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Notes for students and parents.
Short, careful notes on reading the Qur'an, Tajweed and Qur'anic Arabic — freely shared, for anyone who wishes to learn.
Tajweed Rules for Beginners: A Simple Guide
A clear beginner's guide to the main Tajweed rules — noon sakinah and tanween, meem sakinah, ghunnah, qalqalah and madd — with Arabic examples.
AlphabetThe Arabic Alphabet with Correct Pronunciation
Learn the 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet, where each sound comes from (makharij), and the letters Hindi, Urdu and English speakers most often get wrong.
Getting startedHow Long Does It Take to Learn to Read the Qur'an?
An honest guide to how long it takes children and adults to learn to read the Qur'an — the stages, what speeds it up, and what slows it down.
For parentsNoorani Qaida vs Nazirah: Where Should My Child Start?
What is Noorani Qaida, what is Nazirah, and which should your child start with? A simple explanation for parents.
For parentsWhat Is the Right Age for a Child to Start Learning the Qur'an?
When should a child start Qur'an classes? Signs of readiness, what to expect at each age, and how to keep children motivated.
Qur'anic ArabicLearn the Most Common Words of the Qur'an
Start understanding the Qur'an by learning its most frequent words first — with a starter list of common Qur'anic words and their meanings.
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