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Course Overview

What is Noorani Qaida?

Noorani Qaida is the foundational gateway to Quran learning. This specially designed course ensures that every student — child or adult — masters Arabic letters, sounds, and basic reading rules before moving on to the Quran.

Our expert teachers use the time-tested Noorani Qaida methodology with a modern interactive approach — making learning structured, enjoyable, and effective for all ages.

Why This Course
Certified TeachersQualified Quran instructors with Ijazah
Trusted MethodologyTime-tested Noorani Qaida system
Learn from HomeLive online classes, any device
All Ages WelcomeChildren from age 5 and adults

Skills & Outcomes

What You’ll Learn

Recognize and write all 28 Arabic letters in isolated and joined forms
Correctly pronounce each letter from its proper Makhraj (articulation point)
Understand and apply all Harakat — Fatha, Kasra, Damma — accurately
Read letters with Tanwin (nunation) and Sukoon with full confidence
Master Madd (elongation) letters — Alif, Waw, and Ya
Read compound letters and joined words fluently with ease
Understand Shaddah (gemination) and how to apply it in reading
Practice simple Quranic words and short phrases step by step
Build reading speed gradually through structured drills and exercises

Complete Course Structure

Course Structure of Noorani Qaida

Progressive Learning Path

15 Lessons — From Alphabet to Quran

Each lesson builds on the previous one. Students advance only after demonstrating clear pronunciation, rule understanding, and reading fluency — no skipping ahead.

15Lessons
29Arabic Letters
4Tajweed Rules
Introduction to Arabic Lettersحروفِ تہجّی
Huroof-e-Tahajji · Foundation · 29 Letters
Foundation29 Letters
What Students Learn
  • All 29 Arabic letters (ا to ي)
  • Correct pronunciation via Makharij
  • Difference — س vs ص, ت vs ط
  • English phonetic guide “Ba”, “Ta”, “Tha”
Key Focus
  • Each letter taught individually
  • Repetition drills for memory
  • Listening and repeating after teacher
Practice
  • Teacher recites → student repeats
  • Random letter identification tests
  • Phonetic sound matching
Recognition of Letters in Different Shapes
Beginning · Middle · End Positions
Letter Forms
What Students Learn
  • Letters change shape by position
  • Beginning, middle, and end forms
  • Visual recognition within combinations
Exampleب → بـ → ـبـ → ـب
Key Focus
  • Visual shape recognition drills
  • Reading letters in simple combinations
  • 4 different shapes — same letter
Joining Lettersمرکّب حروف
Murakkab Letters · 2 & 3-Letter Combinations
Joining
What Students Learn
  • How letters connect to form words
  • Smooth sound transitions
  • Avoiding breaks between letters
Key Focus
  • 2-letter combinations
  • 3-letter combinations
  • Fluid reading without pauses
Practice
Ba + Taبَات
Sin + Meemسَم
Short Vowelsحرکات
Harakat — Fatha · Kasra · Damma
Vowels
Includes
  • Fatha (َ) → “a” sound
  • Kasra (ِ) → “i” sound
  • Damma (ُ) → “u” sound
What Students Learn
  • How vowels affect pronunciation
  • Reading with different vowel sounds
  • Distinguishing short vowels
Practice
بَ بِ بُba · bi · bu
  • Word formation using vowels
Long Vowelsحروفِ مدّ
Madd Letters — Alif · Waw · Ya
Elongation
Includes
  • Alif (ا) → “aa” sound
  • Waw (و) → “oo” sound
  • Ya (ي) → “ee” sound
What Students Learn
  • Stretching sounds properly
  • Short vs long vowel difference
  • 2-count basic elongation
Key Focus
  • Controlled elongation timing
  • Consistent count maintenance
Sukoon — Silent Lettersسکون
Jazm / Sukoon — No Vowel on Letter
Sukoon
What Students Learn
  • Letters with no vowel (sukoon)
  • How to stop correctly on a letter
  • No extra vowel sound added
Example & Key Focus
اَبْ“ab”
  • Smooth stopping technique
  • Clean consonant sound output
Tanween — Double Vowelsتنوین
Fathatain · Kasratain · Dammatain
Tanween
Includes
  • Fathatain (ً) → “an” sound
  • Kasratain (ٍ) → “in” sound
  • Dammatain (ٌ) → “un” sound
What Students Learn
  • Ending sounds in words
  • Nasal sound — ghunnah intro
  • Nunation in reading
Practice
  • Words ending with tanween
  • Distinguishing all three tanween sounds
Shaddah — Double Lettersشدّہ
Gemination — Stress & Emphasis on Letters
Shaddah
What Students Learn
  • Stress and emphasis on letters
  • Combining two sounds into one
  • Holding the sound slightly longer
Example & Key Focus
رَبَّ“rab-ba”
  • No rushing over shaddah letter
  • Doubled consonant technique
Madd — Advanced Elongation Rulesمدّ
Madd Asli · Madd Munfasil · Madd Muttasil
Advanced
Types of Madd
  • Madd Asli — basic 2 counts
  • Madd Munfasil — separated stretch
  • Madd Muttasil — connected stretch
What Students Learn
  • Different elongation types
  • Timing consistency in stretching
  • When to apply each Madd
Key Focus
  • Count accuracy (2, 4, 6 counts)
  • Controlled elongation
  • Smooth sound transitions
Rules of Noon Sakinah & Tanweenنون ساکن
4 Major Rules — Izhar · Idgham · Iqlab · Ikhfa
Tajweed4 Rules
4 Rules of Noon Sakinah
1
Izhar — اِظہار (Clear)
Noon pronounced clearly before throat letters: ء ه ع غ ح خ
2
Idgham — اِدغام (Merging)
Noon merges into next letter — applied with: ي ن م و ل ر
3
Iqlab — اِقلاب (Conversion)
Noon changes to Meem sound when followed by ب (Ba)
4
Ikhfa — اِخفاء (Hidden)
Soft nasal sound before the remaining 15 Arabic letters
Rules of Meem Sakinahمیم ساکن
Ikhfa Shafawi · Idgham Shafawi · Izhar Shafawi
Tajweed
Three Rules
  • Ikhfa Shafawi — hidden with ب
  • Idgham Shafawi — merge with م
  • Izhar Shafawi — clear for all others
What Students Learn
  • Lip-based pronunciation rules
  • When to apply each Meem rule
Key Focus
  • Correct lip movement per rule
  • Recognizing context in real words
Qalqalah — Echo Soundقلقلہ
Letters: ق ط ب ج د — Bouncing Vibration on Sukoon
Tajweed
Letters & What Students Learn
Lettersق ط ب ج د
  • Bouncing/echo sound on sukoon
  • Slight vibration in articulation
أَقْ→ slight echo
Key Focus
  • Controlled bounce — not exaggerated
  • Recognizing qalqalah in Quran
  • Qalqalah Sughra vs Kubra
Special Tajweed Rules
Rules of Raa · Laam · Tafkheem & Tarqeeq
TajweedAdvanced
Includes
  • Rules of Raa (heavy/light)
  • Laam Al-Shamsiyyah rules
  • Laam Al-Qamariyyah rules
Heavy & Light Letters
  • Tafkheem — heavy/thick pronunciation
  • Tarqeeq — light/thin pronunciation
  • Huroof-e-Isti’la (heavy letters)
What Students Learn
  • Context-based heaviness rules
  • Applying correct letter weight
Practice with Words and Sentences
Real Quranic Words · Combining All Rules Together
Practice
What Students Learn
  • Reading complete Arabic words
  • Combining all previously learned rules
  • Word-level fluency building
Key Focus
  • Fluency without hesitation
  • Accuracy in rule application
  • Gradual speed building
Practice Method
  • Teacher reads → student repeats
  • Daily revision of all previous lessons
  • Tajweed-focused error correction
Quranic Reading Practice — Final Stage
Short Surahs · Full Tajweed · Graduation Ready
Final Stage
What Students Do
  • Read short Surahs of the Quran
  • Apply all Tajweed rules confidently
  • Surah Al-Fatiha, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq
Goal
  • Smooth, confident Quran recitation
  • Zero hesitation on known rules
  • Ready for advanced Tajweed course
Achievement Unlocked
  • Fluent Quran reading ability
  • Strong Makharij pronunciation
  • Basic Tajweed rules fully mastered

