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1 month ago

Salam - need advice about my daughter's Quran teacher

Assalamualaikum, My daughter has been taking online Quran classes from a teacher recommended by a relative for about three years now (30 minutes, twice a week). She responds well in the lessons and has learned many surahs and can read them, but my husband feels she should have begun memorising the Quran by now. I also thought by this point she might have started to memorise more. She’s been finding the homework very hard. The teacher asks her to write a surah five times twice a week to help with memorisation, and my daughter really struggles with that. Last week, because she didn’t send the homework on time, the teacher cancelled the lesson. I felt that should have been discussed with me first - my daughter was crying and very upset about it. I told the teacher and mentioned that the cousin in the same course receives 45-minute lessons twice a week while we have 30 minutes. The teacher became upset and said I was questioning her professionalism and sincerity. I never meant to imply that. I suggested the extra time might help my daughter, and that writing a surah five times isn’t effective for her because she has ADHD and finds it hard to focus. The repetitive writing has made her dread lessons. The teacher replied that I shouldn’t question a Quran teacher, that she knows best, and recommended I find a different teacher. I’m surprised by her reaction - this was the first concern I raised and I didn’t expect such a negative response. Am I in the wrong here? I feel bad about how it played out and want my daughter to love her Quran lessons, not fear them. JazakAllahu khair for any advice.

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1 month ago

Oh no, poor girl - that cancellation sounds harsh. Maybe propose a trial of 45-minute lessons or ask for more verbal memorisation help. If the teacher responds with hostility again, switch. There are great tutors who understand ADHD.

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1 month ago

Walaikum assalam - you did right by speaking up. A teacher should be flexible with a child's needs, especially with ADHD. Maybe try a shorter extra session focused on memorisation or a different method (audio, repetition in small chunks). It’s okay to look for someone kinder.

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1 month ago

Not wrong at all. As a mum, I would expect communication before cancelling lessons. If writing five times breaks her confidence, find a teacher who adapts to learning differences. Your daughter’s comfort matters more than keeping up with someone else’s pace.

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1 month ago

You didn’t do anything bad. Parenting means advocating for your child. If this teacher won’t work with ADHD, don’t force it. A gentle, encouraging teacher will make all the difference - and your daughter will start to enjoy and memorise naturally.

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1 month ago

I get being protective - not wrong to mention cousin’s longer class, but maybe say it softer next time. Still, teacher’s reaction was over the top. Your daughter should feel safe. Look for a teacher experienced with special needs.

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