alexandrabarnett - Quran Courses You Can Learn Online

Introduction

"Is it really possible to learn the Quran online?”

"Will a computer ever replace a real teacher"

These are two of the most common worries people have when it comes to learning the Quran online and while there is no replacement for learning from a physical teacher within and outside the classroom, a method of learning which has been proven to be effective and efficient over and over again, that doesn't mean it should be the only mode of learning. ALHAMDULILLAH, with the help of technology, people who do not have the opportunity to indulge in the traditional Islamic way of learning can still study the Quran with online learning platforms.

The internet provides an abundance of resources for people seeking more knowledge about the Holy Quran. In this article, we are going to look at the online Quran and Islamic courses available for people who want to learn and connect with the Holy Quran.

Online Quran courses for students

NOORANI QAIDA

NOORANI QAIDA is a basic Quran learning booklet authored by an Indian tutor, Molvi Noor Muhammad Ludhyanvi. The booklet has been simplified by the writer so that students who want to learn the Quran from the scratch can do so effortlessly. Another great thing about the book is that the author makes use of simple Quranic words to help the students in their practice lessons. The booklet contains the essential lessons for Quran recitation to help the students recite the Holy Quran without errors. At the end of this course, the students should be able to read the Quran eloquently. The NOORANI QAIDA course outline has 17 lessons which are;

• In the first lesson, the students are taught the 29 Arabic alphabets.

• In lesson 2, the students will learn how to form words using the alphabets taught in the previous lesson and how the shapes of the letters change.

• Next, the students are taught the MUQATTAAAT which are the first letters of many SURAHS in the Holy Quran

• Here, the students will learn about the HARAKAT and the sounds of the various HARAKATS.

• The fifth lesson involves the TANWEEN, a double sign of the HARAKATS.

• The sixth lesson is a practice class of all the previous five lessons

• For the seventh lessons, the students will learn the WAIMA FATHAS, which are the short versions of HURROF MADDAH.

• Next, the students will be taught HUROOF MADDAH and HUROOF LEEN.

• The ninth lesson is a revision of everything the students have learned thus far.

• The students will be introduced to the SUKOON or JAZAM in the tenth lesson

• In the eleventh lesson, the students will revise what they have learnt in the first ten lessons

• Next, the TASHEED or SHADDAH will be introduced to the syllabus

• For this lesson, the students will practice TASHDEED using Quranic and Arabic words

• In the fourteenth lesson, the students will be taught TASHDEED with SUKOON in Quranic words

• Here, students will learn about TASHDEED with TASHDEED

• In the penultimate lesson, students will learn the MADD signs which involve the TASHDEED after MADD HUROOD

• The last and final lesson is a revision of all the lessons taught in the course.

Quran Reading with TAKWWED

At the successful completion and revision of the basic course - NOORANI QAIDA, the student will then advance to the next course which is the Quran Reading with TAJWEED. TAJWEED is an Arabic word which can be translated to mean to adorn, beautify or make better. Pertaining to the reading of the Quran, TAJWEED is a set of rules for the proper pronunciation of the letters and the clarity of texts in the recitation of the Holy Quran. Thus, this course is an advanced course for students who want to improve on their recitation skills of the holy text based on the rules of TAJWEED.

TAJWEED is very important especially when it comes to clarity in reciting the Quran. This is because a single letter can change the delivery of a word and the slightest change in the recitation of the verses in the Holy Quran can cause a deviation from the true interpretation of the verses which is a great sin. As a student learning the Quran, this is one mistake you must avoid. When reading the Quranic verses, one must take it as a whole package, you can not take the verses separately in recitation. This is why it is important to take TAJWEED lessons, to help you understand exactly how the Quran is meant to be read so you can get the appropriate interpretation. Below is a breakdown of the course outline for Quran reading with TAJWEED;

• In the first lesson, the student will be introduced to TAJWEED, its meaning and importance.

• The second lesson will be focused on the importance of reading with TAJWEED according to SUNNAH.

• Next, the student will be taught the rules of NOON SAKINAH and TANWEED

• Afterwards, the student will receive a thorough and detailed tutorial on the rules of MEEM SAKINAH

• In the fifth lesson, the rules of MADD and that of AHKAM of MADD will be added to the syllabus

• The next lesson will be about MAKHARIH which emphasises the points of articulation of the Arabic alphabets.

• The seventh lesson will be about the AHKAM of letter RAA

• The eighth lesson will delve deeper into the AHKAM of letters with emphasizes on the bold letters and heavy sounds.

• In this lesson, the students will learn about the characteristics of all the 29 letters in the Arabic alphabets and how each letter can be applied in Quranic text.

• The tenth and final lesson will be an introduction to WUQOOF which will teach students the proper way of pausing at the end of each verse.

Memorize Quran

This course is for children and adults who are interested in memorizing the Quran to become HAFIZ of Quran. The HAFIZ are people who have taken the time to memorize the Holy Book of Allah and they are some of the most respected people in the Muslim community. It is not difficult to learn how to memorize the Quran online provided you are committed to accomplishing this feat. On the average, if you dedicate 3 hours a day, 5 days a week to memorizing the Quran, it will take about 3 to 5 years for you to be well versed in the holy text.

