Noorani Qaida — Your First Step to Reading the Quran
The perfect foundation for kids and adults to learn Arabic letters, pronunciation and fluent reading from scratch.
Why Families Choose This
Arabic from Zero
Recognise and pronounce every Arabic letter correctly.
Pronunciation
Build accurate pronunciation and joining of letters.
Reading Fluency
Progress smoothly towards reading the Quran.
What You Will Learn
- Arabic alphabet and letter shapes
- Short and long vowels (harakat)
- Joining letters into words
- Rules of reading: sukoon, tanween, madd
- Correct pronunciation from the very start
- Confidence to begin reading the Quran
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Book your free trial class today — no card required, no commitment.
Book My Free Trial →What Is the Noorani Qaida and Why Start Here?
The Noorani Qaida is the foundation of learning to read the Quran. It teaches the Arabic letters, their correct pronunciation, and how they join together to form words — long before a student opens the Quran itself. Getting this foundation right is what makes fluent, accurate recitation possible later, which is why every beginner at Online Study Quran Academy starts here with a certified, one-on-one teacher.
Begin with a free trial class — no card required — and see how quickly a patient teacher can build your child's confidence.
What You Will Learn in This Course
- The Arabic alphabet — recognising and naming every letter
- Letter shapes at the start, middle and end of words
- Harakat (fatha, kasra, damma) and correct short-vowel sounds
- Tanween, sukoon, shaddah and madd (elongation)
- Joining letters to read words smoothly
- Correct articulation points (Makharij) from the very beginning
- Reading practice that prepares you for the Quran
Who This Course Is For
The Noorani Qaida suits absolute beginners of any age — young children, adults starting fresh, and reverts learning Arabic letters for the first time. Families can choose a male or female teacher.
What Comes After Noorani Qaida?
Once you can read fluently, the natural next steps are Quran Recitation (Nazra) and Quran with Tajweed, and later Hifz for those who wish to memorize.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to finish the Noorani Qaida?
It varies by age and practice, but most students complete it in a few months of regular one-on-one classes. Your teacher adjusts the pace to the student.
My child is very young — can they still start?
Yes. Our teachers specialise in patient, age-appropriate lessons and regularly start children who are new to Arabic letters.
Do I need any prior knowledge of Arabic?
None at all. The Noorani Qaida is designed for complete beginners and starts from the very first letter.
Can adults learn the Qaida too?
Absolutely. Many adult learners and reverts start here; classes are private, so there's no pressure or embarrassment.
Is the first class free?
Yes — your trial class is completely free with no card required.