Beginner · Ages 4+ and adults
Start Reading Arabic from Your Very First Lesson
A gentle, step-by-step foundation course that takes complete beginners from recognising the alphabet to reading joined Arabic words with confidence.
- Format
- Live 1-to-1
- Class length
- 30 min
- Duration
- 3–6 months, 2–3 classes per week
- Fees
- From $39/mo
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About this course
The Noorani Qaida course is a beginner reading program that teaches the Arabic alphabet, vowel marks, and letter joining so students can begin reading the Quran. It is the standard first step for children and adults who have never read Arabic before. Lessons are one-on-one with a trained teacher who models each sound clearly, listens to the student repeat it, and corrects gently until the pronunciation settles.
The course follows the classical Qaida sequence: isolated letters, letters in their joined forms, short vowels (harakat), tanween, long vowels (huroof maddah), sukoon, shaddah, and finally full words and short phrases. Each stage builds directly on the last, so students never face a page they have not been prepared for. Regular short drills keep earlier lessons fresh while new material is introduced.
By the end of the program, students can sound out any Arabic word slowly and accurately, which makes the transition to reading the mushaf natural rather than intimidating. Parents receive simple progress notes after each class, and adults appreciate that lessons move at the pace they set, not a fixed classroom schedule.
Who this course is for
- Children aged four and above starting their first Arabic reading lessons
- Adults who never learned to read Arabic and want a judgment-free start
- New Muslims preparing to read the Quran in its original language
- Students who learned the alphabet years ago but cannot join letters into words
- Parents who want a structured, teacher-led alternative to learning from apps alone
Curriculum
What you'll study, level by level
Level 1
Level 1: Letters and Sounds
Students learn to recognise every Arabic letter and pronounce it from its correct point of articulation.
- The 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet in isolated form
- Letter shapes at the beginning, middle, and end of words
- Similar-looking letters and how to tell them apart
- Correct mouth and tongue positions for each sound
- Compound letter combinations (huroof murakkabat)
Level 2
Level 2: Vowels and Signs
Students combine letters with vowel marks and learn the signs that control how words are read.
- Short vowels: fathah, kasrah, and dammah
- Tanween and how it changes word endings
- Long vowels and the letters of madd
- Sukoon and reading consonant clusters
- Shaddah and doubled letters
- Introduction to soft sounds (leen letters)
Level 3
Level 3: Words and Fluency
Students apply every rule together to read full words, phrases, and short Quranic examples smoothly.
- Blending letters into two- and three-syllable words
- Reading complete lines without spelling out each letter
- Basic rules of stopping at the end of a phrase
- Practice passages drawn from short surahs
- Speed and accuracy drills before graduating to the mushaf
By the end, the student will be able to…
- Identify and name all 28 Arabic letters in any position within a word
- Pronounce each letter from its correct articulation point
- Read words carrying harakat, tanween, sukoon, and shaddah accurately
- Distinguish long vowels from short vowels while reading aloud
- Read short Quranic phrases without spelling out individual letters
- Pass a final reading assessment qualifying them for the Quran Reading with Tajweed course
Course FAQs
How long does it take to finish Noorani Qaida?
Most students complete the Qaida in three to six months with two to three classes per week. Young children may take a little longer, while motivated adults often finish faster. Progress depends mainly on class frequency and short daily practice between lessons.
Is Noorani Qaida suitable for adults, or is it only for children?
Noorani Qaida works equally well for adults. The book itself is age-neutral; only the teaching style changes. Adult learners are paired with tutors experienced in teaching grown-up beginners, so lessons feel respectful and efficient rather than childish.
Do I need any Arabic background before starting?
No background is needed at all. The course begins with the very first letter of the alphabet and assumes the student has never seen Arabic writing before. Everything, including how to hold sounds and read vowel marks, is taught from scratch.
What happens after my child completes the Qaida?
After a short final assessment, students move directly into the Quran Reading with Tajweed course, usually with the same teacher. Because the Qaida covers every sound and sign used in the mushaf, the transition is smooth and most students begin reading from Juz Amma right away.
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