Insights & Reflections

Kids & Family Learning

Frequently Asked Questions About Teaching the Alphabet through Crafts

There is a lot of half-right advice online about teaching the alphabet through crafts. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what w

Yasmin

Jul 22, 2026

Arabic Culture & Daily Life

Frequently Asked Questions About Tea Culture and its Rituals

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up tea culture and its rituals — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn

Ahmad K.

Jul 22, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

9 Practical Exercises for Fez and Classical Scholarship

When students first encounter Fez and classical scholarship, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequence, t

Sami

Jul 22, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Frequently Asked Questions About Tajweed of Surah Al-Fatiha

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up tajweed of surah Al-Fatiha — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn'

Nour

Jul 22, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Stopping Signs in the Mushaf — A Study Plan That Actually Works

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up stopping signs in the mushaf — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They should

Sami

Jul 22, 2026

Kids & Family Learning

The Story Behind Praising Effort Over Accuracy with Young Learners

If you have ever felt stuck on praising effort over accuracy with young learners, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the hone

Ismail

Jul 22, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

A Teacher's Notes on The Power of a Weekly Lesson Habit

There is a lot of half-right advice online about the power of a weekly lesson habit. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what was

Salma

Jul 22, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Frequently Asked Questions About The Difference Between Hamza and Ain

When students first encounter the difference between hamza and ain, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequ

Sami

Jul 22, 2026

Kids & Family Learning

Understanding Helping Shy Kids Speak Arabic: A Practical Guide

When students first encounter helping shy kids speak Arabic, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequence, t

Youssef

Jul 22, 2026