Everything you might be wondering

Book a trial lesson through Zakir’s Preply profile, or send a message through the contact form on this site. In the trial you’ll talk about your goals and current level, try a short piece of real teaching, and leave with a suggested plan. It’s a low-pressure way to see whether the teaching style fits before committing to regular lessons.

Lessons are $5 per 50-minute session, booked through Preply. There are no packages to buy up front — you book lessons as you go, so you stay in control of the pace and the budget.

Yes. Complete beginners are one of Zakir’s core specialties. Beginner lessons start with pictures, video and audio rather than grammar tables, so you build recognition naturally before moving to guided exercises. Many students begin without knowing a single letter of the Arabic alphabet.

Yes — teaching Arabic and Quran to children is one of Zakir’s dedicated specialties. Kids’ lessons use visual and audio-based materials and are tailored to each child’s own interests, which keeps young learners engaged. Reviewers consistently mention his patience, which matters most with children.

There is no single right age. Many families begin structured lessons around age 5–7, when children can follow short, focused sessions — though younger children often start earlier by listening and learning letters through play. The honest answer is that readiness matters more than age; a trial lesson is a good way to see whether your child is ready.

It depends on your starting point and how often you practice. As a general guide, motivated adults who study consistently often read confidently within a year, while children typically take longer. Because lessons are one-on-one, the plan is set to your pace — and adjusted as you progress rather than following a fixed timetable.

Accurate pronunciation is central to Quran reading lessons — getting each letter right from its correct articulation point, so that what you recite carries the intended meaning. Students specifically praise Zakir’s help with the pronunciation of letters and words. Lessons build this carefully rather than rushing to speed.

Booking runs through Preply, which shows Zakir’s availability in your own time zone automatically — you pick a slot that works for you. Students describe him as very flexible with scheduling, and one-on-one lessons mean there is no fixed class time you have to fit around.

Zakir prepares his own teaching materials — students describe them as colorful and easy to read — alongside PDFs, video and audio suited to each course. Beginners and children learn through pictures and sound first; conversational students get PDFs they can review between lessons. You don’t need to buy any textbooks to start.

Yes. Zakir speaks English at C2 (proficient) level, so explanations, grammar and feedback are clear even if you know no Arabic yet. He also speaks Urdu and Pashto natively, and Hindi at C2 — helpful for families who prefer explanations in those languages.