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Beginner Ages 5+ One-to-one 4–10 weeks

Noorani Qaida & Letter Recognition

A complete beginner's course that takes you from not recognising a single Arabic letter to reading words correctly — through the step-by-step Noorania method that builds sound and shape together. Taught live, one-to-one, by qualified teachers.

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Format
Live 1-to-1
Duration
4–10 weeks
Level
Absolute beginner
Age
5 to adult

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Who this course is for

Built for absolute beginners of every age

If the learner cannot yet read Arabic — or struggles with basic letter recognition — this is the correct starting point. No prior knowledge is assumed.

  • Young children (4–12)

    Short, encouraging sessions that build letter recognition and pronunciation through repetition and gentle correction.

  • Teenagers

    A clear, structured path that respects their age — no babyish materials, just focused progress.

  • Adult beginners

    Many adults start here, including those returning after years away or learning for the first time.

  • Reverts & new Muslims

    A patient, non-judgemental introduction to the Arabic alphabet and Quranic reading.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Recognise and pronounce all 28 Arabic letters correctly
  • Distinguish letters that look and sound similar
  • Read short vowels (Harakat) — Fatha, Kasra, Damma
  • Apply Sukoon, Shaddah and Tanween in reading
  • Join letters to form words and short phrases
  • Read simple Quranic words with confidence
  • Understand Madd (elongation) letters and Waqf (stopping)
  • Build a correct pronunciation habit from the very start
  • Be ready to progress to Quran reading (Nazra)

Curriculum

Course structure

The Noorani Qaida course is divided into clear stages. Each stage is mastered before moving to the next, so foundations are never rushed.

  1. 01

    Individual Arabic letters & sounds

    All 28 letters in their isolated forms — correct pronunciation from the throat, tongue and lips (Makhaarij).

  2. 02

    Letter shapes & joining

    How each letter looks at the beginning, middle and end of a word — and how letters connect (Huroof Murakkabaat).

  3. 03

    Short vowels (Harakat)

    Fatha, Kasra and Damma — reading two- and three-letter syllables with accuracy.

  4. 04

    Tanween & Sukoon

    Double vowels at the end of words, and consonants without a vowel — essential for correct reading.

  5. 05

    Madd (elongation) & Shaddah

    Stretching letters correctly and doubling letters — the bridge between Qaida and fluent Quran reading.

  6. 06

    Reading practice & assessment

    Combined exercises from the Quran, with a progress assessment before moving to the Quran Reading (Nazra) course.

How lessons work

Format, length & frequency

Every lesson is live and one-to-one. There are no recordings standing in for teaching — the learner gets undivided attention for the full session.

  • One-to-one, live — the teacher adapts pace and correction to the learner.

  • Flexible scheduling — mornings, evenings and weekends across time zones.

  • Short & frequent for children — younger learners do better with shorter, more regular sessions.

  • Progress feedback — regular updates on what has improved and what comes next.

  • Teacher changes on request — if the fit isn't right, we'll arrange a different teacher.

What you need to join

  • — A device with a camera and microphone (laptop, tablet or phone)
  • — A stable internet connection
  • — A quiet space for the lesson
  • — No prior Arabic knowledge — we start from the very beginning

We send the class link and any materials before your first lesson.

Questions

Noorani Qaida FAQ

Common questions about this course. If yours isn't here, ask it with your trial request.

Most learners complete Noorani Qaida in 4 to 10 weeks, depending on age, session frequency and starting level. Younger children typically take closer to 10 weeks; adults often progress faster. Your teacher will give you a realistic estimate after the first lesson.

Yes — many of our learners are adults starting from scratch, including reverts and those returning to Quran study after years away. The one-to-one format means the pace is adjusted to you, and materials are age-appropriate.

Children as young as 5 can begin, provided they can focus for short periods. For younger children we recommend 20–30 minute sessions, 3–4 times per week. The teacher will assess readiness in the trial class.

Yes. Female teachers are available for sisters and young children. Simply note your preference in the trial request form and we will match accordingly.

Once the learner can read words accurately, the natural next step is the Quran Reading (Nazra) course — reading full verses fluently. From there, learners can move into Tajweed Essentials or Hifz.

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