International Quran Reading Association

Name

International Quran Reading Association

Legal name

International Quran Reading Association

Website

https://iqra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Quran Education

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reading Comprehension & Close Reading Enrichment (EDAMAJAB)

Keywords

• Online Quran education
• Quran reading classes
• Quran memorization programs
• Islamic studies platform
• Arabic language learning

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Monthly Plans: Monthly subscription plans providing access to live group classes, weekly halaqas, private community groups, teacher feedback, progress tracking, and bonus sessions. Plans include Learn ($29/month), Grow ($49/month), and Lead ($79/month), with optional 1-on-1 class add-ons at $12-$16/hour.
2. Subscription - Annual Plans: Annual subscription plans billed upfront at discounted rates (e.g., $299/year, $599/year, $999/year for group plans), offering savings compared to monthly billing. All plans are month-to-month with no long-term commitment required.
3. Per-Class / Pay-As-You-Go Options: Arolax plan offers per-week pricing for 1-on-1 live classes: $48 (2 days/week), $72 (3 days/week), $96 (4 days/week), $120 (5 days/week). Also 1:1 private classes available at $12-$16 per hour.
4. Seasonal / Program Fees: Specialized programs such as the IQRA Summer Program (2026) charged as a one-time program fee of $149 for the full 8-week intensive course covering Qur'an, Arabic, and Islamic Studies with 5 days/week of live classes.
5. Competition Entry & Scholarships: The Echo of Bilal Adhan Competition offers prizes including 1-Month IQRA Scholarships plus cash awards ($100, $75, $50 for 1st/2nd/3rd place). Scholarships are also available for those in need, demonstrating a commitment to accessibility.
6. Referral Program: IQRA offers a referral program through which existing members can refer friends and family, creating a word-of-mouth acquisition channel. The platform also mentions 25% of members say they formed permanent friendships based on the Quran.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

International Quran Reading Association (IQRA) is a global online Quran education platform delivering live, teacher-led classes in Quran reading, Tajweed, memorization (Hifz), Arabic, and Islamic Studies. All instruction is provided by Al-Azhar University-certified teachers via Zoom-based live classes accessible through a proprietary student portal and mobile apps. Programs are sold as monthly or annual subscriptions (Learn, Grow, Lead tiers), with add-on 1:1 private tutoring, seasonal intensives (Summer Program, Ramadan Specials), and a teacher-training track for Islamic institutes.

Product overview

IQRA (International Quran Reading Association) operates as a unified online Quran education platform offering structured learning programs for all ages and levels. The platform provides live, teacher-led instruction through multiple program formats: Group Quran Classes (Learn, Grow, and Lead subscription tiers covering 1-2 subjects or unlimited subjects with family access), Private 1:1 Tutoring sessions (available as an add-on), and guided Quran Halaqas (weekly circle gatherings at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels). Core curriculum tracks include Quran Reading (foundational fluency), Tajweed Classes (pronunciation refinement), Quran Memorization/Hifz (full Quran memorization), Quran for Adults (comprehensive full-track program), and Quran for Kids (using the Noor Series methodology). The platform also offers seasonal programs including the IQRA Summer Program (8-week intensive for kids and teens) and Ramadan Specials (seasonal courses with Khatmah and themed offerings), plus the Echo of Bilal Adhan Competition as a community engagement event. All programs are delivered by qualified teachers, primarily Al-Azhar University graduates, with subscriptions including live classes, community access, progress tracking, and flexible scheduling across multiple time zones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quran Reading

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of students say IQRA helped them stay consistent with the Quran
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Al-Azhar UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll IQRA teachers are graduates of Al-Azhar University in Egypt, one of the world's oldest and most respected Islamic educational institutions. This partnership provides IQRA with a deep pipeline of authentically credentialed Quran scholars, Tajweed experts, and Islamic studies educators. IQRA's curriculum and teaching standards are grounded in Al-Azhar's traditional Islamic pedagogy.
• Grand Mosque of KuwaitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUstadh Muhammad Musa, an IQRA instructor, serves as a member of the Qur'an Examination Committee at the Grand Mosque of Kuwait, helping maintain high standards of Qur'anic recitation and assessment. This connection enhances IQRA's credibility and alignment with broader Islamic institutional standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• TarteeleQuran: TarteeleQuran is an emerging online platform focused on Quran recitation learning with live tutors. It represents a smaller, more specialized entrant that intersects with IQRA's audience but with a narrower product scope.

Direct peers

• Almuhammadi Academy: Almuhammadi Academy delivers online Quran and Islamic studies instruction with qualified tutors, including Tajweed and Hifz programs. It is a direct competitor in the live, teacher-led online Quran tutoring space.
• Qutor: Qutor is an online Quran tutoring platform offering live 1-on-1 classes with qualified teachers across Tajweed, Hifz, and Arabic. It directly competes with IQRA in the live online Quran instruction category targeting global Muslim learners.
• Bayyinah Institute: Bayyinah Institute provides Quranic Arabic and Islamic education through online courses, seminars, and live sessions. It is comparable to IQRA in focusing on accessible, structured Quranic learning for English-speaking Muslims globally.
• Studio Arabiya: Studio Arabiya provides online Arabic and Quran classes for kids and adults with native-speaking tutors. It is a direct peer with a similar subscription-based, live-class model and overlapping target customer segments.
• Quran Academy: Quran Academy provides online Quran classes with male and female tutors for kids and adults worldwide. It mirrors IQRA's live-class subscription model and serves a similar global Muslim learner audience.
• Mishkah Online University: Mishkah offers online Islamic studies and Quran programs for all ages with live instructors. It competes directly with IQRA's structured live-class approach and shares the same family and adult learner customer segments.
• Madrasa El Arabia: Madrasa El Arabia offers online Quran, Arabic, and Islamic studies classes with native-Arab teachers for kids and adults. It overlaps IQRA in live online delivery, multi-level curriculum, and a similar global learner base.

Others

• Quran.com: Quran.com is a widely used Quran reading, translation, and audio platform. It is not a direct competitor for live teaching but functions as an adjacent/ecosystem resource that many of IQRA's students also rely on for daily reading and review.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Online University (IOU): IOU is an established online institution offering degree and certificate programs in Islamic studies, Arabic, and related fields. It is a broader incumbent operating in the same online Islamic education category as IQRA but with a more academic, degree-granting model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iqracommunity1
• Facebookfacebook.com/iqracommunity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iqracommunity
• Instagraminstagram.com/iqracommunity__

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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