Our Teachers
Great teaching begins with the person behind the lesson.
At Rouh & Rihan, we look for teachers who know what they teach, explain clearly, and give students room to learn at their own pace.
Some of Our Teachers
Meet some of the people behind the lessons.
Our teaching team is larger than the profiles shown here. These are a few of the teachers currently working with students in Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies.
Omar Saeed
Faculty of Usul al-Din · Al-Azhar University · 2020
- Ijazah in the narration of Hafs 'an 'Asim
Quran reciter, munshid and voice trainer
A graduate of Al-Azhar University's Faculty of Usul al-Din, with an ijazah in Hafs 'an 'Asim. He is also a Quran reciter, munshid and voice trainer.
Asmaa Mamdouh
Faculty of Arabic Language · Cairo University · 2010
- Ijazah in Noor Al-Bayan
- Ijazah in the narration of Hafs 'an 'Asim
A graduate of Arabic Language at Cairo University, with ijazahs in Noor Al-Bayan, Hafs 'an 'Asim and the Ten Minor Qira'at.
Mostafa Mahmoud
Faculty of Islamic Studies · Al-Azhar University · 2020
- Master's degree in Islamic Sharia
- Ijazah in the narration of Hafs 'an 'Asim through Al-Shatibiyyah
An Al-Azhar graduate with a master's degree in Islamic Sharia and an ijazah in Hafs 'an 'Asim through Al-Shatibiyyah.
Hala Mosaad
Faculty of Languages and Translation · Al-Azhar University · 2023
A graduate of the Faculty of Languages and Translation at Al-Azhar University, class of 2023, with a Very Good grade.
Islam Awny
Faculty of Islamic Da'wah · 2019
- Ijazah in the narration of Hafs 'an 'Asim
Imam and khatib at the Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf
A graduate of Islamic Da'wah with an ijazah in Hafs 'an 'Asim. He also serves as an imam and khatib at the Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf.
Asmaa Fakhry
Faculty of Arts – English Department · 2011
- Ijazah in the narration of Hafs 'an 'Asim
A graduate of the English Department, Faculty of Arts, with an ijazah in the narration of Hafs 'an 'Asim.
Mahmoud Tantawy
Languages and Translation – Islamic Studies Department · 2018
Imam and khatib at the Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf
A graduate of Languages and Translation, Islamic Studies Department. He also works as an imam and khatib at the Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf.
What we look for in a teacher
Knowledge matters, but it is not enough on its own. We also pay attention to how a teacher explains, listens, corrects mistakes and responds when a student needs more time.
Strong subject knowledge
A teacher should be confident in what they teach and honest about the limits of their knowledge.
Clear explanation
Knowing the answer is different from knowing how to explain it.
Patience with students
Students should feel comfortable asking again when something is not clear.
Consistency
Good learning comes from regular attention, correction and follow-up.
Different subjects need different kinds of teaching.
Quran
Accuracy comes first. Teachers pay attention to recitation, correction and steady progress without rushing the student.
Arabic
Arabic becomes easier when students use what they learn instead of only memorising rules and vocabulary.
Islamic Studies
Lessons should help students understand what they are learning and why it matters, not simply collect information.
A good teacher is not automatically the right teacher for every student.
Age, personality, learning pace, language and previous experience all matter. We pay attention to the match between teacher and student, not only the teacher’s qualifications.
If the first teacher does not feel right, we can help the student try another.
Meet the teacher before you decide.
Start with a real lesson. See how the teacher communicates with you or your child, ask questions, and decide afterwards.