The course at a glance
| Level | Beginners |
|---|---|
| Who it’s for | Children from age 5, and anyone who needs to strengthen their Arabic reading |
| Format | Live 1-on-1 video (one teacher, one student) |
| Teachers | Male and female graduates of Arabic language faculties |
| Class length | 30 minutes, twice a week |
| Typical duration | Depends on age and practice at home; set after the free trial class |
| Teaching language | English or Arabic |
| Price | $40 a month for two 30-minute classes a week |
What will I learn?
- The Arabic letters on their own, and their shapes at the start, middle and end of a word
- Short vowels: fatḥah, kasrah and ḍammah
- Madd with alif, wāw and yāʾ
- Sukoon, tanween and shaddah
- Reading words and sentences fluently, then moving to the Mushaf
- Lots of reading and writing drills on every lesson
What is Noor al-Bayan?
Noor al-Bayan is a book for teaching reading and Quran recitation, compiled by Muhammad Hasan Muhammad for nurseries, Quran schools and children who struggle with reading. It is widely used in Egypt and is known for its many drills at each stage.
Noor al-Bayan or the Noorani Qaida?
Both teach reading from zero. Noor al-Bayan has more drills and suits young children and anyone who needs to strengthen their reading; the Noorani Qaida links reading to Tajweed early and reaches the Mushaf faster. Our full comparison is in Arabic.
In what order is Noor al-Bayan taught?
- Single letters and their sounds.
- Short vowels: fatḥah, kasrah, ḍammah.
- Madd letters.
- Tanween.
- Sukoon.
- Shaddah.
- Practice on Quranic words and ayat.
The child repeats each lesson until they can read it without spelling out letters, then moves on.
What happens in a class?
Each class starts by reading the last lesson, then a new Noor al-Bayan lesson, then reading and writing drills while the teacher corrects every letter, and ends with short daily practice.
Every week you get a short written report: what was covered, recurring mistakes, and next week’s goal.
Who teaches this course?
This course is taught by male and female teachers who graduated from Arabic language faculties, and you can choose a female teacher. Our teachers’ specialties
How much does the course cost?
$40 a month for two 30-minute classes a week, the same price for all our Arabic courses. There is no registration fee; you can pay by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or bank transfer, with a full refund within 7 days of payment. All packages and prices
How do I start?
- Book the free trial class with the form or on WhatsApp.
- We reply within 24 hours and suggest a male or female teacher and a time in your time zone.
- In the trial class the teacher checks your level and suggests a plan and number of classes.
- You choose a package and start classes on Zoom or Google Meet.
- Every week you get a written report: what was covered and next week’s goal.
What comes next?
Frequently asked questions
What age can a child start Noor al-Bayan?
Most children start at 5. The teacher checks readiness in the free trial class.
Who teaches this course?
Male and female teachers who graduated from Arabic language faculties. You can choose a female teacher for your child.
How much does it cost?
$40 a month for two 30-minute classes a week. The first class is free.
Do I need a copy of the book?
The teacher sends a digital copy of each lesson, which you can print for practice between classes.
Can adults study Noor al-Bayan?
They can, but it is designed mainly for children. For adults we usually recommend the Noorani Qaida.
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