MCC’s after-school Qur’an & Hifz program is designed to bring the Book of Allah to children ages 5 to 18. The program spans from beginners (basic reading) to Hifz (memorization). Space is limited and fills up quickly.

Qari Amar Bellaha, a seasoned Arabic teacher, oversees the Quran program. The Qur’an Program runs concurrently with our after-school Arabic program from September 6, 2023, to May 30, 2024.  School year calendar

We offer in-person instruction at MCC for beginners, advanced, and Hifz with Qari Amar Bellaha on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ustadha Muna Shwan leads instruction for beginners and advanced programs in person and online on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both programs work with your child at their pace.

Questions? Please message program administrator Sr. Aminah Abdullah at programs@mcceastbay.org

Ready to enroll? Complete the pre-registration form to start the assessment/registration process.

Please see here if you’re looking for Qari Amar’s weekly Saturday morning adult Tajweed class.

Qari Amar’s Quran Program

Qari Amar’s program offers classes for beginners, advanced and hifz students. 

In the beginner class, students learn to read the Arabic alphabet with the correct pronunciation. Students must be five years old or older to attend the class. 

Students who meet the requirements of the Beginner’s Qur’an class can move on to the Advanced Quran class. 

Beginner’s and Advanced Classes are offered:

  • Mon. & Wed. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (beginners only)
  • Mon. & Wed. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (beginners and advanced)
  • Mon. & Wed. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (beginners and advanced)

Teachers include Sister Nahlah (beginners), Sister Majdoleen (beginners), Sr Asiya (beginners), Sr Reham (beginners), Qari Amar (advanced), and Qari Tayeb (advanced).

Tuition: $90/month for one student and $75/month for each additional student.

A minimal book fee (beginner’s level only) also applies to each student. Book fees will be added to the first automatic payment in September 2023.

Qari Amar’s Beginner’s and Advanced Classes Calendar

The Hifz program Qari Amar teaches is for students interested and committed to memorizing the Qur’an. Students must attend at least two of these sessions: 

  • Thur. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Fri. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Sun. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Tuition:  for three Hifz weekly sessions is $300.00/month for one student and $250.00/month for each additional student.

Tuition: for two Hifz weekly sessions is $200.00/month for one student and $150.00/month for each additional student.

Registration for the Quran Program is NOT complete until you sign up with FACTS for automatic payments. Please sign up with FACTS here.

Ustadtha Mona’s Quran Program

Ustada Mona’s program offers classes for beginners and advanced students. 

In the beginner class, students learn to read the Arabic alphabet with the correct pronunciation. Students must be five years old or older to attend the class. 

Students who meet the requirements of the Beginner’s Qur’an class can move on to the Advanced Quran class. 

Sr Muna’s is now offering classes online Tuesdays and Fridays: 

  • 4 p.m. –  5 p.m 
  • 5 p.m. –  6 p.m 
  • 6 p.m. –  7 p.m 

Teachers include Ustadth Mona (beginners), Sister Rabab (beginners), Sister Abir (advanced), and Sister Abeer (advanced).

Tuition:  $90/month for one student and $75/month for each additional student.

A minimal book fee (beginner’s level only) also applies to each student. Book fees will be added to the first automatic payment charged in September 2023

Registration for the Quran Program is NOT complete until you sign up with FACTS for automatic payments. Please sign up with FACTS here.

Financial Aid

The MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted regarding its status.

Ready to Get Enroll?

Registration for the Quran Program is NOT complete until you sign up with FACTS for automatic payments. Please sign up with FACTS here.

Please note: There is a 30-day notice required to withdraw from any MCC programs.

Questions? Message Sr. Aminah Abdullah at programs@mcceastbay.org