Rawdh · Islamic Learning Platform · United Kingdom
Online Arabic Tutor — Learn with an Al-Azhar Trained Scholar
Rawdh gives you an online Arabic tutor who has trained at Al-Azhar University — live, 1-to-1 sessions, a structured Madinah-style curriculum, and daily spaced repetition to make the words stick. No more piecing together apps and YouTube clips.
100% online — works anywhere in the UK, US, Canada or the wider English-speaking world.
Why a live Arabic tutor beats apps
Real correction, not scripted drills
Apps can't hear your pronunciation, spot the grammar mistake behind your answer, or explain why a verb takes a specific case. A teacher can — every session.
Accountability that actually works
Two scheduled live sessions a week beats 'I'll do it on the app tomorrow'. Rawdh students report finally finishing the beginner phase they'd been stuck on for years.
A curriculum, not a playlist
Grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening move together in the correct order — the Madinah Arabic method plus classical grammar. You always know what's next.
Answers to your specific questions
Struggling with a particular verb pattern? Confused about a verse? Ask your teacher in the live class. That's the whole point.
How Rawdh's Arabic lessons work
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Free 20-minute learning plan call
We map your current level, why you want to learn Arabic, and what a realistic first-year target looks like.
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Two live 1-to-1 sessions per week
Scheduled with your teacher on Zoom. Each lesson follows a chapter from the Madinah Arabic series with classical grammar layered in.
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Every lesson recorded
Miss a session or want to review a tricky rule? All lessons are recorded and yours to keep inside your Rawdh dashboard.
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Daily spaced-repetition drills
Vocabulary and grammar cards land in your queue between lessons so the words are still there weeks and months later.
Your teacher
Yusuf Ashraf
Al-Azhar University · Graduated 2nd in Class · B.A. Islamic Studies (Highest Honours) · Ijazah in Qira'a, Riyad As-Saliheen & Al-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyah
Yusuf Ashraf graduated second in his class from Al-Azhar University, one of the oldest and most respected institutions of Islamic learning in the world, holding a B.A. in Islamic Studies with Highest Honours, a Preparatory Masters, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Education (Excellent with Honours). He carries multiple ijazat: in Qira'a Asem (Hafs, Shu'bah and Warsh), in Riyad As-Saliheen by Imam Nawawi, in Ash-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyah, and in individual hadith, each one a direct chain of transmission back to the Prophet ﷺ. Alongside his academic work as a researcher, Yusuf has spent over six years teaching Arabic to non-native speakers of all ages and backgrounds. Rawdh is built on that experience: a structured path that gives every Muslim the tools to access the Quran, the Sunnah and the classical tradition in their original language.
Membership
A single membership covers Arabic, Fiqh and Quran tracks, all recordings, live 1-to-1 sessions, and the full spaced-repetition system.
Monthly
£50 / month
Yearly
£500 / year (≈ £41.67/mo)
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online Arabic tutor cost?+
At Rawdh, membership is £50 per month or £500 per year (about £41.67/month). That includes live 1-to-1 sessions, recordings, a structured curriculum and daily spaced-repetition drills — priced well below the typical £20–£40 per hour rate of independent Arabic tutors.
Can I learn Arabic online without a tutor?+
You can pick up letters, some vocabulary and phrases from apps and YouTube, but progressing beyond beginner level almost always stalls without a teacher who corrects your pronunciation, answers grammar questions and holds you to a curriculum. Adults who reach real reading comprehension almost universally studied with a tutor.
Do you teach complete beginners?+
Yes. Most Rawdh students start from zero. We begin with the Arabic alphabet, Tajwid basics and simple vocabulary using the Madinah Arabic method, then build to reading classical texts. Your learning plan is set on your free call.
How long does it take to learn Arabic with a tutor?+
Reading and understanding simple Classical Arabic typically takes 12–18 months of consistent study with a tutor (about 3–5 hours a week). Fluent reading of the Qur'an with grammar understanding is a 2–3 year path. Everyone's pace differs — the free learning plan call gives you a realistic timeline.
Are lessons available across the UK?+
Yes. Every Rawdh lesson is live and online, so students in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow — anywhere in the UK — get the same teacher and curriculum. Sessions run mornings and evenings in UK time.
Is the tutor a native Arabic speaker?+
Our lead scholar is Yusuf Ashraf, an Al-Azhar University graduate (B.A. Islamic Studies, Highest Honours) with multiple ijazat and six-plus years of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. He teaches every class personally.
Ready to start?
Book a free 20-minute call with our team. We'll assess your level and design a realistic learning plan for you — no obligation.