level 1
Beginner
Fath ar-Rahman, Futuhat ar-Rahman
Alphabet, articulation and letter qualities, nun sakinah and tanwin, mim sakinah, madd, stopping. A solid foundation for correct recitation.
Peace be upon you!
Al-Wasiyaonline school for women and children (6+)
by Sara Gariba
Arabic, English and the Quran — in a warm atmosphere with caring teachers. From anywhere in the world.
about us
Get to know Al-Wasiya
A school for women and girls aged 6+ who want to learn Arabic, the Quran and English in a convenient online format.
We create a warm, supportive atmosphere, guide our students throughout their studies, keep them motivated and help them reach their goals.
6–8students per group
1 hourlesson on Zoom
3–5lessons a week
♥exam and certificate after every level
our programmes
What we teach
01
Arabic
Ibn Saud, Bayna Yadayk, Madinah course — with a native Arab or Russian-speaking ustaza.
Programmes → 02Quran & tajweed
Reading from scratch, tajweed, tashih and hifz.
Learn more → 03English
From the alphabet to C1, plus the Sisters’ Talk Club.
Learn more → 04Kids’ department
English and Arabic for girls aged 6+.
Learn more →our team
Our teachers
Native Arabic speakers, ustazas who studied with Arab scholars, and English teachers with international experience.
14
Arabic
native Arab teachersNative speakers experienced in teaching beginners
8
Arabic
Russian-speaking ustazasExplanations in Russian — an easy start
3
Quran & tajweed
ustazasStudied with Arab scholars
10
English
for adults and childrenWith international experience
Arabic programmes
Arabic choose your programme
Each programme can be taken with a native Arab teacher (full immersion) or a Russian-speaking ustaza (from scratch).
Ibn Saud programme
Arabic through the lens of IslamThe method of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud University (Riyadh). Every word and rule is reinforced through ayat, hadith and stories of the prophets and companions. For those who want to read religious books and understand the Quran. Taught with a religious focus.
with a native Arab ustaza
Full immersion
- 5 lessons a week
- requires a base: Bayna Yadayk vol. 1 or Madinah part 1
2 500 ₽/ month
Arabic only, no translators
with a Russian-speaking ustaza
From scratch
- explanations in Russian
- no preparation needed
2 000 ₽/ 3 times a week
3 000 ₽/ 5 times a week
Who it’s for
- Those who want to understand the Quran deeply
- Those who dream of reading Islamic books in the original
- Those who want to speak and think in Arabic
- Those tired of juggling two unrelated programmes
The 12 books of the programme
Ta‘bir — speaking
Kitaba — writing
Qira’a — reading
Quran & tafsir — juz 30
Nahw — grammar
Sarf — morphology
Hadith — authentic hadith
Fiqh — core rulings
Aqeedah — creed
Balagha — rhetoric
Islamic history
Adab — literature
After the course you
- read the Quran and understand every ayah
- speak and write Arabic confidently
- read Islamic books in the original
- know grammar, sarf and balagha
- are ready for in-depth study of the Islamic sciences
Bayna Yadayk
start speaking from scratchThe most popular programme for beginners: 4 volumes from simple to complex, focused on conversation plus grammar (nahw, sarf, i‘rab). After just two volumes you can hold a conversation on most everyday topics.
with a native Arab ustaza
With Tamhidi & Kalima
- 5 lessons a week
- Tamhidi preparatory course
- Kalima centre workbooks
2 500 ₽/ month
Arabic only, no translators
with a Russian-speaking ustaza
Explanations in Russian
- no Tamhidi or Kalima workbooks
- certificate on completion
2 000 ₽/ 3 times a week
3 000 ₽/ 5 times a week
What each volume covers
Vol. 1Introductions, professions, weekends, daily life
Vol. 2Health, family, cities, environment
Vol. 3Stories: the Quran, Sunnah, parables, family relations
Vol. 4Life of the Prophet ﷺ, the companions, raising children; sarf, nahw and i‘rab
Exam & certificate
After each volume there is an exam with an oral part (dialogue, answers) and a written part. Pass it and you receive a personal certificate.
