Learn to read the Quran from zero with Noorani Qaida
Live 1-on-1 online lessons with Al-Azhar teachers who speak English. From $32 a month for 8 lessons of 30 minutes. Your first 30-minute lesson is free, with no card needed.
No Arabic needed to start. Noorani Qaida takes you from the Arabic letters to reading the Quran, one small step at a time. Your teacher explains every step in English and corrects you live.
No card needed · English-speaking teachers
Who is this for?
- Adults who never learned to read Arabic
- Children starting their first Quran lessons
- New Muslims who want to read the Quran themselves
What will you learn?
- The Arabic letters
- Each letter, its sound, and how it changes at the start, middle, and end of a word.
- Vowels and joining
- The short vowels (harakat), sukoon, shaddah, and tanween, then joining letters into words.
- Long vowels and first rules
- Madd and the first Tajweed rules, so you read real verses correctly from the start.
- Reading the Quran
- Short surahs first, read on your own with your teacher listening and correcting.
How much do Noorani Qaida lessons cost?
Plans start at $32 a month for 8 lessons of 30 minutes. The most chosen plan is 12 lessons a month for $48. Each extra sibling gets 10% off, and the first lesson is free.
See all plans and currenciesWhat families say
Parents and students, in their own words.
My children have made incredible progress with their Tajweed. The teachers are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about each student's journey. The post-lesson summaries help us continue practice at home.
Sarah AhmedParent · Quranic Recitation & Tajweed · November 2024 I've been memorizing Quran with Qalami for 8 months now. My teacher has an ijazah and the structured approach has helped me memorize 5 juz with proper Tajweed. Highly recommend!
Mohammed IbrahimStudent · Memorization (Hifz) · October 2024 Finding a qualified female teacher for my daughters was so important to us. Qalami matched us with an Al-Azhar graduate who makes learning Arabic fun and engaging. The flexible scheduling works perfectly for our busy family.
Fatima HassanParent · Arabic Language · December 2024
How the free lesson works
Book the free lesson- 1
Tell us about the student
Age, level, goal, and the times that suit you. It takes two minutes.
- 2
Meet your teacher
A live 30-minute lesson with a level check. You choose a male or female teacher.
- 3
Get a study plan
Then pick a plan that fits, or stop there. You pay nothing for the trial.
Common questions
I do not speak any Arabic. Can I still learn?
Yes. Noorani Qaida is made for learners who start from zero. Your teacher speaks English and explains each step.
How long does it take to finish Noorani Qaida?
It depends on age, practice time, and how many lessons a week you take. In the free lesson your teacher checks your level and suggests a realistic plan.
What comes after Noorani Qaida?
Most students move on to Tajweed and reading the Quran fluently, and some start memorization (Hifz).
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes. Our teachers who specialize in children keep lessons short and engaging, and parents get a summary after each lesson.
Start with one free lesson
30 minutes, live, with a qualified teacher. No card needed.
Book a free 30-min lesson