Quran Reading 1 (Quran Phonetics)

10 sessions per module, weekly

This course focuses on the recitation of the Quran. It covers details from the basics of the 28 Arabic alphabets to the rules of proper articulation, intonation and emphasis that shape the beautiful recitation of the Quran.

Module 1 (Quran Phonetics):

• This module is recommended for beginners with little or no basic knowledge of Quranic recitation.
• Introduction to the 28 Arabic alphabets
• Proper pronunciation of each alphabet and its attributes
• Strokes/Symbols (e.g. Fathah, Kasrah), their origins, functions and properties

Teaching Methods:

• Iqra' Method

The Iqra’ method emphasises the phonetic method of teaching. Through this method, students learn on recognizing individual Arabic alphabets and its vowels before learning on how to read the words and eventually sentences from the Quran.

This method provides a step-by-step guide for students from knowing the 28 individual alphabets of Arabic, the vowels, the forming of alphabets into words and learning to recite Quran completely.

Book used: The 6 Iqra’ Books developed by Ustaz Haji As’ad Humam.