Madinah course
for those who want depthThe method of the Arabic Language Institute at the Islamic University of Madinah. Not only speaking practice but in-depth grammar: you understand how the language works rather than memorising phrases. Ideal for structured, academic study.
with a native Arab ustaza
Full immersion
- 5 lessons a week
- 20 lessons a month
2 500 ₽/ month
Arabic only, no translators
with a Russian-speaking ustaza
Explanations in Russian
- 1-hour lessons on Zoom
- groups of 6–8 students
2 000 ₽/ 3 times a week
3 000 ₽/ 5 times a week
4 levels, about 30 books
Level 14 books — foundations and basic grammar
Level 28 books — vocabulary, simple texts, dialogues
Level 310 books — sentence analysis and speaking
Level 48 books — advanced grammar and academic texts
Core books: Durus al-Lugha al-‘Arabiyya, al-Qira’a, at-Ta‘bir (vols. 1–4) plus a grammar book for each stage.
Exam & certificate
After each level: an oral and written exam and a personal certificate.
Join a group
Join ongoing Arabic groups (Bayna Yadayk, Madinah course, Ibn Saud) and English groups — continue from any level. All intakes are announced in a dedicated channel.
a common question
Native Arab or Russian-speaking ustaza?
At Al-Wasiya you can choose either option.
With a native Arab teacher
Pros
- Real spoken Arabic from the very first minute
- The language barrier breaks quickly
- Within 3–4 weeks you start thinking in Arabic
Challenges
- Asking questions can be hard at first
- Requires more patience — the teacher doesn’t speak Russian
With a Russian-speaking ustaza
Pros
- Everything is clear from the first lessons
- Comfortable and calm for beginners
- Ask questions in Russian, stress-free
Challenges
- Less practice of real spoken Arabic
- The language barrier takes longer to break
Quran lessons
Quran and tajweed
With Russian-speaking and native Arab teachers.
Can’t read yet?Alphabet & Tajweed from scratch
Reading with mistakes?Tashih — correcting your recitation
Want to memorise?Quran hifz
Want to go deeper?3 levels of tajweed with Arab teachers
Alphabet & Tajweed
read the Quran in two monthsToday you don’t know a single Arabic letter — in two months you’ll be reading the Quran on your own: slowly at first, but by yourself, in sha Allah. A beginner level from absolute zero, no preparation needed.
with a Russian-speaking ustaza
Format
- 2 months, 3 times a week
- 1-hour lessons
2 000 ₽/ month
We don’t end a lesson until everything is clear
How the course works
Stage 1Letters, makharij, pronunciation, writing letters in every position. Written and oral exam.
Stage 2Harakat, reading skills, the core tajweed rules and their practice.
Exams, certificate & videos
Two exams: after the letters and after the tajweed rules. Certificate after the final exam.
Live lessons are not recorded, but there are separate revision videos in a private group — please treat them as an amanah.
- 3 times a week, 12 lessons
- groups of 6–8 students
- Zoom
- native Arab teachers
3 000 ₽ / month
level 2
Intermediate
at-Tajwid al-Musawwar, 2 volumes
Articulation points, letter qualities and theory with diagrams. From imitating to truly understanding.
level 3
Advanced
Fasih al-Bayan, Ghayat al-Murid
The riwayah of Hafs from ‘Asim and the finer points of tajweed — for advanced students and future teachers.
Lesson recordings are kept in a private group; access remains while you continue studying.
Enrol in tajweedmore programmes
English and the kids’ department
for girls and women
English more than grammar
Structured online learning from the alphabet to C1 — speaking, reading, listening and writing.
- for beginners and continuing students
- Sisters’ Talk Club — a speaking club for those who already have a base
✎ Format and price coming soon.
Find out more
for girls aged 6+
Kids’ department learning with joy
English and Arabic:
- alphabet
- tajweed
- tashih
- hifz
terms
Tuition fees
Arabic · native Arab teacher
payment :
20 lessons a month —2,500 ₽ a month
Arabic · Russian-speaking
payment :
3 times a week —2,000 ₽ a month
5 times a week —3,000 ₽ a month
Alphabet & Tajweed
payment :
3 times a week, 2 months —2,000 ₽ a month
tajweed · Arab teacher
payment :
12 lessons a month —3,000 ₽ a month
1-hour lessons on Zoom, groups of 6–8 students. Ask our manager about upcoming intakes and schedules.
for students and parents
Study terms
Please read these rules carefully before lessons begin.
