Online Quran Classes for New Muslims in Australia

Our online Quran classes for new Muslims in Australia teach you to read the Quran from the very first letter, in private live lessons with a patient, certified tutor. You do not need any Arabic or any previous Islamic study, and you will never be rushed, compared with anyone or made to feel embarrassed.

Taking your shahada is the start of a new way of life, and the Quran can feel like a mountain at first for many new Muslims and reverts. We break it into small steps. You learn the letters, then simple words, then the short surahs and duas you will use in your daily prayers, all at the speed that suits you.

Whether you live in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or a regional town, you learn at home, on your own schedule. Lessons are one to one, so you can ask any question and repeat any step as many times as you need.

What Are Online Quran Classes for New Muslims in Australia?

Online Quran classes for new Muslims in Australia are live, private video lessons that teach beginners and reverts to read the Quran from scratch, with a tutor who adapts every lesson to your pace.

They are designed for people who have never read Arabic. Your tutor starts with the alphabet, listens to every sound and corrects you gently. There is no group to keep up with, so you can slow down, repeat and ask questions freely.

Many people also search for these as converts classes, revert classes or beginner Quran lessons for adults. Whatever the name, the aim is the same: a calm and supportive place to begin.

Do You Need to Know Arabic to Start?

No, you do not need to know any Arabic, because every new student begins with the alphabet and the sounds of the letters.

We start with our Noorani Qaida course , which teaches each letter, how letters join and how short and long sounds work. Most beginners find this much easier with a live teacher than with a book or an app, because a tutor can hear your pronunciation and fix it on the spot.

What Should a New Muslim Learn First?

A new Muslim should usually learn the Arabic letters first, then simple reading, then the short surahs and duas used in daily prayer.

Here is a gentle path your tutor can follow with you:

1. Letters and sounds: Recognise each Arabic letter and say it correctly
2. Joining and reading: Read short words with the vowel marks
3. Surahs for prayer: Al Fatihah first, then short surahs such as Al Ikhlas, Al Kawthar and Al Asr
4. Daily duas: Short Sunnah duas for meals, sleep and leaving home
5. Tajweed basics: Easy rules that make your recitation clear
6. Understanding: Add our Quran Translation course when you feel ready

Your tutor can change the order. If you want to read the words of your prayer first, we can begin there.

How Do Quran Lessons Help You Learn to Pray?

Quran lessons help you learn to pray because many of the words you say in Salah come straight from the Quran.

Al Fatihah and the short surahs you learn are the ones you will recite in prayer, and the duas you learn are part of daily life. You can also use our free Asan Namaz lesson  and our Masnoon Duas page 

alongside your classes.

For detailed questions about wudu, fasting or religious rulings, please speak to a qualified imam or scholar at your local masjid. Our tutors focus on teaching you to read and recite the Quran well.

Is It Normal for a Revert to Feel Nervous or Embarrassed?

Yes, it is completely normal, and private lessons are designed to make you feel comfortable.

Many reverts and new Muslims worry about:

• Not knowing any Arabic
• Making mistakes in front of others
• Starting late compared with people who grew up reading the Quran
• Having little time around work and family

In a one to one lesson, nobody else is listening. You can make mistakes, ask the same question twice and move at the pace you need. Your tutor is there to encourage you, not to judge you.

Can You Learn With a Female or Male Teacher?

Yes, you can choose a female or male tutor, whichever you feel most comfortable with.

Many sisters prefer to learn with a female teacher, and some brothers prefer a male teacher. Tell us your preference when you book, and we will match you.

How Do Lessons Fit Around Work, Study and Family in Australia?

Lessons are booked in your local time and fit around work shifts, university, children and family commitments.

Choose an early morning before work, a lunch break, an evening slot or a weekend. If your family is not Muslim, the lessons are private and quiet, and you can learn in whichever room suits you.

NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT change their clocks for daylight saving, while Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia do not. We adjust your slot whenever the clocks change.

How Can You Prepare for Your First Ramadan in Australia?

Start two or three months before Ramadan, so you can read Al Fatihah confidently and know a few short surahs by the first taraweeh.

Use your lessons to practise the surahs you will hear and recite, and learn the duas for iftar and daily life. Your tutor can focus on the parts you want to feel ready for. For guidance on fasting itself, ask a trusted imam or scholar.

Where Can You Find Local Support Alongside Online Lessons?

Local masjids and community groups are a valuable place to meet other Muslims, and online lessons work well alongside them.

For example, Kuraby Mosque in Brisbane works with the Brisbane Muslim Fellowship, which offers an Introduction to Islam class, workshops on prayer and fasting, a welcome pack and social events for new Muslims. Many other Australian masjids offer something similar, so it is worth asking at the one closest to you.

Your lessons give you private time to build your Quran reading, and your local community gives you friendship and shared prayer.

How Much Do Quran Classes for New Muslims Cost in Australia?

Plans start at AUS$32 a month for two lessons a week, with 7% off six month plans.

You can take between two and five lessons a week. Course fees start from AUS$20 for Noorani Qaida, and prices are published openly so you know what to expect. See our fee structure page for details.

How Does the Free Trial Work?

The free trial is a real, live lesson, so you can meet a tutor before you decide.

1. Send your details: Tell us a little about yourself and your goals.
2. Choose a tutor: Pick a male or female teacher and a time that suits.
3. Join the lesson: Open the link on a phone, tablet or laptop.
4. Meet your tutor: They will find out where you are and start gently.
5. Receive your plan: You will hear your first steps and a weekly schedule.
6. Decide with no pressure: Continue if you like it, or stop at no cost.

Why Should New Muslims and Reverts Choose Mairaj Ul Quran?

• Private lessons: No groups and no comparisons
• Certified tutors: Trained in Quran reading and Tajweed
• Male and female teachers: You choose
• Start from zero: No Arabic needed
• Clear fees: Published costs and a free trial first

Who Can Join This Course?

• New Muslims who have just taken their shahada
• Reverts who want to read the Quran for the first time
• Adults who never learned to read Arabic
• Parents who want to learn alongside their children
• Sisters who want a female teacher
• Anyone who wants a patient, private place to begin