Beginner
4+
3–6 months (typical)
What Is the Madani Qaida?
The Madani Qaida is a beginner's primer for reading the Quran, used widely in madrasas across the UK and Europe. Like the Noorani Qaida, it teaches the Arabic letters, vowel marks and reading rules step by step, so that students can read the Quran correctly before moving on to full recitation.
Madani Qaida or Noorani Qaida?
Both books lead to the same goal. The layout and order of some lessons differ, so we usually recommend continuing with whichever book your child already started. If you're unsure, our tutor will assess your child in the free trial and suggest the best option. Read our comparison: Noorani Qaida vs Madani Qaida.
What Students Learn
- Arabic letters and their correct sounds (makharij)
- Letter shapes at the beginning, middle and end of words
- Short vowels, tanween and long vowels
- Sukoon, shaddah and reading joined words
- Basic Tajweed rules introduced naturally
- Reading short ayahs from the Quran
How Our Online Madani Qaida Classes Work
Lessons are live and 1-on-1 on Zoom. The tutor shares the Madani Qaida on screen, points to each line and corrects pronunciation immediately. Children get short, focused lessons with lots of praise and repetition.
