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Your child's Islamic education, with heart

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.

A young Deen Sprout Academy student reading the Quran
4Max students per class
6+Islamic subjects
100+Students, grown by word of mouth
🇺🇸🇨🇦Serving the USA & Canada

Not just a school — a second home for your child's deen

We believe Islamic education should feel personal, not institutional. Here's what makes DSA different.

Only 4 students per class

Your child isn't lost in a crowd. Our tiny classes mean real attention, real connection, and real progress.

Teachers with real credentials

Alimah degrees, Zaytuna College graduates, ijazas in Tajweed, and years of experience — our teachers earned their knowledge the traditional way.

Your child will actually want to learn

Parents tell us their kids look forward to class. We nurture love for the deen — not just memorization.

Safe, convenient, and American-based

Live Zoom classes taught by teachers in the US who understand your child's world.

A complete Islamic foundation

Everything your child needs to build a strong, confident Muslim identity.

Quran

القرآن · Recitation & Tajweed

Students learn the Arabic primer (Qaida), proper recitation with Tajweed, and recite the entire Quran.

Aqeedah

Core Beliefs

This is the foundation of Muslim identity; students learn not just what we believe, but why we believe it.

Adab

Etiquettes & Character

Students learn hadith-based etiquettes for building strong, respectful relationships in everyday life.

Salah

Prayer

This is our connection to Allah. Students learn the significance of prayers and how to perform them in everyday life.

Tahaarah

Purification

This is the key to prayer. Students learn the importance of purification, wudu, and tayyamum.

Sawm

Fasting

Older students learn the rules of fasting and how it deepens our consciousness of Allah.

Two paths, one goal

Choose the program that fits your child's age and learning journey.

Beginners

Full Program

For students who have not read the Quran

  • Ages4+
  • Frequency3x / week
  • Session25 or 55 min
  • Class SizeMax 4
  • FormatLive Zoom
25 min sessions $130 per month
55 min sessions $260 per month

10% sibling discount — each additional child in the family receives 10% off full tuition.

Advanced

Islamic Studies

For students who finished the Quran

  • Ages8+
  • Frequency2x / week
  • Session55 min
  • Class SizeMax 4
  • FormatLive Zoom
55 min sessions $182 per month

10% sibling discount — each additional child in the family receives 10% off full tuition.

The people behind the program

Qualified scholars who know how to connect with kids.

Azima Abdul-Azim, founder of Deen Sprout Academy

Azima Abdul-Azim

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.

Alimah · Zaynab Institute Ijaza in Tajweed B.S. UC Davis
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Naila Patel

Teacher

Born and raised in Toronto, Naila's love for the Qur'an was nurtured at the qiraat competitions of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto. She completed the dars-e-nizami alimiyyah program with Zaynab Institute in 2024, earned an ijazah in Hafs in 2019, and received her ijazah in the 10 variant readings in 2021. She teaches hoping to instill in her students the same love for the Qur'an her childhood teacher gave her, and lives in Toronto with her husband and son.

Alimah · Zaynab Institute Ijazah · Hafs Ijazah · 10 Qira'at
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Sahal Varwani

Teacher

Sahal is a graduate student at Zaytuna College who enjoys studying Arabic literature (adab), ethics (akhlaq), and philosophy of law (usul al-fiqh). In his free time, he recites Arabic poetry and serves as a tutor.

Graduate Student · Zaytuna College
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Ruqayyah Harif

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.

Aalimiyyah Graduate Qur'an Teacher
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Nabil Zaman

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.

B.A. & M.A. · Zaytuna College JD Candidate
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Malik Jarrett

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.

Zaytuna College Islamic Studies & Liberal Arts
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Ruqayyah Lunat

Teacher

Ruqayyah is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal and Islamic Studies at Zaytuna College, with academic interests in discursive theology (kalam), logic (mantiq), and lexicology (lughah). She loves serving the community by teaching children the fundamentals of Qur'anic and Islamic studies.

Zaytuna College Liberal & Islamic Studies
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Maryam Qureshi

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.

PhD Bioengineering Alimah Degree Licensed Teacher

What your child's week looks like with DSA

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.

  • Live, interactive classes — not pre-recorded videos
  • Grouped by age and level for the right pace
  • Regular parent-teacher conferences
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A Deen Sprout Academy student during a live class

Important dates & holidays

Plan ahead with our full session calendar.

Summer Session 2026

Important dates & holidays
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
First day of summer session First Day
Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Independence Day holiday Holiday · 1 day
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
Last day of summer session Last Day

Academic Year 2026–2027

Important dates & holidays
Mon, Aug 17, 2026
First day of academic year First Day
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day holiday Holiday · 1 day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day holiday Holiday · 1 day
Nov 23–27, 2026
Thanksgiving holidays Holiday · 5 days
Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Winter break Break · 10 days
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
M.L. King Jr. holiday Holiday · 1 day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Presidents' Day holiday Holiday · 1 day
Mar 1–12, 2027
Ramadan / Eid ul Fitr holidays Holiday · 10 days
May 17–18, 2027
Eid ul Adha break Break · 2 days
Fri, May 28, 2027
Last day of academic year Last Day

Student Safety

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.

Rigorous Teacher Vetting

Before joining our faculty, every teacher must pass a comprehensive, two-round vetting process. This includes:

  • Standard Background Check: A thorough screening conducted through our employment partner, ADP.
  • Federal & State Background Check: A secure, fingerprint-based screening conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI.

Zero-Tolerance Policy for Misconduct

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:

  • Any violation of the law
  • Inappropriate relationships with students
  • Sexual misconduct or exposing students to sexual material
  • Substance abuse while on duty
  • Discriminatory behavior
  • Serious violations of school policies regarding Islamic guidelines, ethics, and professional conduct

Reporting Concerns

Maintaining a safe environment is a community effort.

We strongly encourage students and parents to contact DSA management immediately and directly to report any inappropriate behavior or concerns regarding a teacher.

Give your child the gift of deen

Join Muslim families across the USA and Canada who trust Deen Sprout Academy with their children's Islamic education.