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Noorani Qaida Course Online for Beginners

From the first Arabic letter to reading the Quran on your own, in live one-to-one classes with Al-Azhar qualified teachers. No Arabic needed to start.

Kids from 4Adults & new MuslimsSistersFemale teachers17 lessons
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$15 / month

First 2 classes free

Class30 min, one-to-one
Book17 lessons in 3 levels
Finish in4–6 months
TeachersAl-Azhar & Ijazah

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The basics

What Is Noorani Qaida?

Noorani Qaida is a short beginner’s book that teaches how to read Quranic Arabic step by step. It starts with single letters, joins them into words, adds the vowel marks, and ends with the first Tajweed rules.

It was written by Sheikh Noor Muhammad Haqqani, and the name comes from his: Al-Qaida An-Nuraniyyah, “Noor’s rules”. Today it is the most widely used first book for children and adults learning to read the Quran in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

Noorani Qaida is not an Arabic language course. You learn to read and pronounce the Quran correctly, not to speak Arabic, so no Arabic background is needed and the whole course is explained in English.

Lesson 1Letterب
Lesson 4Vowelsبَ بِ بُ
Lesson 12Wordرَبِّ
Lesson 17Verseبِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ
The result: a student who completes it can open the Mushaf and read any page slowly and correctly. That is why almost every Quran teacher starts here, before recitation, Tajweed or memorization.

Who it’s for

Who Is the Noorani Qaida Course For?

Same 17 lessons for everyone. The pace, class length and teaching style change with the learner.

Ages 4 to 7

Young children

Short, playful lessons built on sounds and repetition, so small children stay focused and enjoy the class.

  • 15–20 minute lessons for under-7s
  • Parent update after every class

Noorani Qaida for kids

Ages 7 to 14

Children who read with mistakes

They sound out words but mix up similar letters. We find where the mistakes begin instead of starting from page one.

  • Level check in the first free class
  • Starts at the first weak lesson

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Adults & new Muslims

Adults and new Muslims

A private class with a patient teacher, at your pace. Nobody else is in the room, so there is nothing to feel shy about.

  • Evening and weekend class times
  • Female teacher on request

Noorani Qaida for adults

Course outline

Noorani Qaida Lessons: 17 Lessons in 3 Levels

We follow the book in order. Each level ends with a short reading test, and the student moves on only when the teacher is satisfied. The 17 lessons are learning units, and each unit may need several classes depending on the student’s level and progress.

1The Arabic LettersLessons 1–3
Goal: know and pronounce every letter
  1. 1 · Single letters28 letters plus lam-alif, from the right point in the mouth

    ا ب ت ث

  2. 2 · Joined lettersShapes at the start, middle and end of a word

    بت نجح

  3. 3 · Separated lettersThe letters that open some surahs

    الم يس

2Vowels & Long SoundsLessons 4–9
Goal: read short words smoothly
  1. 4 · Short vowelsFatha, Kasra and Damma

    بَ بِ بُ

  2. 5 · TanweenThe “an, in, un” endings

    بً بٍ بٌ

  3. 6 · PracticeFirst real words from the Quran

    أَحَدٌ

  4. 7 · Standing vowelsSmall upright marks that lengthen a sound

    هٰذَا

  5. 8 · Madd & LeenLong vowels and the two soft sounds

    بَا بُو

  6. 9 · PracticeMixed short and long sounds

    قَالُوا

3Sukoon, Tashdeed & First TajweedLessons 10–17
Goal: read full verses
  1. 10–11 · SukoonJoining a silent letter

    قُلْ

  2. 12–13 · TashdeedThe doubled letter

    رَبِّ

  3. 14 · Tashdeed + SukoonTwo rules in one word

    الَّذِينَ

  4. 15 · Tashdeed + TashdeedTwo doubled letters in a row

    عِلِّيِّينَ

  5. 16 · Tashdeed after MaddThe longest stretch

    الضَّالِّينَ

  6. 17 · Noon Sakinah & stoppingIzhar, Idgham, Iqlab, Ikhfa and Waqf

    مِنْ بَعْدِ

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Why a teacher

Noorani Qaida PDF or Online Classes With a Teacher?

You can download the Noorani Qaida PDF for free. The PDF shows the letter. It cannot hear your child say it.

PDF, app or YouTube alone

PronunciationNobody corrects ح ع ق ض
PaceChild skips ahead or gets stuck
ConsistencyDepends on the parent’s free time
MistakesBecome habits that are hard to undo

Live class at Alwafaa

PronunciationCorrected on the spot, every class
PaceMoves on only when the line is read correctly
ConsistencyFixed days and times every week
MistakesCaught in the first weeks

How classes work

How Our Noorani Qaida Classes Work

Every class is live, one-to-one and built around reading out loud. The steps are the same for every learner; the pace and class length change with age.

  1. 1

    Listen and repeat

    The sound is corrected until it comes from the right place in the mouth.

  2. 2

    Point and read

    One letter or word is highlighted on screen at a time.

  3. 3

    Small wins

    Every class ends on a line the student reads alone.

  4. 4

    Five minutes at home

    Short daily practice matters more than a longer class.

How long does Noorani Qaida take?

4–6months to finish the Qaida

For most children who start between ages 4 and 6, at three classes a week. Five minutes of daily practice at home matters most.

17 lessons does not mean 17 classes. The 17 lessons are learning units, and each unit may need several classes depending on the student’s level and progress.

