Learn Noorani Qaida Online: Read Arabic From Zero
Learn to read Arabic and the Quran from the very first letter. All 17 lessons of the Noorani Qaida, explained step by step in clear English videos — from the alphabet to reading Quranic verses with basic Tajweed.
- All 17 lessons
- 29 video lectures
- No previous Arabic needed
- CoversAll 17 lessons
- Lectures29 (4h 46m)
- LevelComplete beginners
- TeacherMohamed Ezzat Farid
- PlatformUdemy
How Can I Learn the Noorani Qaida Online?
The Noorani Qaida is a step-by-step book that teaches you to read Arabic and the Quran from zero in 17 lessons: the alphabet, letter forms, harakat, tanween, madd, sukoon and shaddah, then words and full Quranic verses with basic Tajweed. The easiest way to learn it online is lesson by lesson with a teacher who reads every exercise for you. This video course covers all 17 lessons in 29 lectures, and you can also join our live Arabic reading classes for personal correction.
| Book | Al-Qaida An-Nooraniyyah |
|---|---|
| Lessons | All 17 lessons |
| Videos | 29 lectures · 4h 46m |
| Level | Complete beginners, no requirements |
| Language | Taught in English |
| Includes | Lifetime access, certificate of completion |
| Live option | Free trial class |
The Best First Step to Reading the Quran
The Noorani Qaida is named after its author, Sheikh Noor Muhammad Haqqani, and has been used for generations to teach children and adults to read the Quran. Its strength is its order: it starts with the simplest letters and leads you gradually to complex letters, Quranic words, verses and Tajweed, so every lesson builds on the one before it.
The newer, colour-coded edition makes the letters easier to read and helps you notice the Tajweed rules, and the rules come in small sections that are easy to grasp. Many teachers have found that students who complete the Noorani Qaida first read the Quran far better when they move on to Tajweed. Allah has made His Book easy for whoever sincerely wants to learn it:
“And We have certainly made the Qur’an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?”
And if reading feels hard at the beginning, the Prophet ﷺ promised a double reward for exactly that effort:
“The one who is skilled in the Quran will be with the noble and righteous scribes (the angels), and the one who reads the Quran, stumbling over it while finding it difficult, will have a double reward.”
From Single Letters to Quranic Verses
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1
Letters
Recognise and pronounce every letter of the alphabet, alone and in its joined forms.
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2
Vowels
Add the short vowels, tanween and long vowels so letters become sounds and syllables.
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3
Reading rules
Master sukoon, shaddah, leen and madd to read words fluently.
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Quranic verses
Read complete words and verses from the Quran with basic Tajweed.
What the Noorani Qaida Teaches
The main topics of the book, each with a simple example.
| Topic | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet (Huroof) | The 28 letters and how to pronounce each one from its correct point of articulation (Makharij) | أ ب ت ث |
| Letter positions | How a letter changes shape at the start, middle and end of a word | بـ ـبـ ـب |
| Connecting letters | Joining letters together to form words | كَتَبَ |
| Short vowels (Harakat) | Fathah, kasrah and dammah | بَ بِ بُ |
| Tanween | The doubled vowel that adds a light “n” sound | بً بٍ بٌ |
| Long vowels (Huroof Maddah) | Alif, waw and yaa that lengthen the vowel before them | بَا بِي بُو |
| Leen letters | Waw and yaa with sukoon after a fathah | بَيْ بَوْ |
| Sukoon | A letter without a vowel, joined to the letter before it | أَبْ |
| Shaddah | A doubled letter, read twice | رَبِّ |
What You Will Learn
Read Arabic from scratch
Go from not knowing a single letter to reading Arabic words on your own.
Correct pronunciation
Pronounce every letter properly, including the sounds that do not exist in English.
Every vowel and sign
Read harakat, tanween, sukoon, shaddah and madd without hesitation.
Basic Tajweed
Learn the first Tajweed rules and see them in real Quranic words.
Read the Quran yourself
Open the Mushaf and read verses directly, not through transliteration.
A base for what comes next
Be ready for Tajweed and Quran memorization.
29 Lectures Covering All 17 Lessons
The lectures follow the book in order. Longer lessons are split into parts so you can practise in short sessions.
| Part | Lectures | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 1 | 1 min |
| Lessons 1–4 | 5 (incl. a revision of lesson 2) | 52 min |
| Lessons 5–8 | 5 | 36 min |
| Lessons 9–12 | 10 | 1 h 42 min |
| Lessons 13–17 | 8 | 1 h 35 min |
| Total | 29 | 4 h 46 min |
Several lectures can be previewed for free on Udemy before you enrol.
Learn With Mohamed Ezzat Farid
Mohamed Ezzat Farid teaches the Quran and Arabic to native and non-native speakers and has more than 9,000 students on Udemy.
- Memorized the whole Quran at the age of 10.
- Holds a certificate from Al-Azhar in Quran recitation with Tajweed.
- Studied at the Al-Azhar Qira’at institute from 2006 to 2010.
- Holds more than 7 Ijazahs in the recitation and memorization of the Quran.
- Leads Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers as an Imam, and is the Imam of Al-Mojama Mosque for Maghrib and Isha.
Video Course or Live Classes?
| Noorani Qaida video course | Live 1-on-1 classes | |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | Any time, at your own pace | Scheduled classes with your teacher |
| Feedback | You repeat and compare yourself | Your teacher listens and corrects you live |
| Covers | Reading Arabic with the Noorani Qaida | Arabic reading, Tajweed, Hifz and more |
| Start | Get it on Udemy | Book a free trial |
Noorani Qaida Course FAQs
What is the Noorani Qaida?
The Noorani Qaida (Al-Qaida An-Nooraniyyah) is a beginner’s book for learning to read Arabic and the Quran. Its 17 lessons start with the single letters of the alphabet and move step by step to vowels, sukoon, shaddah and madd, then to reading words and complete verses from the Quran with basic Tajweed.
How many lessons are in the Noorani Qaida?
The book has 17 lessons. This course covers all of them in 29 video lectures, with a total length of 4 hours and 46 minutes. Longer lessons are split into two, three or four parts.
Do I need to know any Arabic before I start?
No. The course has no requirements. It starts from the Arabic alphabet and is taught in English, so it suits anyone who wants to learn to read Arabic from scratch.
How long does it take to finish the Noorani Qaida?
The videos take less than five hours to watch, but reading well comes from practice. Watch one lesson, repeat the exercises until you read them smoothly, then move on. Some learners finish in a few weeks, others take longer, and that is completely fine.
Is this course suitable for kids?
The course is for anyone who needs to learn to read Arabic. Children usually learn best when a parent watches with them and helps them practise. For a child who needs a teacher’s attention, our live Quran classes for kids may be a better fit.
Does the Noorani Qaida teach Tajweed?
Yes, at a basic level. You learn the correct pronunciation of the letters (Makharij), the long vowels (Madd), sukoon, shaddah and the first Tajweed rules. For the full rules, continue with our Quran Recitation with Tajweed course.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Udemy gives a certificate of completion when you finish the course. Note that this is a course certificate, not an Ijazah.
What should I learn after the Noorani Qaida?
Practise reading the short surahs. Our Juz 30 with Tajweed video course is the natural next step, then you can continue with live Tajweed classes or Quran memorization.
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