Small online classes where Muslim children in the USA and Canada learn Quran, Aqeedah, and Islamic studies from qualified, caring teachers — in a nurturing environment they actually love.
We believe Islamic education should feel personal, not institutional. Here's what makes DSA different.
Your child isn't lost in a crowd. Our tiny classes mean real attention, real connection, and real progress.
Alimah degrees, Zaytuna College graduates, ijazas in Tajweed, and years of experience — our teachers earned their knowledge the traditional way.
Parents tell us their kids look forward to class. We nurture love for the deen — not just memorization.
Live Zoom classes taught by teachers in the US who understand your child's world.
Everything your child needs to build a strong, confident Muslim identity.
Students learn the Arabic primer (Qaida), proper recitation with Tajweed, and recite the entire Quran.
This is the foundation of Muslim identity; students learn not just what we believe, but why we believe it.
Students learn hadith-based etiquettes for building strong, respectful relationships in everyday life.
This is our connection to Allah. Students learn the significance of prayers and how to perform them in everyday life.
This is the key to prayer. Students learn the importance of purification, wudu, and tayyamum.
Older students learn the rules of fasting and how it deepens our consciousness of Allah.
Choose the program that fits your child's age and learning journey.
For students who have not read the Quran
10% sibling discount — each additional child in the family receives 10% off full tuition.
For students who finished the Quran
10% sibling discount — each additional child in the family receives 10% off full tuition.
Qualified scholars who know how to connect with kids.
Founder & Teacher
Born in Afghanistan and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Azima earned her B.S. in Biochemistry from UC Davis and studied Arabic, Fiqh, and Hadith sciences at Zaytuna Institute. During a year in Damascus she earned an ijaza in Tajweed from the late Shaykh Muhiuddeen al Kurdi (r.a.), and in 2020 she completed her alimah degree at Zaynab Institute. That same year she launched Deen Sprout Academy with a few students — it has since grown to more than 100, entirely by word of mouth. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and three children.
Teacher
Born and raised in Toronto, Ruqayyah completed the 7-year Aalimiyyah program in 2022. She taught children to read the Qur'an from her home for several years, then spent two years in Montréal teaching Qur'an at an institute both in person and online. She enjoys reading, painting, and baking, and lives in Mississauga with her husband and two children.
Teacher
Nabil is a graduate of both the bachelor's and master's programs at Zaytuna College in Berkeley, CA — an avid student of the Islamic sciences with a particular passion for Qur'anic studies and fiqh. He is currently pursuing a JD in the hopes of serving the American Muslim community as a practicing attorney. When he's not in his books, he journals, plays sports with friends, and takes long, scenic drives with a podcast on.
Teacher
Malik is an undergraduate student in Islamic Studies and Liberal Arts at Zaytuna College, passionate about communicating traditional Islam in a way that resonates with Muslims in modern contexts. When not in the Bay Area for school, he lives in the Detroit metro area and stays active in its Muslim communities.
Teacher
Maryam holds a PhD in Bioengineering alongside an Alimah degree, combining a strong background in both science and Islamic studies. A licensed substitute teacher with experience teaching 3rd through 7th grade, she loves creating positive, engaging classrooms that encourage curiosity, confidence, and growth. In her free time she gardens, reads history, and works on memorizing surahs and refining her recitation.
Teacher
Halima Nalo Afi has a long history as a multi-disciplinary educator and active mom in the San Francisco Bay Area Muslim community. She has founded and led a number of initiatives focused on Muslim youth and families, including summer camps, learning circles, girls' clubs, parent groups, charity organizations, and more. In the classroom setting she has taught in elementary and middle school at various Islamic Institutes. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the Midwives College of Utah, and is a licensed midwife. Halima is a passionate and dedicated educator who is committed to helping others learn and grow.
Halima has taught Qur'an for over 20 years to children and adults with various organizations including Measured Tones Institute, Essential Islam, and The Rahmah Foundation. She has studied the Hafs recitation, receiving an ijaazah from Ustaadhah Nihad Hammoudeh. She is a part-time student with Ribaat Academic Institute working towards her teaching certification. Her intention is to complete the memorization of the Quran. She loves reading, traveling, gardening, and taking Redwood forest walks with her now college-age children. Ustadhah Halima is a co-founder with Hafsa Quran Society. She teaches Tajwid Mastery, Tilawa, and Tahfiz Pathway with the Hafsa Quran Society.
Teacher
Inara is an undergraduate student at Zaytuna College seeking her degree in Liberal Arts and Islamic Studies. She is passionate about the intersection of Islam and Western psychology, and is also pursuing an Associate of Arts to that end. In her free time, she likes to read, journal, or learn new handicrafts with her sisters.
Teacher
Atiyah S. Ajmeri completed her ʿĀlimiyyah degree after completing the seven-year Takmīl program at DarusSalam Seminary in Lombard, Illinois. She is currently pursuing her ijāzah in Ḥafṣ ʿan ʿĀṣim.
She has several years of experience teaching Qurʾān, tajwīd, and Islamic studies to students of all ages. She has also taught privately online and currently leads a monthly women's ḥalaqah.
Atiyah resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband. In her free time, she likes spending quality time with family and friends.
Teacher
Bareera completed the alimiyyah program at Darus Salam Seminary. She enjoys being involved in spreading the deen by teaching and by helping youth connect to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and embody his teachings. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Divinity.
Teacher
Rümeysa is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Islamic Studies at Zaytuna College, with academic interests in creedal theology ('aqīdah), discursive theology (kalām), and Qur'anic exegesis (tafsīr). She is passionate about helping children build a meaningful connection with the Qur'an and their faith. After completing her studies at Zaytuna College, she plans to pursue a career in medicine while continuing to deepen her knowledge of Islam and serve her community.
Your child logs into a live Zoom class with their teacher and a small group of peers. No screens full of strangers — just 4 kids maximum, a caring teacher, and real learning.
Plan ahead with our full session calendar.
The wellbeing of every child in our care is our highest priority.
At Deen Sprout Academy (DSA), the safety and well-being of our students is our absolute highest priority. To ensure a secure and wholesome educational environment, we enforce strict hiring protocols and a rigid code of conduct.
Before joining our faculty, every teacher must pass a comprehensive, two-round vetting process. This includes:
DSA maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding moral misconduct. This means we will take immediate and severe disciplinary action — up to and including immediate dismissal — against any staff member who engages in morally unacceptable behavior, regardless of the severity or context.
Behaviors that violate this policy include, but are not limited to:
Maintaining a safe environment is a community effort.
Join Muslim families across the USA and Canada who trust Deen Sprout Academy with their children's Islamic education.