Noor Hifz Academy (NHA) was founded at the MCA prayer hall in Fall 2014. Alhamdulillah, between 2017 and 2020, we graduated 25 students. NHA has been running with an average of 35 full-time and 10 part-time students each year. In addition to being enrolled in NHA, our full-time students continue their standard academic curriculum through a home-schooling option of their choice.
Until March 2020, NHA routinely conducted classes on-site. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place directives, classes are currently being held virtually, either over the phone or via Zoom. We are continuing to evaluate and adjust our program to meet the changing needs of our students, teachers, and their families in the best way possible.

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Our Goal
Our Approach
Our Graduates
Enrollment Criteria
• Already memorized some parts of the Quran and/or an entire Juz (e.g., the 30th Juz)
• Minimum age of 9 years and/or in grade 3 or higher
• A desire to memorize the Quran (based on admission interview)
Admission Process
• As successful completion of the hifz program requires dedication and commitment from the parents as well, they will be interviewed by the NHA Committee.
• The parents are responsible for supplementing their child’s hifz journey with an appropriate academic program. Full-time hifz students often opt for a charter school (e.g., Ocean Grove or Connecting Waters) or another homeschooling option of their choice.
Program Duration
• The part-time hifz program runs four days a week, from 3:30pm-5:30pm, with no classes on Fridays. It is targeted toward students who attend regular school during the day and eventually want to memorize the Quran full-time.
Teaching Methodology
1. Dor (revision)
2. Sabaq-Dor (most recent homework/memorization)
3. New Sabaq (new homework/memorization)*
*This is conditional – assigned if both the Dor and Sabaq-Dor components are recited well.
Tracking Student Progress
• Parents and teachers are encouraged to connect on a weekly basis via phone and/or email to discuss the virtual class experience and hifz progress of students during the off-site program
• Students construct an annual plan toward accomplishing both short-term and long-term hifz goals with the help of their teachers. They are encouraged to challenge themselves while being realistic and flexible, as plans sometimes need to be modified.
• The yearly action plan is the short-term goal; completing hifz is the long-term goal; building a connection with the Quran is the life-long goal.
Expectations from Parents
- Set up a designated space and supportive learning environment at home (for the off-site/virtual program) with parental supervision
- Drop off and pick up your child on time (for the on-site program)
- Check your child’s daily progress folder regularly (and remember to sign it)
- Check your child’s annual plan and encourage him/her to achieve their goal (without unnecessary pressure)
- Ensure that your child completes his/her homework regularly
- Communicate with the school, as needed: hifzschool@mcabayarea.org
- Ensure your child respects the dress code