Hiring private tutors for Islamic studies is not a common practice since the tradition of the hawzah promotes the propagation of Islamic education gratuitously. However, if one does arrange private classes, there is a custom of not refusing a gift once offered. Consequently, some students take advantage of this tradition by presenting their tutors with gifts, whether monetary or otherwise.
Conversely, hiring private tutors for learning the Persian language is very common and reasonably priced, typically costing between $2 and $4 USD per hour. This method of learning the language can be particularly beneficial for the wives of full-time students who are caring for young children at home and unable to attend scheduled classes, as well as for older children who intend to enter an Iranian school and may need extra help. Private tutors can be found through recommendations from friends and other students, the hawzah, schools, or by searching online on websites such as www.divar.ir.
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