About Us
Our Story, Our Mission
Learn about the people, principles, and purpose behind Al-Farahidi School of Arabic.
Foundation
Why We Started
Al-Farahidi School of Arabic was established in Lahore, Pakistan, with a vision to fill a clear gap: accessible, high-quality Arabic instruction that prepares students not just for religious study, but for the modern professional world.
We observed that while demand for Arabic was growing — driven by Pakistan’s trade ties with Arab nations and a rising number of Pakistanis seeking work in Gulf countries — there were few institutions offering structured, practical, modern Arabic education.
Our founders set out to change that. With a small team of dedicated teachers and a clear curriculum structure, Al-Farahidi School opened its doors as a fully online institution, making quality Arabic education available to anyone in Pakistan — and beyond.
Since our founding, enrollment has grown steadily each term. We are proud of the community we are building — one student at a time.
Our Core Values
CLARITY
We teach Arabic in a way that is clear, structured, and easy to follow – regardless of your background.
ACCESSIBILITY
Online-first delivery means no one is excluded by geography or schedule. Learning fits around your life.
RELEVANCE
Our curriculum is designed for real-world use – business, travel, and professional Arabic alongside classical foundations.
COMMUNITY
We believe learning thrives in community. Our students support one another throughout the journey.
Foundation
Who Was Al-Farahidi?
Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi (الخليل بن أحمد الفراهيدي) was one of the greatest Arab linguists and scholars in history, born in Oman in 718 CE. He is credited with inventing the system of Arabic diacritical marks (tashkeel) that we still use today — making the Arabic language readable and teachable to non-native speakers across the world.
By naming our school after him, we honour a man who devoted his life to making the Arabic language accessible to all — a mission we continue in our own way, in our own time.
The People Behind the School
Ustadh Abdullah
HEAD TEACHER
Specialises in classical Arabic grammar and leads our advanced-level classes.
Ustadha Sara
INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR
Focuses on conversational Arabic and reading comprehension for intermediate students.
Ustadh Muhammad
BEGINNER INSTRUCTOR
Guides new students from the very first letter through to confident basic communication.
Ustadha Fatima
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
Oversees student progress, schedules, and the overall academic experience.