Noorani Qaida
From the very first letter to reading the Mushaf on your own.
The proven starting point for anyone who can't read Arabic yet. Every letter, every sound and every rule is built step by step with a teacher listening to you live.
By the end of this course
- Recognize and pronounce all 28 Arabic letters from their correct points of articulation
- Read letters in every position — beginning, middle and end of a word
- Read fatha, kasra, damma, tanween, sukoon and shaddah with confidence
- Apply the long-vowel (madd) and basic stopping rules
- Move straight into reading the Quran from the Mushaf
Made for you if…
Never read Arabic before — this is exactly where to start.
Short, joyful lessons designed for little learners from age 4.
Learned as a child but forgot? Rebuild the foundations properly.
A gentle, respectful path into reading the words of Allah.
Your roadmap, step by step.
Every student moves at their own pace — timings below are a typical guide with 3 classes a week.
Weeks 1–3Letters & their sounds
Single letters with their makharij (points of articulation), heard and corrected live.
- The 28 letters
- Heavy & light letters
- Similar-sounding pairs
- Daily pronunciation drills
Weeks 4–6Joined letters
How letters change shape as they connect in a word.
- Letter forms by position
- Joining rules
- Reading short joined words
- Visual recognition games
Weeks 7–9Short vowels (Harakat)
Fatha, kasra and damma with smooth, accurate reading.
- Fatha · Kasra · Damma
- Reading syllables
- Two & three-letter words
- Speed & accuracy practice
Weeks 10–12Tanween, Sukoon & Shaddah
The marks that make reading flow like real Quranic text.
- Double vowels (tanween)
- Sukoon & joining
- Shaddah (doubling)
- Mixed reading drills
Weeks 13–15Long vowels & Madd
Stretching sounds to their correct length.
- Alif, Waw & Ya madd
- Leen letters
- Natural madd length
- Silent letters
Weeks 16–20Into the Mushaf
Bridging from the Qaida book to real Quran pages.
- Short surahs from Juz Amma
- Stopping signs
- Reading full ayat
- Independent reading
Choose your pace
Steady
A comfortable rhythm alongside a busy school or work schedule.
Balanced
The sweet spot for consistent, visible progress.
Intensive
Fastest progress — ideal for Hifz and ambitious goals.
About this course
How long does Noorani Qaida take?
Most students finish in 3 to 5 months with 3 classes a week. Young children may take a little longer, and that's completely fine — the pace follows the student.
Is it suitable for a 4-year-old?
Yes. Lessons for young children are shorter and use repetition, colors and praise to keep them engaged.
Do I need any books?
No. Your teacher shares the Qaida pages on screen during class, and a printable copy is provided.
What comes after Noorani Qaida?
Students move into Quran Reading with Tajweed, or Quran for Kids for younger learners.
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