Arabic: Foundation (Quran Reading)
A clear pathway to read the mushaf confidently, starting from letters and harakat, then building fluency using Juz Amma.
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4
levels
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32
weeks
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19
milestones
Who this is for
New Muslims, young children, and any learner who needs Arabic reading foundations before Quran learning tracks.
What you will be able to do
By completion (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Naba 78), the student reads from the mushaf with confidence, correct basic Arabic reading, and stable fluency that is ready for Quran learning tracks.
Before you start
Prerequisite (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114): none. Student should have the motivation to practice between sessions. If the student already reads fluently, the teacher may skip Level 1 and start from Level 2 or Level 3.
About this programme
This track prepares students to read Quran accurately from the mushaf. It starts with letter connection and harakat as needed, then builds word blending, reading rules required for Arabic script, and fluency through structured reading practice using Juz Amma. It is designed to be easy for tutors to follow and easy to mark after class.
The curriculum, level by level
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Level 1: Letters and Harakat Readiness (Al-Fatiha 1 to Al-Ikhlas 112)
8 weeks
Goal (Al-Fatiha 1 to Al-Ikhlas 112): student can read Al-Fatiha and short surahs from the mushaf with correct letter connection and basic harakat.
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Letter Shapes and Sounds (Al-Fatiha 1)
2 weeks
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Letter Connection and Word Blending (Al-Fatiha 1)
2 weeks
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Harakat and Basic Symbols (An-Nas 114 to Al-Ikhlas 112)
2 weeks
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Reading Practice Set (Al-Ikhlas 112 to An-Nas 114)
1 weeks
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Level 1 Assessment (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114)
Assessment
1 weeks
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2
Level 2: Mushaf Reading Skills (Al-Masad 111 to Quraysh 106)
8 weeks
Goal (Al-Masad 111 to Quraysh 106): student reads short surahs with stable word recognition and improved accuracy on common mushaf symbols.
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Tanween and Common Endings (Al-Masad 111 to An-Nasr 110)
2 weeks
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Shaddah and Sukoon Patterns (Al-Kafirun 109 to Al-Kawthar 108)
2 weeks
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Word Blending and Smooth Reading (Al-Ma'un 107 to Quraysh 106)
2 weeks
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Connected Reading Practice (Al-Masad 111 to Quraysh 106)
1 weeks
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Level 2 Assessment (Al-Masad 111 to Quraysh 106)
Assessment
1 weeks
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3
Level 3: Juz Amma Fluency (Al-Fil 105 to An-Naba 78)
8 weeks
Goal (Al-Fil 105 to An-Naba 78): student reads larger connected ranges from the mushaf with stable pacing and consistent accuracy.
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Fluency Range A (Al-Fil 105 to Al-Qari'ah 101)
3 weeks
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Fluency Range B (Al-'Adiyat 100 to Al-Alaq 96)
3 weeks
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Stop Awareness Practice (At-Tin 95 to Al-Bayyinah 98)
1 weeks
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Level 3 Assessment (Al-Fil 105 to An-Naba 78)
Assessment
1 weeks
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4
Level 4: Reusable Fluency Cycle (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114)
8 weeks
Goal (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114): continuous improvement in reading fluency, accuracy, and connected recitation on teacher selected ranges.
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Cycle Setup and Target Range Selection (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114)
2 weeks
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Accuracy Improvement Sprint (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114)
2 weeks
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Fluency and Connected Reading (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114)
2 weeks
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Consolidation Week (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114)
1 weeks
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Cycle Assessment (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114)
Assessment
1 weeks
Common questions
How long does Arabic: Foundation (Quran Reading) take?
The full programme is 32 weeks — roughly 7 months — split across 4 levels. Your own pace depends on how often you have lessons and how much you practise between them, so treat this as the planned length rather than a deadline.
Do I need anything before I start?
Prerequisite (Al-Fatiha 1 to An-Nas 114): none. Student should have the motivation to practice between sessions. If the student already reads fluently, the teacher may skip Level 1 and start from Level 2 or Level 3.
How often are the lessons?
You agree the schedule with your teacher. Most students take one or two lessons a week; the durations shown here assume that pace, and a slower or faster schedule simply moves the finish line.
How is progress tracked?
The programme is broken into 19 milestones. Your teacher marks each one as you reach it, so you can always see where you are rather than guessing.
Ready to start?
Pick a teacher who runs this programme and book a first lesson. You can change teacher later without losing your place in the curriculum.
