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Online Noorani Qaida Classes for Kids & Adult Beginners

Noorani Qaida teaches the Arabic alphabet, correct pronunciation, and how letters join — the essential first step before reading the Quran fluently, whether you're a child just starting out or an adult learning to read Quran for the first time. Taught live, 1-on-1, so mistakes are corrected before they become habits, not repeated for years.

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What is Noorani Qaida?

Noorani Qaida is a beginner's primer for learning to read the Quran in Arabic. It teaches the letters, their correct pronunciation from the proper points of articulation (makhraj), how letters change shape and join, short and long vowels, and basic Tajweed rules, so a student can read the Quran fluently.

Want to look at it first? Download our Noorani Qaida guide (PDF).

Last updated: 5 November 2026

Try it yourself

Meet the first letters.

Noorani Qaida begins with the Arabic alphabet: Alif, Ba, Ta, Tha and on through all 28 letters. Turn the blocks to see each letter’s name. In a live lesson your teacher goes further — the sound, where in the mouth it comes from, and how it joins the letters beside it.

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Noorani Qaida starts with the letters. Tap a block to turn it and see the letter’s name.

What Noorani Qaida covers

Built to be the bridge between "never read Arabic" and "reading the Quran confidently."

The Arabic alphabet

Every letter's shape and sound, in isolation and in context.

Correct pronunciation

Makharij — where in the mouth or throat each letter's sound comes from — taught from day one.

Joining letters

How letters change shape and connect to form words — often the hardest part for new readers.

Harakat (vowel marks)

Fatha, kasra, damma, and sukoon — reading with the marks that change every word's sound.

Basic Tajweed rules

Tajweed for beginners, introduced early so the transition into full Quran reading and recitation feels natural.

A clear next step

Once Qaida is complete, the same teacher moves you straight into Quran reading and, when you're ready, Hifz — no restart, no new enrollment.

Learning to read Quran as an adult? See our Quran classes for adult beginners.

Simple, transparent pricing

Noorani Qaida is included in every plan — no separate course to buy. See our full online Quran academy pricing.

30-Minute Class

30 minutes · Mon–Fri (weekends off)

$4 / class

$76 /month · 20 classes/mo · billed monthly

or $20/week, billed weekly — your choice

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Frequently asked questions

What is Noorani Qaida?

Noorani Qaida is a structured primer that teaches the Arabic letters, the short vowels and how letters join, in a carefully ordered sequence, so a beginner can go on to read the Quran.

Who is it for?

Young children and adult beginners alike. If you cannot yet read the Arabic script, it is where most students start.

What comes after Noorani Qaida?

Correct reading of the Quran comes next, then Tajweed and, for some students, Hifz (memorisation).

How much do the classes cost?

Plans start from $4 per class for 30-minute classes ($76 a month), $9 per class for 1-hour classes ($180 a month) and $15 per class for the 90-minute plan ($300 a month). All plans are billed monthly with live 1-on-1 classes Monday to Friday, and prices are shown in your local currency on the pricing page.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Book a free trial class with no card required. We reply within 24 hours to confirm a time.

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