There are thousands of self-proclaimed teachers available to teach your child the Quran however, not all of them are qualified or the right pick for your kids. In this article we will be discussing what to look out for to avoid the wrong tutors.
The first thing you want to ask for from a person claiming to be able to teach your children the Quran online is their qualifications in the field. Most well reputed teachers are able to show you a certificate of Ijazah, which means permission. An ijaza is given after a teacher (who has an ijaza also) believes the student has enough experience and understanding of the Quran to teach others. This is a system that is used mainly in Egypt and is one of the reasons for why we recommend Egyptian Quran teachers.
One may have all the qualifications in the world, however, if they can't communicate it then you can't take advantage of their knowledge or skill. Therefore, which ever language your child understands, make sure the tutor can speak that language fluently.
Many tutors have the qualifications however they lack the experience in teaching children. Teaching children is an art in itself that requires patience and teaching methods that keeps them focused. Many teachers do not possess these skills and its one of the reasons why The Quran Hour is unique. It is one of the only institutes that specialises in teaching children.
We can't stress this enough. Sure, this may be an online class but remember, your child is still vulnerable especially if they are left alone with a stranger! So make CRB checked before hiring them.
Its essential you vet through the many Quran tutors online. If you don't have the time, then subscribe your child to The Quran Hour as they have a very strict and thorough vetting process.