However, before you sign up for online classes for the memorization of the Holy Quran, you must have achieved fluency in reading the Quran with TAJWEED. This is because it will be practically impossible to memorize the entire Quranic text unless you are able to read it accurately and fluently. If you succeed in memorizing the Holy Quran, you are mandated to not forget it. Regular and frequent revisions and recitation of the Quran can help you ensure you do not forget it IN SHA ALLAH. The course outline for memorizing the Holy Quran is as follows;

• New lesson - SABAQ

Here, the teacher/tutor will recite 5 to 10 lines Quranic text with TAJWEED with the student. The teacher will ensure that the letters are correctly pronounced, the recited text is clear and that there is no deviation from the true meaning of the text. Then the student will revise and memorize the text on their own at the end of the lesson. It is important to fully memorise your lines before your next class.

• Newly memorised lessons - SABAQI

After every new lesson, the student will recite the text by heart to the teacher in the next memorization class. This is to show the teacher you fully understood and remember what you memorized from the previous class. Sometimes, the student may have to recite from heart what was memorized from a series of about 5 to 8 classes all at once. This is to ensure that you do not forget what you memorized in the previous lessons.

• Revision - MANZIL

The lesson involves the revision of any JUZZ already memorized by the student. This constant revision will help both the student and the teacher ensure that the student is not forgetting the previous lessons as they advance to new ones.

IJAZAH Course

IJAZAH is an Arabic word which means “permission” and in this context, IJAZAH means “permission to narrate”. IJAZAH in TAJWEED of Quran is used to set the narration of the holy book of Allah via the IJAZAH holder. An IJAZAH certificate is issued by a teacher or someone of higher authority in the Muslim community to signify that the holder of such a certificate has gained great knowledge from their teacher.

Anyone awarded an IJAZAH certificate is thereby licensed to narrate the teachings of the Holy Quran and give another Muslim brother or sister the IJAZAH certificate as well. Students can sign up for IJAZAH classes and on the successful completion of the course which will involve recitation to a sheikh or sheikha, they will be awarded the certificate.

To join the IJAZAH program, a student must meet certain standards. The first standard is that a student must be between the ages of 9 to 60 to qualify for the program. Secondly, it is essential for any prospective student to know how to recite the Quran with TAJWEED fluently without mistakes. There may be a trial session to ensure that the prospective students meet the standards mentioned above before they can proceed with the course. Male and female teachers are typically appointed for male and female students respectively. On successful completion of the IJAZAH program, the student will be awarded the IJAZAH certificate by the teacher and academy.

Ten QIRAT

Ten QIRAT of the Holy Quran refers to the ten methods of the recitations of the Quran by the authority chains holders. Each of the ten QIRAT has its own set of rules regarding the recitation and is named after the RAWI who narrated it. In all, there are 18 lines and 20 RAWIS. The names of the ten QIRATS and theirs famous QARIS are;

• NAAFI’ AL-MADANI. (MADINAH) – The recitation was preserved by 2 QARIS namely Warsh and Qaloon.

• IBN KATHEER AL-MAKKI. (MAKKAH) - The QARIS who preserved this recitation are Qumbul and Al-Buzzi.

• ABU AMR AL-BASRI (BASRA) - this recitation was narrated by 2 QARIS namely As-Soosi and Ad-Doori.

• IBN AAMIR ASH-SHAMI (SYRIA) - The QARIS who used this method of recitation are Ibn Zakwan and Hishaam.

• ASIM AL-KUFI (KOFAH) - The QARIS who preserved this recitation of the Holy Quran are Hafs and Shuba.

• HAMZAH AL-KUFI (KOFAH) - This recitation of the Quran was preserved by 2 QARIS called Khallad and Khalaf.

• AL-KISAA'I - The QARIS who preserved this way of recitation of Holy Book of Allah are Ad-Doori and Al-Layth.

• ABU JA'FAR AL-MADANEE (MADINAH) - The QARIS who preserved this way of recitation are Sulayman and Isa.

• YAQUB IBN AL-BASRI (BASRA) - The QARIS who recited the Quran this way are Rooh and Ruways.

• KHALAF - The QARIS who narrated the Holy Quran in this recitation are Idris and Ishaq.

Conclusion

If you are in interested in taking up any of the courses mentioned above and you are looking for an online learning platform to help you achieve this goal, then look no further than Learn Quran Online. Here, there is absolutely no restriction to what any student wants to learn. All you have to do is sign up on the platform select the course(s) you are interested in, make payment and once your classes have been scheduled, you can start learning. In addition to choosing your schedule, you are also allowed to choose the sex of the teacher you want - male or female as well as the language you want to be taught in. We have teachers who are fluent in a number of languages including English and Arabic.

You can also sign up for our free trial classes which does not require you to make any payment or even enter your credit card details. Just come online at the scheduled time and take your free classes from our Quran tutors. We cater to individuals of all ages whether kid or adult. Our classes are a one-on-one video session over Skype or Zoom with the teacher to allow for interactive sessions with immediate feedback. IN SHA ALLAH, Learn Quran Online is here to provide Muslim brothers and sisters with all the necessary learning resources they need to become better Muslims. You can contact us here if you are interested in any of our courses.

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