Ustadh Mahmoud Aref

Mahmoud Aref is a native Arabic speaker and an experienced Qur’an teacher with a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University. He has been working as a teacher at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif for 17 years, with extensive experience in teaching and memorizing the Holy Qur’an for Arabic-speaking students. His long-standing career reflects deep expertise, strong pedagogical skills, and a commitment to authentic Qur’anic education.

He studied the Qur’an and Islamic Studies at Ibn Sina Academy and holds ijazah in Al-Tuhfah and Al-Jazariyyah. He is currently working toward obtaining his ijazah in the Holy Qur’an, continuing his academic and scholarly development.

In addition to his work with Arabic-speaking students, Mahmoud has more than two years of experience teaching the Qur’an and the Arabic language to non-Arabic speakers. During this period, he has taught more than 25 non-native students and completed over 3,000 teaching hours, delivering structured, engaging, and effective lessons.

Academic Background & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty of Education, Alexandria University.

• Studied Qur’an and Islamic Studies at Ibn Sina Academy.

• Ijazah in Al-Tuhfah.

• Ijazah in Al-Jazariyyah.

• Currently pursuing ijazah in the Holy Qur’an.

Professional Experience:

• 17 years of teaching at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif.

• Over 10 years of experience in teaching and memorizing the Qur’an for Arabic speakers.

• 2 years of experience teaching Qur’an and Arabic to non-native speakers.

• More than 3,000 teaching hours with non-native students.

• Taught over 25 non-Arabic students.

Teaching Skills & Methodology:

• Teaching Qur’an recitation and memorization with correct pronunciation.

• Teaching Tajweed fundamentals based on classical texts.

• Teaching Arabic language for non-native speakers.

• Ability to teach different age groups starting from 5 years old.

• Adapting teaching methods to each student’s skills, abilities, and mindset.

• Use of interactive online educational games and PowerPoint presentations.

• Creating engaging lessons that build love for the Qur’an and the Arabic language.