professors
Total linguistic immersion
Intensive oral practice
Modern educational materials
Small class sizes for personalized follow-up
Where to study?
Talib Misr: https://talib-misr.eu/
Numerous markez (centers) available in Cairo
Private lessons with experienced professors
University programs (Al-Azhar)
Online and in-person courses
Memorize, recite and understand the Noble Quran with recognized specialists, according to a proven traditional methodology.
Complete Quran memorization programs
Proven traditional methods
Personalized follow-up by qualified hafiz
Regular revision (Muraja'a)
Pace adapted to each student
Recitation rules
Teaching recitation rules (Tajweed)
Pronunciation correction (Makharij al-Huruf)
Learning different readings (Qira'at)
Voice perfection
Courses with qualified reciters
Quranic exegesis
Deep understanding of the Quran
Study of great classical tafsirs
Context of revelation (Asbab an-Nuzul)
Sciences of the Quran (Ulum al-Quran)
Courses with specialized scholars
Local mosques: free or pay-what-you-can courses
Coran Hayatii Academy: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hQoEs6FaemqiApxEA
Several markez offer Quran courses
Private lessons at home
Online programs
Deepen your knowledge of Islamic sciences with recognized scholars, in the tradition of classical Islamic teaching.
Islamic jurisprudence
Study of Fiqh foundations (Usul al-Fiqh)
Fiqh of worship (Ibadat)
Fiqh of transactions (Muamalat)
Comparison of juridical schools (Madhahib)
Practical application in daily life
Sciences of Hadith
Study of authentic collections (Sahihayn, Sunan)
Sciences of Hadith (Musthalah al-Hadith)
Criticism and authentication
Understanding narrations
Memorization of selected hadiths
Belief and theology
Foundations of Islamic belief (Tawhid)
Study of reference texts
Refutation of ambiguities (Shubuhât)
Sound understanding of Aqida
Biography of the Prophet ﷺ
Detailed study of the Prophet's life ﷺ
Lessons and teachings from the Seerah
History of the Companions
Application of noble characters
Al-Azhar University: acceptance based on application
Cairo mosques with scholars' courses
Specialized programs in markez
Follow scholars' courses via Telegram groups
Dar al-Ifta and official institutions
Everything you need to know before starting your studies.
No Arabic level required to start
Level assessment at program beginning
Placement in suitable group
Programs for all levels
Mosque courses: often free or pay-what-you-can
Private academies: 1,000 to 5,000 LE per month
Private lessons: 200 to 500 LE per hour
Al-Azhar University: variable registration fees
Online programs: often cheaper
Part-time courses: tourist visa sufficient
Full university program: student visa required
See Visa section for more information
Possibility of renewal for studies
Combine Arabic + Quran + religious sciences
Integrated programs in some centers
Morning + evening courses possible
Adapt according to your availability and objectives