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Hafiza Suzane Derani gives advice when she earns her Quran Ijaza in the canonical readings (qira’at) of the Qur'an during The Rahmah Foundation's women's grand Qiyam proudly hosted on April 15, 2023 (Ramadan 2023) at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California.

Hafitha Suzane Derani received her Ijaza in Tajwid at age 15, and she completed the memorization of the Qur'an shortly after. She subsequently received her Ijaza in the ten canonical readings (qira'at) of the Qur'an in 2023. She graduated with a B.A. in European and Middle Eastern history, focusing on secondary education. She is an educator with extensive experience teaching the Qur'an to students of all ages and backgrounds for over twenty years. She also taught history and Islamic studies to middle and high school students. With her traditional training and classical teaching experience, Hafitha Suzane has taught multi-level individualized and group classes for children, teens, and adults. She has also held motivational workshops for teens and women on how to excel in their Qur'an studies.

Hafitha Suzane released her first Islamic children's book, "The Quran My Best Friend," in Ramadan 2020. She lives in Michigan with her family, where she continues to reach Qur'an. She serves as a board member for The Rahmah Foundation. Hafiza Suzane continues to further her studies in the different sciences of the Qur'an with scholars worldwide and write books for children and mentor youth.

Ustadha Suzane offers Qur'an memorization and Tajwid classes. Learn more: mcceastbay.org/suzane