Teaching Methodology

Teaching Approach in Each Lesson

Every lesson follows a proven structure that maximizes learning and retention.

Step-by-Step Explanation

Every concept explained clearly in English before Arabic practice begins. No confusion, no rushing.

Teacher → Student Repetition

Teacher recites first, student repeats. This proven method builds muscle memory for correct pronunciation.

Daily Revision

Every session starts with revision of previous lessons to strengthen retention and build confidence.

Mistake Correction

Immediate Tajweed-focused correction ensures students never practice or reinforce incorrect habits.

Homework Practice

Structured take-home practice reinforces classroom learning and builds independent reading skill.

Progress-Gated Advancement

Students move forward only after demonstrating clear pronunciation, rule understanding, and fluency.

What Happens After You Complete

Graduates of this course receive a clear path forward in their Quranic education journey.

Completion CertificateReceive an official certificate of completion to mark your achievement.
Teacher AssessmentPersonal evaluation from your teacher with feedback on areas of strength.
Seamless ProgressionDirect enrolment pathway into Quran Recitation with Tajweed course.
Ongoing SupportContinue with the same teacher or choose from our pool of specialists.

Who Is This For?

This Course Is Perfect For

Complete Beginners

No prior Arabic knowledge required — we start from absolute zero.

Children Age 5+

Age-appropriate methods designed to keep young learners engaged.

Adult Learners

Starting your Quran journey later in life? You are warmly welcome.

Correction Seekers

Want to fix foundational reading mistakes? This course rebuilds your base.


Course Details

Everything You Need to Know

PrerequisitesNone required
Duration3–6 Months
Sessions / Week5 sessions
Class Length30 min
Learning ModeLive 1-on-1

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