Noorani Qaida lessons explained: what your child learns, step by step
By Zubair Sattar, founder of Online Quran Learnings · Updated · 4 min read
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The short answer
Noorani Qaida goes in a fixed order. Children learn single letters first, then joined letters, then the short vowels, tanween, long vowels, sukoon and shaddah, and finally short lines from the Quran. Each step builds on the last, which is why skipping ahead rarely works.
The steps in order
- Single lettersAlif to ya, each with its correct sound.
- Joined lettersHow a letter changes shape at the start, middle or end of a word.
- Short vowelsFatha, kasra and damma, the small marks above and below letters.
- TanweenThe double marks that add an “n” sound at the end.
- Long vowelsAlif, waw and ya that stretch a sound to two counts.
- Soft letters (leen)Waw and ya with a gentle sound after a fatha.
- SukoonA letter with no vowel, joined to the one before it.
- ShaddahA doubled letter, said with a little stress.
- Practice linesShort words and verses that bring every rule together.
Editions differ a little in how they number the lessons, but they all follow this order.
Where children usually get stuck
Joined letters and sukoon slow most children down. That is normal. A good teacher spends extra time here instead of pushing on. Read five things that slow a child down in the Qaida.
How you can help at home
- Ask your child to read you yesterday’s line for two minutes.
- Praise effort, not speed.
- If you cannot read Arabic, just listen. Your interest is enough.
Quick questions
How many lessons are in Noorani Qaida?
Most editions have around 15 to 17 lessons. Some lessons take one class, others take several weeks.
Which lesson is the hardest?
For most children it is joined letters, sukoon and shaddah. The teacher slows down at these points.
