Letters
- The Arabic alphabet and each letter's name
- Letter shapes at the start, middle and end of a word
- Letters that look alike, and how to tell them apart
Noorani Qaida
The first step to reading the Quran: Arabic letters, their sounds, vowel marks and how letters join.
- First 30-minute class free
- Live, one-to-one, online
- Reply within 24 hours
About this subject
Noorani Qaida (sometimes written Norani Qaida) is a step-by-step primer used to teach the Arabic script before reading the Quran. Learners start with single letters and build up to reading whole words with every mark in place.
It is a reading course. The aim is to read the Arabic text correctly; learning what the words mean is covered later, in Quran Translation and Arabic Language.
- Focus
- ReadingRecognising the Arabic letters and reading the text aloud correctly. Reading does not include learning the meaning.
- How it differs from other subjects
- Noorani Qaida teaches reading the Arabic script. Detailed Tajweed rules, memorization and meaning are separate subjects that come later.
Who it may suit
Complete beginners of any age: young children starting out, and teenagers or adults who never learned to read Arabic script.
- Young children starting to read Arabic letters for the first time
- Teenagers and adults who never learned to read Arabic script
- Learners who once knew the letters, have forgotten them and want to start again
- For
- ChildrenTeenagersAdults
- Starting level
- Beginner
Before you start
- None. This is where reading begins.
Learning objectives
- Recognise and name every Arabic letter
- Read letters with their vowel marks (harakat)
- Read joined letters and short words
- Recognise sukoon, shaddah, tanween and lengthening
- Be ready to start reading the Quran itself
These are goals to work towards, not promises. Progress depends on the learner’s starting point, age and regular practice, and we do not set a fixed timeframe.
Topics covered
An outline, not a fixed syllabus. What is covered, and in what order, is planned around the learner.
Marks and sounds
- Short vowels: fatha, kasra and damma
- Tanween (double vowel marks)
- Sukoon and shaddah
- Long vowels and basic lengthening (madd)
Reading practice
- Joining letters into syllables and words
- Reading practice lines from the Qaida
- Steady, unhurried reading without guessing
How lessons may be structured
Lesson length, the number of classes a week and the pace are agreed with you before lessons begin.
One lesson at a time
Each lesson builds on the last. The tutor moves on when the current page is read correctly, not by a fixed timetable.
Listen, repeat, read
The tutor reads, the learner repeats, then reads alone. Mistakes are corrected straight away so they do not become habits.
Short practice between classes
A few minutes of reading practice on most days helps far more than one long session a week. Parents are told what to practise.
Related subjects
Quran Reading Basics
Reading the Quran from the page, fluently and correctly, once the letters and marks are known.
Tajweed Mastery
Pronouncing every letter correctly and applying the rules of recitation.
Arabic Language
Arabic as a language: vocabulary, grammar, reading and speaking.
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Frequently asked questions
What age can a child start Noorani Qaida?
There is no single right age. Many children start once they can sit for a short lesson and follow the tutor. In the free first class, the tutor sees whether the child is ready and suggests what may suit them.
Is Noorani Qaida only for children?
No. Adults who never learned to read Arabic script follow the same steps. The lessons are adjusted to the learner's age.
How long does it take to finish the Qaida?
It depends on the learner's age, how often they have classes and how much they practise between them. There is no fixed timeframe: the tutor moves on when each lesson is read correctly.
What comes after Noorani Qaida?
Most learners move on to reading the Quran itself in Quran Reading Basics. Tajweed rules and meaning are studied later, in their own subjects.
Is Norani Qaida the same as Noorani Qaida?
Yes. They are two spellings of the same name. Several printed editions exist; the tutor confirms which one is used.