Young children and adult beginners who are learning to read Arabic for the first time.
What you’ll learn
- Recognize every Arabic letter in its different forms
- Pronounce each letter from its correct point of articulation
- Read short vowels, long vowels, tanween, sukoon and shaddah
- Join letters to read words and short phrases smoothly
- Learn everyday Masnoon Duas suited to the student's age
- Be ready to move on to reading the Quran in Nazra
Course overview
Qaida is where Quran reading begins. Using the Noorani Qaida, students learn to recognize the Arabic letters, pronounce each one from its correct place and gradually join letters into words. Step by step, they work through short vowels, tanween, long vowels, sukoon and shaddah until they can read simple words and phrases on their own.
Daily Masnoon Duas are taught alongside the lessons, with short duas chosen to suit the student's age.
What a typical class looks like
Weekday classes last 30 minutes, or 1 hour on a Saturday-and-Sunday-only schedule. A typical lesson includes:
- A quick revision of the previous lesson
- New letters or rules, demonstrated by the teacher and repeated by the student
- Reading practice, with gentle correction of each sound
- A short dua or recap to finish
For young children, we keep activities short and varied, with plenty of encouragement. Every class is one-to-one on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, so the teacher hears every letter the student reads.
How progress is tracked
The teacher keeps track of which lesson each student has reached and which sounds need more practice. Parents receive regular feedback on WhatsApp, such as the current lesson and what to practice at home between classes. When a student reads the Qaida confidently, the teacher will suggest moving on to Nazra.
Is this course right for you?
Qaida is a good fit for:
- Children starting their Quran journey
- Adults who never learned to read Arabic, or who want to start again properly
- Students who can read a little but struggle with letter pronunciation and want to rebuild their foundations
Not sure where to start? Book a 3 Days Free Trial. You get three scheduled class days to meet the teacher, with no obligation to continue.
