The Noorani Qaida course teaches the Arabic alphabet, correct letter sounds, and the basic rules that prepare a student to read the Quran. It is the first step for anyone who cannot yet read Arabic script, taught one-on-one by a certified tutor. Both kids and adults start here, and most finish ready to read the Quran with proper pronunciation and basic Tajweed.
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Noorani Qaida is the foundational booklet for learning to read the Quran in Arabic. It teaches the alphabet, letter shapes, vowel marks, and pronunciation in a fixed sequence, so a beginner moves from single letters to full Quranic words. The booklet was compiled by Moolvi Noor Muhammad Ludhyanvi, a scholar from India whose method made Quran reading accessible to non-Arabic speakers worldwide.
Mosques and Quran schools across Arab and non-Arab countries use the same Qaida, because the sequence works. Once a student completes it, reading the Quran becomes a matter of practice rather than guesswork.
What You Learn
The course follows the Qaida's 16-lesson structure, each lesson built on the last. The full sequence covers:
Recognize all 29 letters by name and shape.
Read letters joined into combinations.
Read the special letter groups that open some Surahs.
Apply Fatha, Kasra, and Damma to sound each letter.
Read the double vowels at the ends of words.
Read the vertical vowel marks.
Pronounce each letter from its correct articulation point.
Stretch long vowels and read the soft letters Waw and Yaa.
Read letters that carry no vowel.
Double a letter where the Qaida marks it.
Pause correctly at the end of a word or verse.
Apply every rule to real text from the Quran.
A tutor checks each lesson with short exercises before moving on, so no gap is carried forward into Quran reading.
For young learners, the Noorani Qaida course pairs reading with the basics of faith. A portion of each class builds character and core Islamic knowledge, including:
The pillars of Islam and basic beliefs about Allah, angels, books, and prophets.
The method of Wudu and the five daily prayers.
Short Surahs, the Six Kalimaat, and Ayatul Kursi.
Everyday Masnoon duas and Islamic manners.
Students who want this in depth continue on the Islamic studies course.
The Noorani Qaida course suits 4 types of learners:
Young children, from around age 5, starting their first Arabic.
Adults who never learned to read the Quran or want to restart properly.
Non-native Arabic speakers who need the alphabet and pronunciation from scratch.
Reverts to Islam building a foundation for Quran reading.
The tutor adjusts pace and method to the student's age, so a five-year-old and an adult each learn in a way that fits.
Each class is a live, one-on-one video lesson with a certified tutor at a time you book. Lessons run 30 minutes, on the days that suit your schedule and time zone. You choose a male or female teacher, and you keep the same tutor through the whole Qaida.
You need only a device, an internet connection, and the Noorani Qaida book, which the academy provides as a PDF if you do not have a copy. Tutors share their screen, set short practice between lessons, and report progress to parents. Start with a free trial class, where the tutor places you at the right lesson before you enroll. See plans on the pricing page.
What Comes Next
After the Noorani Qaida course, a student moves into reading and refining recitation:
Noorani Qaida is the foundational booklet for learning to read the Quran. It teaches the Arabic alphabet, vowel marks, and pronunciation in sequence, preparing a beginner to read Quranic text.
A child can start Noorani Qaida from around age 5, once they can sit and focus for a short lesson. The tutor keeps early lessons short and steady.
Completion time depends on the student's age, pace, and class frequency. A regular schedule of 3 to 5 classes a week moves most students through the 16 lessons steadily.
No. The Noorani Qaida course starts from the alphabet, so you need no prior Arabic. It is built for complete beginners, both kids and adults.
Yes. Your first class is free. The tutor assesses your level, shows the teaching method, and places you at the right lesson before you enroll.
The course uses the standard Noorani Qaida booklet. The academy provides a PDF copy if you do not already have the book.
Start your child — or yourself — on the Quran the right way, from the first letter.
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