Noorani Qaidah in Roman Script | نورانی قاعدہ | Learn Quran Reading with Tajweed Rules | Roman Urdu Instructions

About Noorani Qaida

Noorani Qaida, also written Qaida Noorania, is a beginner’s primer for learning to read the Arabic of the Qur’an. It is used in mosques, madrasas and homes across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, and is often the very first book a child, or an adult beginner, opens on the path to reciting the Book of Allah correctly. It is attributed to Sheikh Noor Muhammad Haqqani.

The book is built step by step. A learner never meets a new idea before the old one is secure, and that gentle progress is why it has served generations of teachers and students.

What the book teaches

• The Arabic letters and their shapes at the start, middle and end of a word
• Short and long vowels, tanween and sukoon
• Rules of noon sakinah and meem sakinah and other basic tajweed points
• Compound letters and joined sounds
• Short Qur’anic passages for practice once the lessons are complete

How a good teacher uses it

The Qaida is best learnt with a teacher, who can listen to the pupil and correct the sounds of the letters from the throat, tongue and lips. A teacher will usually ask the student to repeat each lesson until it is smooth, and to revise earlier pages before moving on. Learning from a book alone cannot replace this listening, so we encourage every beginner to find a qualified teacher.

For parents

Parents who are teaching young children at home can set a short daily time, for example fifteen minutes after Fajr or Maghrib, and keep to it. Small, steady practice builds a better foundation than a long session once a week. Praise effort, be patient with mistakes, and let the child see that the Qur’an is loved in the home.

For adult beginners

Many adults never had the chance to learn Qur’an reading as children. There is no shame in beginning late. The Qaida is simple enough to be learnt by an adult in a matter of months with regular practice, and the reward of persevering with the Qur’an is great, as the Prophet ﷺ mentioned in a well-known hadith about the one who recites it with difficulty.

Who should buy this book

The book suits children starting Qur’an lessons, new Muslims, adult learners, madrasa teachers and mosque classes. Parents who want a set of the same book for several children, or teachers who want a class set, can message us for help.

A note on editions

Many publishers print versions of the Qaida under the same title, and they differ in size, colour and layout. Some are in colour with clear letter shapes, some are on tear-proof paper, and some are in Urdu or English. The edition you receive will carry its publisher’s name on the cover or title page. If you need a particular publisher, size or language, please tell us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 before you order.

Tips for steady progress

Begin each session with a short revision of the last lesson. Say each letter aloud slowly and clearly. Do not rush through the pages; moving on before a lesson is firm usually causes mistakes later. When the book is complete, move on to reading the Qur’an with a teacher, who can then introduce fuller tajweed rules. Ask Allah for ease and sincerity as you begin, and make the intention to learn for His sake.

Edition details

This book is a Qur’an reading primer for beginners. For the publisher, language and size of the copy you will receive, please check the listing photographs or contact the shop. We dispatch the same day from Srinagar.

Frequently asked questions

What age is it for? It is commonly used for children from about five years, and it is equally suitable for adults who are beginners.

Can I learn without a teacher? The book can be read alone, but correct pronunciation is best learnt by listening to a teacher.

How long does it take? This depends on the learner and the time given each day, but regular practice over a few months is common.

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