Step 1 · Beginner
Noorani Qaida online classes for kids and beginners
Learn every Arabic letter from its correct point of pronunciation (makharij), the vowel marks and how letters join. One-to-one online classes, the strong foundation for reading the Quran correctly. Every student starts with a free demo with the founder of Shaikh Islamic Academy.
- Level
- Beginner, step 1
- For
- Children 5+, adult beginners, new Muslims
- Usual duration
- About 2–3 months for a child at 3 classes a week
- Classes
- 30 minutes, one-to-one, on Zoom, Google Meet or WhatsApp
Course outline
What your child learns in Noorani Qaida
Seven steps, taken in order. The teacher moves on only when the current step is read correctly, so good habits form from the first lesson.
Arabic letters and their makharij
All the letters of the Arabic alphabet, recognised by shape and pronounced from their correct point of articulation.
Joined letters
How each letter changes shape at the start, middle and end of a word, and reading letters joined together.
Short vowels (harakat)
Fathah, kasrah and dammah, and reading short syllables smoothly.
Tanween
The double vowel marks and the “n” sound they add at the end of a word.
Long vowels (madd letters)
Alif, waw and ya as long vowels, standing vowels, and stretching sounds to the right length.
Sukoon and shaddah
Resting letters (sukoon) and doubled letters (shaddah), including letters with both a shaddah and a vowel.
Reading practice and first Tajweed signs
Putting everything together on short words and lines, with the basic stopping and Tajweed signs, ready for Nazra.
By the end of the course
What students can usually do
Say every letter correctly
From its own makhraj, without mixing up similar sounds.
Read joined words
With the right vowels, tanween, sukoon and shaddah.
Be ready for Nazra
Our founder checks reading before moving the student on to the Quran itself.
How classes work
One teacher, one student, thirty minutes
Our founder, Abdul Rafey, takes your free demo, checks your level and chooses your teacher. Lessons are taught in English or Urdu, and a female teacher is available on request.
- Free 30-minute demoNo payment to start
- UK & US friendly timesShown in your own time zone
- Monthly progress notesSee what has been learned
- Missed a class?Rescheduled with 24 hours’ notice
Noorani Qaida class fees
From £30 or $39 a month for two 30-minute classes a week. We recommend 3 classes a week for most Qaida students (£45 or $57).
Noorani Qaida questions
How long does Noorani Qaida take?
Usually about 2–3 months for a child at 3 classes a week. It depends on the learner’s effort and practice between classes.
Can adults and new Muslims learn Noorani Qaida?
Yes. Adult beginners and new Muslims start here too, in private one-to-one classes at a pace that suits them.
What age can my child start?
From age 5. In the free demo our founder checks whether your child is ready and where to begin.
What comes after Noorani Qaida?
Nazra: reading the Quran itself fluently, with close attention to every makhraj. After completing the Quran, families choose Hifz, Tafseer or revision.
Explore our other online Quran courses
Not sure? Try the course finder →- Step 2 · IntermediateNazra QuranFluent Quran readingView course →
- For readersTajweedRules of recitationView course →
- Step 3 · AdvancedHifzMemorise the QuranView course →
- Step 3 · AdvancedTafseerUnderstand the meaningView course →
Classes for: kids · women and girls · adults · new Muslims