Noorani Qaida Online: Learn to Read the Quran from Zero
Noorani Qaida is the foundation course for Quran reading. A live teacher takes you from the first letter to reading the Quran correctly, one short step at a time.
- 1-on-1 live lessons
- Native Egyptian teachers
- Free 30-minute trial
- 3-day money-back guarantee
In short: Noorani Qaida (also called Noor Al-Bayan or Qaida Nooraniyah) is a step-by-step method that teaches the Arabic letters, their sounds, vowels and joining rules so you can read the Quran correctly. Learn it online with a private teacher who listens and corrects you in every lesson, from 30 minutes a lesson.
What you learn in Noorani Qaida
The method moves from simple to complex, so each lesson prepares you for the next. You read aloud in every lesson, and the teacher corrects your pronunciation straight away.
- The Arabic letters, their shapes and correct sounds
- Short vowels (fatha, kasra, damma) and joining letters in words
- Tanween, sukoon and shaddah
- Long vowels and madd letters
- Rules of noon sakinah and stopping on words
- Reading short Quran passages with confidence
Noorani Qaida or Noor Al-Bayan: which one?
They are two well-known foundation books with the same goal: reading the Quran from scratch. Your teacher uses the one that suits you and your age. After the Qaida you move to reading the Quran and to Tajweed.
For children and adults
Children usually learn best in short 30-minute lessons. Adults often prefer 60 minutes. A female teacher is available for girls, sisters and young children, subject to availability.
What is inside the Qaida
The Qaida is a step-by-step primer. It starts with the single letters and moves to joined letters, short vowels, Tanween, Sukoon, Shaddah and the letters of Madd. Each lesson adds one idea, and you practise reading it until it is smooth.
- Single letters and their sounds
- Joined letters and short vowels
- Tanween, Sukoon and Shaddah
- Madd letters and reading simple words
How long does it take?
It depends on age, practice and the number of lessons each week. Children and adults both finish it, at different speeds. Your teacher tells you after each lesson where you are and what is next.
After the Qaida
When you can read smoothly, you move to reading the Quran with a teacher, then to Tajweed to refine your recitation. Many students continue in the same lessons with the same teacher.
What good practice looks like
After each lesson, read the page again aloud, slowly, then at a normal speed. Read it to someone at home if you can. Come back to the lines that felt hard. A few minutes a day is enough.
Your teacher repeats the lines that need work, and does not move on until the sound is right.
Prices for noorani qaida online
Plans start from $35 a month. Pay for 3 months and save 10%, or for 6 months and save 20%. Your first 30-minute lesson is free, and a 3-day money-back guarantee applies.
| Lessons per week | Lessons per month | Price per month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | $35 |
| 2 | 8 | $50 |
| 3 | 12 | $69 |
| 5 | 20 | $105 |
| Lessons per week | Lessons per month | Price per month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | $60 |
| 2 | 8 | $80 |
| 3 | 12 | $114 |
| 5 | 20 | $175 |
Meet some of our tutors
Native Arabic speakers, one-to-one, male and female teachers available.
Abdo A.
Arabic and Quran teacher, Dar El-Ulum
15 years teaching ArabicFatma A.
Arabic teacher, Al-Azhar University
10 years teaching ArabicAbdulrahman M.
Arabic teacher, Minya University
12 years teaching Arabic
What our students say
Best Arabic academy I've tried. After 4 months I can now read the Quran with confidence. The teachers are patient and genuinely qualified.
Amina K.Toronto, Canada · Quran and Tajweed · 4 months
I needed Arabic for my NGO role in the Middle East. The Professional Arabic course was exactly right: practical, focused, and extremely good value.
David M.Washington DC, USA · Professional Arabic · 6 months
My 7-year-old daughter loves her lessons. She went from knowing nothing to reading simple words in 3 months. The teacher uses games and songs.
Sarah T.London, UK · Arabic for Kids · 3 months
Questions students ask
What is Noorani Qaida?
It is a foundation method for learning to read the Quran: letters, vowels and the basic reading rules, taught step by step.
How long does Noorani Qaida take?
It depends on age, how often you study and how much you practise. Your teacher sets small goals and tells you how you are progressing. We do not promise a fixed duration.
Can adults learn Noorani Qaida?
Yes. Many adults and new Muslims start here. The steps are the same, and the pace and tone are adapted to adults.
What comes after Noorani Qaida?
Reading the Quran with a teacher, then Tajweed. You can continue with the same teacher or a Tajweed specialist.
Is the Qaida only for children?
No. Adults and children both use it as the foundation for reading the Quran.
Can I do the Qaida with no Arabic at all?
Yes. It is made for complete beginners.
What age is Noorani Qaida suitable for?
It suits children from the age they can sit for a short lesson and adults of any age. Your teacher adjusts the pace.
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