2 a week8–10 months
3 a week4–6 months
4+ a weekFaster

What you can do at the end

1Pronounce every letter from its correct point (Makharij)

2Read any Quranic word with its vowels, Sukoon and Tashdeed

3Hold long and short sounds for the right length

4Apply the first Tajweed rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween

5Read the short surahs of Juz Amma from the Mushaf

Your teachers

Your Online Noorani Qaida Teachers

The same team teaches all our courses: huffaz and Ijazah holders who teach non-Arabic speakers in English. Female teachers for girls and sisters.

MaleAbdullah Eljohary, Quran and Tajweed teacher at Alwafaa Institute

Abdullah Eljohary

Hafiz of the Holy Quran

Hifz, Tajweed and Arabic reading for teens and adults.

FemaleMona Ahmed Youssef, female Quran teacher

Mona Ahmed Youssef

Hafiza · Ijazah

Quran, hifz and Tajweed for girls and sisters.

FemaleUstadhah Shaimaa Ali, female Tajweed teacher with Ijazah in Hafs

Ustadhah Shaimaa Ali

Ijazah in Hafs recitation

Tajweed and Arabic phonetics for non-Arabic speakers.

MaleMuhammed Hanafy, Al-Azhar graduate and Quran teacher

Muhammed Hanafy

Al-Azhar University graduate

Quran, Tajweed and Islamic studies for children.

Meet all our teachers

Why Alwafaa

Why Learn Noorani Qaida Online at Alwafaa Institute?

Families in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia choose us for the same few reasons.

01

Al-Azhar and Ijazah teachers

Native Arabic speakers who studied the Quran and Tajweed formally and explain every sound in clear English.

02

One teacher, one student

No groups and no waiting your turn. The whole class is your child reading and being corrected.

03

Female teachers available

Experienced female teachers for girls, mothers and sisters who prefer one.

04

Your time zone, 24/7

After school, evenings or weekends in Eastern, Pacific, UK or Australian time.

05

Updates after every class

Parents know which page their child is on and what to practise at home.

06

Fair monthly plans

From $15 a month, two free trial classes first, and you can change plans any time.

Fees

Noorani Qaida Course Fees in Your Currency

30-minute private classes with the same teacher. The first 2 classes are free.

Classes a week Hours a month Monthly Per class

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Reviews

What Parents Say About Our Noorani Qaida Classes

★★★★★“Alwafaa gave my 7 year old daughter a solid base in Quran reading. Her tutor is very friendly and professional.”
Ali MohamedTexas, USA
★★★★★“I am very satisfied with the online classes. The tutors are very nice and easy to learn with.”
Mubarak AliLiverpool, UK
★★★★★“My three kids have learned online for a year. Even on holidays abroad they never missed a class.”
Aisha MuhammedFrankfurt, Germany
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Free trial

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Meet the teacher, see how your child responds, and find the right starting lesson. If it is not a fit, you owe nothing.

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2

Two free classes on Zoom

The teacher checks the level and teaches a first lesson.

3

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Fixed days with the same teacher.

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    After the Qaida

    Your Quran Learning Path After Noorani Qaida

    Most students stay with the same teacher and continue one course at a time.

    1. 1

      You are here

      Noorani Qaida

      4–6 months

      Read letters and Quranic words correctly.

    2. 2

      Next step

      Fluent reading

      Usually 6–12 months

      Read the whole Mushaf in our Quran recitation course.

    3. 3

      Choose your goal

      Tajweed or Hifz

      One or both

      Our Tajweed course or memorization course.

    4. 4

      Final station

      Ijazah

      After full recitation

      Recite to a certified teacher in our Ijazah course.

    Alongside any station, add our Islamic studies course for Seerah, Fiqh and manners.

    FAQ

    Noorani Qaida Course FAQs

    Still not sure?

    Two free classes answer most questions. Your teacher checks the level and you decide after.

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    How long does it take to learn Noorani Qaida?

    Most children who start between ages 4 and 6 finish in 4 to 6 months with three classes a week. With two classes a week it takes about 8 to 10 months. Adults who practise daily are often faster.

    How many lessons are in Noorani Qaida?

    The book has 17 lessons. These are learning units, not 17 classes: each unit may need several classes depending on the student’s level and progress. We teach them in three levels: the letters, vowels and long sounds, then Sukoon, Tashdeed and the first Tajweed rules.

    What is the best age to start Noorani Qaida?

    Children can start from age four, once they can focus for about fifteen to twenty minutes. There is no upper age limit. See Noorani Qaida for kids for classes by age.

    How much does an online Noorani Qaida course cost?

    Plans start from $15 (£11) a month for one 30-minute class a week. Three classes a week, the pace we recommend, is $42 (£30) a month. The first 2 classes are free.

    Can adults learn Noorani Qaida?

    Yes. Many of our students are adults and new Muslims who never learned to read Arabic. Adult classes move faster and skip the children’s activities. See Noorani Qaida for adults.

    Can I teach my child Noorani Qaida myself?

    You can, if your own pronunciation is correct. Many parents teach the letters at home and use a teacher to check and correct the sounds.

    Does my child need to know Arabic first?

    No. The course starts from the first letter and the teacher explains everything in English.

    Can I choose a female teacher?

    Yes. Choose a female teacher in the trial form and we will match your daughter or yourself with one.

    Is Noorani Qaida the same as Tajweed?

    No. Noorani Qaida teaches reading and introduces the first Tajweed rules. The complete rules come afterwards in the Tajweed course.

    What happens in the free trial classes?

    The teacher listens to the student read, finds the right starting lesson, and teaches a first short lesson. You decide afterwards whether to continue.