Noorani Qaida (Quran Foundation)
Recognise the Arabic letters and progress to reading basic Quranic words and short Ayat, with correct sounds from the first lesson.
20% theory · 80% practical
- For: Complete beginners who cannot yet read Arabic letters; Children starting their Quran education
- Duration2–3 months
- Modules4 modules
- Learning modeOnline, in Pakistan and abroad
- EligibilityComplete beginners, children and adults
- AssessmentFinal oral reading assessment
- Next batchEnrolling now: group classes by age or 1-to-1
Show monthly fee
| Class | Fee | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group class (1 hour) | 8,000 | 4,000 | 3,200 |
| 1-to-1 (30 minutes) | 12,000 | 6,000 | 4,800 |
Foundation discount for every student: 50% for male and 60% for female students.
Course Outline
- 4 modules
- 4 hands-on tasks
1Part 1: Arabic Letters5 topics
Topics
- Arabic letters: names and sounds
- Individual letter recognition
- Different letter shapes
- Makharij introduction
- Compound letters (Murakkabat)
You Will Be Able To
- Name, recognise and sound every Arabic letter in its different shapes
Hands-on
- Read the letters aloud to the teacher in every class, with correction
2Part 2: Harakat and Combinations5 topics
Topics
- Harakat: Zabar, Zer and Pesh
- Two- and three-letter combinations
- Tanween
- Sukoon / Jazm
- Shaddah / Tashdeed
You Will Be Able To
- Read letters with harakat, tanween, sukoon and shaddah
Hands-on
- Read the Qaida combinations aloud, two and three letters at a time
3Part 3: Madd, Hamza and First Rules6 topics
Topics
- Basic Madd
- Standing Harakat
- Hamza
- Leen letters
- Introductory Noon Sakinah and Meem Sakinah
- Basic Qalqalah
You Will Be Able To
- Read words with madd, standing harakat, hamza and leen letters
Hands-on
- Practise each new sign on Qaida pages, checked by the teacher
4Part 4: Reading Quranic Words and Ayat4 topics
Topics
- Combined reading exercises
- Quranic word reading
- Short Ayah reading
- Final oral reading assessment
You Will Be Able To
- Read unfamiliar Quranic words and short Ayat at this level
Hands-on
- Read short Ayat to the teacher and complete the final oral reading assessment
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Complete beginners who cannot yet read Arabic letters
- Children starting their Quran education
- Adults who want to start reading the Quran
Eligibility
- No previous Quran reading needed
- A phone, tablet or computer with a stable internet connection, in Pakistan or abroad
Your Path Through This Course
- LearnLearn: the teacher explains and recites each topic
- PracticePractise: you recite, and every mistake is corrected straight away
- ProveProve: your teacher marks each topic competent before you move on
- PreparePrepare: revision and homework between classes
- ProgressProgress: a teacher-approved final assessment and your next course
How You're Assessed
Your teacher listens and corrects in every class and checks each topic. The course ends with a final oral reading assessment: you read taught-level words you have not seen before.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Final assessmentAfter all 4 modules, for your certificate
About This Course
A 2–3 month online Noorani Qaida course for complete beginners, children and adults. It moves from the Arabic letters and their sounds to harakat, tanween, sukoon, shaddah and madd, then to reading Quranic words and short Ayat.
4 live online classes a week: 1 hour in a group class, 30 minutes 1-to-1. A student who already knows part of the Qaida can finish it in a 1-month crash course instead, after an assessment by a ZEF teacher.
| Ages 5–7 | About 3 months |
|---|---|
| Ages 8–10 | About 2 months |
| Ages 11–14 | About 2 months |
| Ages 15–18 | About 2 months |
| Ages 18+ | About 2 months |
Each topic is marked by your teacher as practising or competent; you move on when it is competent. Letter and word mistakes are recorded so the teacher can return to them.
Questions
Who should start with the Noorani Qaida course?
Anyone who cannot yet read the Arabic letters: children starting their Quran education and adults beginning from zero. The course starts with the letters and their sounds and ends with reading short Ayat, so you are ready for the Nazra Quran course afterwards.
Is there a shorter Noorani Qaida course if I already know some of it?
Yes. A student who already knows part of the Qaida can take a 1-month crash course instead of the full course. A ZEF teacher holds a placement assessment first and plans the month around what is still missing. Students who need to start from the letters take the full course.
How are Noorani Qaida classes taught online?
Classes are live with a ZEF teacher, 4 a week: 1-hour group classes for your age group, or 30-minute 1-to-1 classes. It takes about 3 months for ages 5–7 and 2 months from age 8. The teacher reads first, you repeat, and every mistake is corrected straight away. You need a phone, tablet or computer with a stable internet connection.
Questions Before You Enrol?
Leave your details and a counsellor will call or WhatsApp you to answer your questions and check this course fits your goals.