Qaida
Foundational Arabic reading
Qaida Course
Qaida is where every Quran learning journey begins. This online Qaida course takes complete beginners, whether a five year old or a working adult, through the Arabic alphabet, the harakat (vowel marks), and the rules of joining letters together, one on one with a qualified teacher until each sound is correct before moving forward.
Curriculum
What you'll learn in Qaida
Build the alphabet, harakat, and joining rules from the ground up in a gentle, structured path made for absolute beginners of any age. Every letter is introduced with correct pronunciation, proper articulation points, and plenty of guided practice before moving on, so the foundation stays solid for everything that follows.
- All 29 Arabic letters with their correct pronunciation and articulation points
- Harakat (fatha, kasra, damma) and how they change a letter's sound
- Joining letters at the start, middle, and end of a word
- Tanween, sukoon, and the basic stop and pause signs used in the Mushaf
- Reading short words and simple ayaat with confidence before starting Nazra
- Level
- Beginner
- Duration
- 8 to 12 weeks
How It Works
How Qaida classes work
Book a free trial class so your teacher can hear how you currently pronounce the Arabic letters.
Your teacher builds a lesson plan starting from the exact letters and rules you need to work on.
Each live session drills a small set of letters or joining rules until pronunciation is correct, not just memorized.
Once every letter and rule is solid, you move on to reading full words and short ayaat to prepare for Nazra.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Qaida
Most students start Qaida from around age five, though we welcome learners of any age with no prior Arabic reading experience. The pace is adjusted to the student, not a fixed age group.
Most students complete Qaida in 8 to 12 weeks with consistent weekly classes, though the exact pace depends on how quickly each letter and rule is mastered, since we do not move on until pronunciation is correct.
No. Qaida is specifically designed for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of Arabic. It starts from the individual letters and builds up gradually.
Once you can read the Arabic letters, harakat, and joined words confidently, your teacher moves you on to the Nazra course to begin reading directly from the Quran.
Begin your journey
Ready to grow closer to the Quran, one guided class at a time?
Reach out for a free trial class and let our teachers help you find the right pace, plan, and course for your journey.