Live Online · Al-Qāʿida Al-Nūrāniyya
Arabic Reading For Complete Beginners
Learn to read Arabic from scratch. A live course built for students starting with zero prior knowledge, taught in English by Sheikh Ahmed Elashri.
Starts
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Start Date
9 May 2026
Format
Live Online · Zoom
Schedule
Saturdays & Sundays
Time
10 am GMT · 6 am EDT
Duration
2 Months
Level
Complete Beginner
Begin at the Very Beginning
If you can't read Arabic fluently or feel uncertain about your pronunciation, this course is built for you. By the end, you'll be reading Arabic script confidently and pronouncing each letter the way it was meant to be pronounced, inshaAllah.
We study Al-Qāʿida Al-Nūrāniyya, originally authored by Sheikh Nūr Muḥammad Ḥaqqāni. Since then it has become the standard entry point for non-Arab students learning to read the Quran — because of how it teaches: letter by letter, sound by sound, without skipping the foundations that everything else depends on.
“Whoever tries to take knowledge in one go, loses it in one go.”
— Al-Zuhrī
A real foundation isn't built overnight. The students who go on to recite the Quran beautifully are the ones who showed up week after week and trusted the process. This course is designed for that kind of student.
What You'll Learn
A complete path from never having read Arabic to reading the Quran with confidence.
Al-Qāʿida Al-Nūrāniyya
Study the foundational text trusted by Quran teachers worldwide — letter by letter, sound by sound, in the script of the Madinah Muṣḥaf.
The Arabic Letters
Learn each of the 29 letters in their isolated and joined forms, building familiarity with the script as it appears in the Quran.
Correct Pronunciation
Pronounce each letter the way it was meant to be pronounced, with live correction so small mistakes don't get set early.
Vowels, Sukoon & Shaddah
Move from single letters to syllables and full words — fatḥa, kasra, ḍamma, sukoon, shaddah, and the rules that bring the script to life.
Reading the Quran
Apply what you learn to real Quranic words and short verses, so by the end you're reading the Mushaf with confidence.
Why You Need a Teacher For This
You can read about pronunciation. You can watch videos about it. But until someone with a trained ear hears you and corrects you in real time, you won't know what you're getting wrong — and small mistakes set early are the hardest to undo later. A live teacher cuts your learning curve dramatically.
Taught in English
Ideal for non-native speakers — every rule is explained in clear English without assuming any prior background.
Live on Zoom
Attend interactive weekend sessions where you read aloud and receive immediate feedback from a trained ear.
Recordings Included
Revisit lessons for one full year after the course ends so you can review at your own pace.
Student Community
Stay connected through a private Telegram group for updates, reminders, and continued support during the course.
Ijazah in All 10 Qira'aat
Your Teacher
Sheikh Ahmed Elashri
Al-Azhar graduate · Ijazah in all 10 qirāʾāt
Sheikh Ahmed has spent the last 18 years teaching Arabic and Quran to non-native speakers. He's a graduate of Al-Azhar and holds an ijāza in all ten qirāʾāt of the Quran. Because he speaks English fluently, nothing gets lost in translation — he can explain the why behind every rule of tajweed and grammar in a way beginners actually understand.
His approach: don't just teach the rule. Walk the student through it until they own it.
What Past Students Say
Feedback from students who studied with Sheikh Ahmed
Amazing!
"Alhamdulillah, the course is very, very good. It has helped me a lot. Jazākum Allāhu khayran."
Ali
Student testimonial
World-class instruction.
"The course is well organised and the instructor is world-class brilliant!"
Maryam Noor
Student testimonial
5 stars.
"Ustādh Ahmed is a great and talented tutor. He engages all of us in his lessons and constantly checks for questions..."
Mansur
Student testimonial
I am grateful.
"I am truly grateful for Sheikh Ahmed. He teaches us with great patience."
Fathima
Student testimonial
This Course Is For You If...
You can't read Arabic at all, or you can but feel uncertain about your pronunciation.
You want to read the Quran directly from the Mushaf, not from transliteration.
You want a live teacher who explains in English and corrects your reading in real time.
You're willing to show up consistently — week after week, trusting the process.
You value recordings, review, and a supportive student community.
Please Note
This may not be the right fit if...
You can already read the Arabic script fluently — you'd be better served by our Tajweed for Beginners course.
You're looking for a fully self-paced course with no live attendance.
You don't want to practice reciting aloud and receiving correction.
You can't commit to attending class consistently each week.
Prerequisites at a Glance
- Zero prior knowledge required
- Stable internet, microphone, headphones
- Willingness to show up consistently
Frequently Asked Questions
Reserve Your Seat
Batch 1 · Starting 9 May 2026
Limited Time
Early Bird Price
Regular Price: $130
Save $30 with Early Bird
- Live classes with Sheikh Ahmed
- Saturdays & Sundays on Zoom
- 2 months of guided instruction
- Recording access for 1 full year
- Private Telegram student group
After Early Bird
Standard Price
Includes live classes, recordings, and student community access
- Live classes with Sheikh Ahmed
- Saturdays & Sundays on Zoom
- 2 months of guided instruction
- Recording access for 1 full year
- Private Telegram student group
Start Date
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Schedule
Saturdays & Sundays
Time
10:00 am GMT · 6:00 am ET
Platform
Zoom (Live)
Session Length
1 Hour
Main Text
Al-Qāʿida Al-Nūrāniyya
Prerequisite
None — zero prior knowledge
Duration
2 Months
Read Arabic. Recite the Quran. Begin Today.
Join Sheikh Ahmed Elashri for a structured live course that takes you from zero to reading the Mushaf with confidence.