How much do Quran classes at Markaz Al Huda cost?

The centre's FAQ (last updated 2024) says all Quran memorisation circles are free, with no fees; confirm when you register. For the courses and the English-language programmes, ask the provider.

What age can my daughter start?

The minimum age for memorisation circles is 6, and there is no upper limit. The girls' circles and courses are listed for ages 6 to 18.

Does Markaz Al Huda teach boys?

The website lists programmes for girls and women; no boys' programme is listed, so ask the provider if you have a son.

When are the classes?

The FAQ (2024) lists in-person morning circles from 9am to 12pm in pairs of days (Saturday and Tuesday, Sunday and Wednesday, Monday and Thursday), evening circles on Sunday and Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30pm, and remote circles Saturday to Thursday between 8am and 8pm. Times can change during holiday intensives, so confirm the current timetable.

Are there classes in English?

Yes. The 2024 page for non-Arabic speakers lists Nahw Al Jannah for girls aged 6 to 16 on Saturdays, 9am to 12:30pm, and Noor Al Qur'an for kids and teenage girls on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 to 6:30pm. Confirm this term's timings with the centre. For the English programmes the page lists 056 420 6067 and 050 622 0642.

Fill in the online enrolment form on the centre's website. The team will call or text within 10 working days to arrange an interview, or let you know if there is a waiting list. You can also call or WhatsApp +971 50 852 2004 or +971 50 466 9770.

Markaz Al Huda, Quran memorisation for girls in Al Mamzar

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Markaz Al Huda is a Quran memorisation centre on Cairo Street in Al Mamzar, with programmes listed for girls and women. It was founded in 2002, works under the supervision of Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, and says more than 12,000 students have studied there. For girls aged 6 to 18 there are memorisation circles, from learning Juz Amma up to five parts, plus a revision circle, and courses in Al Qaida Al Nooraniyah and Tuhfat Al Atfal, the classic first steps in reading and tajweed. The centre's FAQ (last updated 2024) says all memorisation circles are free; confirm when you register. Places depend on a free seat and a short interview, and circles run in person or remotely. Families who do not speak Arabic can look at the English-language programmes, including Nahw Al Jannah for girls aged 6 to 16 and Noor Al Qur'an for kids and teenage girls. The centre also runs lectures, outings and competitions for its students. No boys' programme is listed, so ask the provider if you have a son.

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The activity

Quran, explained

Quran classes, often called tahfeez or hifz circles, teach children to read the Quran correctly and learn parts of it by heart. Children sit in small circles with a teacher, recite aloud, listen to corrections and repeat until a passage sticks, then review what they already know so it stays. Alongside memorisation, many centres teach tajweed, the rules of clear and correct recitation, and simple meanings of the verses. Regular practice builds concentration, memory, confident reading of Arabic script and a steady routine. Many centres take children from around six, often starting with the short chapters of the last part of the Quran.

Who it's for

The programmes listed are for girls and women. The girls' memorisation circles and courses are for ages 6 to 18; the FAQ gives 6 as the minimum age for memorisation circles with no upper limit. English-language programmes on the 2024 non-Arabic speakers page include Nahw Al Jannah for girls aged 6 to 16 and Noor Al Qur'an for kids and teenage girls. No boys' programme is listed, so ask the provider if you have a son. Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet.

What to expect

You register online through the centre's enrolment form. The FAQ says the team then calls or texts within 10 working days to book a short interview, or to say there is no seat yet. Girls who are placed on a waiting list are contacted when a place frees up. Circles are grouped by level and age, and each circle works towards a goal: Juz Amma, two, three or five parts, or revising what a girl already knows. Beginners can start with the Al Qaida Al Nooraniyah reading course. The centre's FAQ (last updated 2024) says memorisation circles are free; confirm when you register. For kit, the first-session format and anything about a trial, ask the provider.

Highlights

Memorisation circles for girls aged 6 to 18, from Juz Amma up to five parts (markazalhuda.ae)
All memorisation circles are free, according to the centre's FAQ (last updated 2024; confirm when you register) (markazalhuda.ae)
English-language programmes for girls, such as Nahw Al Jannah for ages 6 to 16 (markazalhuda.ae, 2024 page)
Remote memorisation circles as well as classes at the centre (markazalhuda.ae)
Founded in 2002 and supervised by Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (markazalhuda.ae)
Lectures, outings and Quran competitions alongside the circles (markazalhuda.ae)

The facts

Ages: Girls 6-18 (memorisation circles and courses); minimum age 6, no upper limit for memorisation circles
Prices: Memorisation circles are free (centre FAQ, last updated 2024; confirm when you register); ask the provider about courses and English programmes
Schedule: 2024 FAQ: in-person mornings 9am-12pm (Sat & Tue, Sun & Wed or Mon & Thu circles); evenings Sun & Tue 4:30-6:30pm; remote circles Sat-Thu 8am-8pm. English programmes (2024): Nahw Al Jannah (girls 6-16) Sat 9am-12:30pm; Noor Al Qur'an (kids & teenage girls) Mon & Wed 4:30-6:30pm. Confirm current times.
Languages: Arabic, English
Where: Markaz Al Huda, D95 Cairo St, Al Mamzar, Dubai
How to book: alhuda.logtoedu.com/pages/studentaffairs/student/temp_student_site.aspx · +971 50 852 2004 · +971 50 466 9770 · [email protected] · +971 56 420 6067 · +971 50 622 0642

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Good to know

The programmes listed are for girls and women; no boys' programme is listed, so ask the provider if you have a son (markazalhuda.ae)
Admission depends on a free seat and passing a short interview; expect a call or text within 10 working days of registering (markazalhuda.ae)
Days and times can change during intensive courses in the school holidays (markazalhuda.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet (Google listing)
The session times on the site date from 2024, so confirm the current timetable before you go (markazalhuda.ae)
For the English-language programmes, the non-Arabic speakers page lists 056 420 6067 and 050 622 0642 (markazalhuda.ae)