Monthlypayment: 12 lessons (3× a week) or 20 lessons (5× a week)
9–12 / 16–20the lessons during which next month is paid
No refundsfees are non-refundable; transfers only after the paid period
1Adab in lessons
- Every lesson begins with the greeting “Assalamu alaykum”
- We listen to the teacher attentively and don’t interrupt
- We respect each other and the teacher — knowledge is an amanah
- No raised voices, and no leaving a lesson without notice
- We communicate respectfully with managers and administrators
2Homework
- Set to reinforce the material and suited to the students’ age
- Due by the next lesson
- If you can’t do it for a valid reason, let us know in advance
3Missed lessons
- If you can’t attend, let us know in advance
- Missed material is studied independently, as lessons build on each other
If the ustaza has sent the link and started the lesson but no one joins, the lesson counts as held.
4Study supplies
- A notebook for lessons and homework
- A pen and a pencil
- Neat notes — order in your notes brings order to your knowledge
5Participation & atmosphere
- Mistakes are fine — they’re part of learning
- Every student takes part: repeats, answers and does the exercises
- Lessons are calm and friendly — we support one another
6Respect for fellow students
- Bad language and rude behaviour are not allowed
- Religious and political arguments, and any discussions that may lead to conflict, are strictly forbidden
7Contacting teachers
- Messaging teachers outside the study group is not allowed
- Saving or sharing teachers’ personal contacts is not allowed
- All questions go through the school manager or the study group, from the account added to the group
8School materials
- Do not share video lessons, PDFs, study materials or lesson links with others
- Students joining an ongoing group may not watch recordings of earlier lessons they didn’t attend
- Lessons must not be shown to men or boys over 8
- Lessons may not be attended or listened to by anyone who isn’t a student
Tajweed: lessons are not recorded, but the school provides ready-made revision videos as a help, not a separate service. Access remains for those who complete the course.
9Payment & study month
- Monthly payment
- 3 times a week — a study month is 12 lessons
- 5 times a week — a study month is 20 lessons
We go by lesson number, not by date. The number is shown in the study group’s name: e.g. 8/12 means 8 of 12 lessons are done.
10Payment deadlines
- 3 times a week — pay for next month between lessons 9 and 12
- 5 times a week — between lessons 16 and 20
After lesson 12 (or 20), students who haven’t paid for next month are removed from the group.
11Refunds & group transfers
- Fees are not refunded either before or after lessons start
- Transfers to another group only after the paid period ends
Before enrolling, please review the programme, schedule and format to make sure the course suits you.
12Agreeing to the terms
Continuing your studies without objection after receiving these terms means you accept the school rules. If you disagree, please message the administrator @alwasiyaa.
This is an amanah between us and Allah. Ask Allah for success and barakah in knowledge.
Download terms (PDF, Russian)our aqeedah
Our creed
“This Is My Creed” by Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Aziz ar-Rajihi (may Allah preserve him)
“I take Allah as my witness that I believe in everything stated in this book. This is my aqeedah.”Open the book (PDF)
questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
I can’t read Arabic. Where do I start?
With the Alphabet & Tajweed course — about two months, from absolute zero. Or go straight into an Arabic programme with a Russian-speaking ustaza.
Which Arabic programme should I choose?
Bayna Yadayk — conversation for beginners. Madinah course — in-depth grammar. Ibn Saud — Arabic through Islam: Quran, hadith, fiqh, aqeedah.
What are lessons with a native Arab teacher like?
Online on Zoom, entirely in Arabic with no translator. Teachers work through dialogues, explain words with pictures and examples, and build speaking, reading, writing and listening.
Do I need to buy textbooks?
No, we provide all materials. Workbooks are for personal use only.
What if I miss a lesson?
Arabic lessons are recorded so you can catch up. But attending live speeds up your progress a lot.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — after every level there’s an oral and written exam and a personal certificate.
I’ve studied before. Can I skip the beginning?
Yes, ongoing groups accept new students at any level. Message our manager and we’ll assess your level.
Get in touch we’d love to hear from you
Enrol with us
We’ll tell you about our programmes, assess your level and find the right group.
Message our manager@manager_alwasiya · or @alwasiyaa
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