How To Learn Noorani Qaida

by | Oct 17, 2022

Noorani Qaida is the foundation for learning how to read the Quran with proper pronunciation (Tajweed). It is designed for beginners, including children and non-Arabic speakers, to gradually build reading skills. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide with examples to help you learn Noorani Qaida effectively.

Step 1: Recognizing Arabic Letters (Huruf e Mufradat)

The first lesson in Noorani Qaida introduces single Arabic letters (حروف مفردات).

Example of Arabic Letters:

  • ا (Alif), ب (Ba), ت (Ta), ث (Tha)
  • ج (Jeem), ح (Haa), خ (Khaa)

Practice Tip:

  • Say each letter slowly and clearly while looking at its shape.
  • Listen to audio recitations and repeat the pronunciation.
  • Use a whiteboard or notebook to write each letter multiple times.

Step 2: Learning the Different Shapes of Letters

Arabic letters change their shape depending on their position in a word:

  • Beginning: Connected to the next letter.
  • Middle: Connected to letters before and after.
  • End: Connected to the previous letter but stands alone.
  • Isolated: Appears alone.

Example:

  • ب (Ba) changes into بـ (beginning), ـبـ (middle), ـب (end), and ب (isolated).
  • ح (Haa) → حـ, ـحـ, ـح
  • م (Meem) → مـ, ـمـ, ـم

Practice Tip:

  • Use flashcards to memorize different letter forms.
  • Read and underline letters in different words from your Qaida.

Step 3: Understanding Harakat (Short Vowel Sounds)

Harakat are small symbols placed above or below a letter to indicate pronunciation.

Example Words:

  • رَبَّ (Rabba) – “Lord”
  • مِنْ (Min) – “From”
  • لَهُ (Lahu) – “For him”

Practice Tip:

  • Read words slowly, emphasizing vowel sounds.
  • Record yourself reading and compare with a teacher’s recitation.

Step 4: Learning Sukoon, Madd, and Tanween

1. Sukoon (Silent Letter – Stops Sound)

  • Symbol: ـْ
  • Example: بْ (b – silent sound)

Words with Sukoon:

  • أَكْبَرْ (Akbar) – “Greatest”
  • يَذْهَبْ (Yadhhab) – “He goes”

2. Madd (Long Vowel Sounds – Stretching Letters)

Madd letters make a letter’s sound longer than normal:

  • ا (Alif) → Stretches “A” sound (e.g., قال Qaal – “He said”)
  • و (Waw) → Stretches “U” sound (e.g., نُور Noor – “Light”)
  • ي (Ya) → Stretches “E” sound (e.g., سَمِيع Samee’ – “Hearing”)

Example Words with Madd:

  • كِتَابٌ (Kitaab) – “Book”
  • قُرْآنٌ (Qur’aan) – “Quran”

3. Tanween (Double Vowels – End of Words)

  • ً (Fathatain)أحسنًا (Ahsanan)
  • ٍ (Kasratain)بيتٍ (Baytin)
  • ٌ (Dammatain)رسولٌ (Rasoolun)

Practice Tip:

  • Use rhythm to differentiate between short and long vowels.
  • Read slowly, ensuring proper elongation where required.

Step 5: Joining Letters to Form Words

Now, practice combining letters to form complete words.

Example Words:

  • ب + ا = با (Ba + Alif = Baa)
  • م + د + س = مدرس (Madrasa) – “School”
  • ق + ر + آن = قرآن (Quran)

Practice Tip:

  • Read each word slowly, ensuring letter connections are correct.
  • Repeat words multiple times to improve fluency.

Step 6: Learning Tajweed Rules (Basic Recitation Rules)

1. Ghunnah (Nasal Sound – ن and م)

  • Example: إِنَّ (Inna) – Prolonged “n” sound.

2. Ikhfa (Hiding the “N” Sound)

  • Example: مِنْ شَرِّ (Min Sharri) – Light nasal sound before “Sh” sound.

3. Qalqalah (Bouncing Sound – ق, ط, ب, ج, د)

  • Example: أَحَدٌ (Ahadun) – Light bounce on “D”.

Practice Tip:

  • Listen to Qari recitations and repeat aloud.
  • Mark Tajweed rules in your Qaida with different colors.

Step 7: Reading Small Quranic Words and Phrases

Once you complete Noorani Qaida, begin reading short Quranic verses.

Examples:

  1. الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ (Alhamdu Lillah) – “All praise is for Allah.”
  2. اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ (Allahu Akbar) – “Allah is the Greatest.”
  3. إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنَاهُ (Inna Anzalnahu) – “Indeed, We revealed it.”

Practice Tip:

  • Read slowly, ensuring you apply Tajweed rules.
  • Use a Quran with color-coded Tajweed to identify rules easily.

Step 8: Daily Practice and Consistency

To improve, read Noorani Qaida daily for 15-30 minutes.

Daily Practice Routine:

Day 1-5: Learn and revise 5 letters daily.
Day 6-10: Read 2-letter and 3-letter words.
Day 11-15: Focus on Harakat, Madd, and Sukoon rules.
Day 16-20: Start reading small Arabic words from the Quran.
Day 21+: Continue practicing, revising, and improving Tajweed.

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