Maulana Hassan Reza
Shia Quran & Quranic Arabic Specialist · Hawza Graduate · PhD Scholar
About Maulana Hassan Reza
Maulana Hassan Reza is the most academically credentialled Shia Quran teacher at Learn Shia Quran Academy, and the one who has taught the largest number of students. His rare combination of doctoral scholarship, Hawza seminary formation, and a genuine gift for making complex material accessible has earned him a devoted student community spanning six continents.
After completing his Hawza education in Qom, Iran — studying Quranic sciences, Shia Fiqh, Hadith, and Tafseer under senior scholars — Maulana Hassan went on to earn his Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Linguistics, followed by a doctorate (PhD) in Islamic Education. His doctoral research focused specifically on the challenges non-Arabic speakers face when learning Quranic Arabic, and the insights from that research are woven into every lesson he delivers.
His flagship subject is Quranic Arabic — the language of the Holy Quran. Unlike phonetic recitation courses that teach you to read without understanding, Maulana Hassan's Arabic programme builds genuine comprehension. By the end of his curriculum, students can read a verse, identify the root words, understand the grammatical structure, and grasp the meaning independently — without a translation. This is transformative for daily Salah and spiritual life.
Maulana Hassan is also the academy's most requested teacher for adult beginners — those born Muslim who never received formal education, reverts encountering Arabic script for the first time, and busy professionals who need a structured yet flexible learning path. He approaches every such student with profound respect, patience, and zero judgement.
His Shia Islamic Studies courses are comprehensive and scholarly, covering theology (Kalam), Shia jurisprudence (Fiqh Jafria), the life and legacy of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Ahlul Bayt (AS), Quranic Tafseer, and Islamic ethics (Akhlaq). Students consistently report a dramatically strengthened Islamic identity after completing his programme.
Fluent in English, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, and Dari, Maulana Hassan is uniquely positioned to serve the global Shia Muslim diaspora — from families in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia to students in Pakistan, India, Iraq, and Iran.
His Teaching Approach
Structured Progression
Every student follows a tailored roadmap from foundational skills to advanced comprehension — no one is rushed or left behind.
Academic Rigour
Drawing on his PhD research, Maulana Hassan applies proven adult-learning techniques to maximise retention and speed of progress.
Spiritual Grounding
Every lesson is rooted in the Ahlul Bayt (AS) tradition, connecting academic learning to living, breathing spiritual practice.
Student-Centred
Classes adapt to each student's pace, prior knowledge, and goals — whether you want to understand Salah or master full Tafseer.
Student Reviews
"Maulana Hassan's Arabic course changed everything for me. I had been reading the Quran for 30 years without truly understanding a single word. After 6 months with him, I can follow the Arabic and understand the meaning of the verses I recite in my Salah. It has completely transformed my prayer."
"I am a complete beginner — 45 years old, born Muslim but never formally taught. Maulana Hassan made me feel like a valued student from day one. His patience is extraordinary. Within four months I could read Arabic independently. I only wish I had started sooner."
"The Islamic Studies course with Maulana Hassan is the single best educational investment I have made as a Muslim. His knowledge is vast, his teaching is clear, and his passion for the Ahlul Bayt (AS) is deeply infectious. My children now attend his classes too."
"As a revert with no prior Quran knowledge, I was nervous. Maulana Hassan started me on the Yassarnal Quran method and explained everything in perfect English. Within three months I could read independently. He truly understands how to teach adults from a non-Muslim background."