Meet Kashif Riaz
Scholar. Educator. Mentor.
Pakistani. Sharjah-based. Over a decade of teaching experience helping students worldwide learn Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies with authentic scholarship and modern learning methods.
10+
Years Teaching
A Journey Built Through Real Scholarship
Kashif Riaz did not become a teacher overnight. His journey began in Pakistan where he spent 8 years studying Arabic language and Islamic sciences under the institutes of Mufti Taqi Usmani — one of the most respected Islamic scholars in the world.
This was not short-term study or online certification. It was full classical Islamic scholarship involving Arabic grammar, Quranic sciences, Hadith, Fiqh, Islamic history, and authentic Islamic education.
After moving to Dubai, teaching naturally became his mission. Today he teaches professionals, children, and adult learners from across the globe with a teaching style that combines authenticity with modern learning techniques.
Credentials & Expert Background
MOE / KHDA Approved
Officially verified by the UAE Ministry of Education as a certified Arabic and Islamic Studies educator.
M.A Arabic & Islamic Studies
Formal academic qualification in Arabic language, Islamic sciences, and classical scholarship.
Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi
Religious scholar trained under the guidance of Mufti Taqi Usmani at one of the world's leading Islamic institutions.
8 Years Classical Training
Deep immersion in Arabic grammar, Quranic sciences, Hadith, Fiqh, and Islamic history.
Certified on Preply
Recognised on one of the world's leading online educational teaching platforms for modern learners.
Corporate Arabic Trainer
Trusted to train corporate teams and professionals at the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants.
Who Learns with Kashif?
Iqra Connect students come from the USA, UK, Canada, UAE, and Europe. Some are professionals wanting to understand the Quran they recite daily. Others are parents searching for authentic Islamic education for their children.
Many tried apps, YouTube lessons, and self-learning platforms before realising they needed something different — a real teacher with real scholarship and practical teaching experience.
Students include engineers, doctors, chartered accountants, business professionals, and children as young as 4 years old.
What Makes His Method Different?
Practical Arabic
Learn Arabic that can actually be used in real conversations, workplace communication, and daily life.
Interactive Lessons
Lessons include quizzes, AI-generated voice clips, visual learning, and practical exercises.
Authentic Scholarship
Every lesson is based on authentic Islamic scholarship without compromising on academic accuracy.
Personal Insight
“Arabic is not just a language. It is the key to the Quran, Islamic scholarship, and a deeper understanding of faith. I spent years building that key properly. My mission now is helping students use it with confidence.”
Courses Taught by Kashif
Holy Quran & Tajweed
From first letter to full recitation with Tajweed, memorisation, and pronunciation correction rules.
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Islamic Studies
Age-appropriate Islamic studies curriculum for children and adults based entirely on authentic teachings.
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Arabic for Professionals
Practical Gulf Arabic configured specifically for workplace communication, regional business, and daily conversations.
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