Building strong basics is the first step toward advanced study. That’s why Online Quran Classes International Academy offers the Qaida Course—a gentle, beginner-level pathway that teaches how Arabic letters sound and how they should be pronounced, guiding you step-by-step toward reading the Qur’an with confidence and correct tajweed.
Who can join?
We designed this course for anyone starting their Qur’an journey. Learners age 5 and above are welcome—absolute beginners, children, adults, and reverts.
What You’ll Learn (Course Content)
Letter Recognition: Identify Arabic letters and master their correct pronunciation.
Heavy & Light Letters: Understand when letters are read with a deep (tafkhīm) or soft (tarqīq) sound.
Vowels & Movements: Learn short vowels and signs that determine how letters are vocalized.
Prolongation (Madd): When and how to lengthen sounds appropriately.
Diacritical Markings: Tashkīl, sukoon, shaddah, and pause signs—and how they affect recitation.
Articulation Points (Makharij): The exact places in the mouth and throat where each letter is produced.
Letter Characteristics (Sifāt): Features like qalqalah, softness, and nasalization (ghunnah).
Why Qaida Matters
To recite the Qur’an fluently, you must first read Arabic correctly. A solid Qaida foundation makes accurate tajweed possible and nurtures a lifelong love for recitation. Our simple, supportive teaching approach helps every learner grasp core concepts and read with clarity, accuracy, and confidence.
Building strong basics is the first step toward advanced study. That’s why Online Quran Classes International Academy offers the Qaida Course—a gentle, beginner-level pathway that teaches how Arabic letters sound and how they should be pronounced, guiding you step-by-step toward reading the Qur’an with confidence and correct tajweed.
Who can join?
We designed this course for anyone starting their Qur’an journey. Learners age 5 and above are welcome—absolute beginners, children, adults, and reverts.
What You’ll Learn (Course Content)
Letter Recognition: Identify Arabic letters and master their correct pronunciation.
Heavy & Light Letters: Understand when letters are read with a deep (tafkhīm) or soft (tarqīq) sound.
Vowels & Movements: Learn short vowels and signs that determine how letters are vocalized.
Prolongation (Madd): When and how to lengthen sounds appropriately.
Diacritical Markings: Tashkīl, sukoon, shaddah, and pause signs—and how they affect recitation.
Articulation Points (Makharij): The exact places in the mouth and throat where each letter is produced.
Letter Characteristics (Sifāt): Features like qalqalah, softness, and nasalization (ghunnah).
Why Qaida Matters
To recite the Qur’an fluently, you must first read Arabic correctly. A solid Qaida foundation makes accurate tajweed possible and nurtures a lifelong love for recitation. Our simple, supportive teaching approach helps every learner grasp core concepts and read with clarity, accuracy, and confidence.
Ready to begin your sacred learning?
Register now for a free trial of our Qaida classes.