Learn to Read the Qur'an
From the very first letter to your first ayah, read on your own.
About the course
Learn to Read the Qur'an at Bilqalam Institute is a foundation course that teaches children and adults to read the Qur'an from zero, letter by letter, until they can read from the Mushaf on their own.
We start with the Arabic letters, their shapes and their sounds, using a proven foundation method such as the Noorani Qaida or Noor Al-Bayan. Then come the harakat, sukoon, shaddah, tanween and madd. Letters join into words, words join into ayat, and before long you're reading from the Mushaf in the Hafs recitation. Starting from zero is normal at any age. Your teacher moves at your pace in live one-to-one classes, and after every class you get a short report on what was covered and what comes next.
How does the course work?
Classes are live and one-to-one on Zoom, with one teacher who gets to know you and follows your progress, at times you choose around your schedule.
In the free trial class, the teacher listens to you (or your child) read and decides where to begin. Each class then moves between a new lesson and practice on what came before, and the teacher closes with a few minutes on faith, worship and good character. Every class report is saved to your account on the site, so you always know what was covered.
What will you learn?
This course gives you everything you need to read the Qur'an correctly from the ground up, one practical step at a time.
Each lesson builds on the one before it, so you only move on once the last step feels solid. Here's what you'll be able to do:
- Recognize every Arabic letter by shape and sound
- Pronounce each letter from its correct place
- Read harakat, sukoon, shaddah and tanween
- Handle madd and join letters into words
- Read ayat straight from the Mushaf yourself
- Build a sound base for learning Tajweed next
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who can't read the Qur'an yet, or reads with a lot of stumbling and wants a proper foundation.
No Arabic is needed beforehand. Your teacher starts exactly where you are.
- Children taking their first steps with the Qur'an
- Adults and new Muslims starting from scratch
- Anyone who learned once, forgot, and wants a fresh start
Watch before you start
A short video introducing how we teach at Bilqalam, before your first class.
Who will teach you
This course is taught by qualified male and female teachers experienced with beginners, and you choose the teacher who suits you or your child.
If the fit isn't right, we'll switch teachers at no cost.
What our students and families say
I am so grateful to Bilqalam Quran Institute for providing such a beautiful Quran learning experience. My son Usmaan recently had a trial class with Teacher Khadija, and we were truly impressed by her kindness, patience, and teaching style. Teacher Khadija is a wonderful teacher who teaches with love, care, and dedication. She made Usmaan feel comfortable and encouraged him throughout the class. We could see her passion for teaching the Quran and helping students improve. I highly recommend Bilqalam Quran Institute to all parents who are looking for a caring and knowledgeable Quran teacher for their children. May Allah bless Teacher Khadija and the entire institute with endless barakah, success, and reward for spreading the knowledge of the Quran. JazakAllah Khair for your amazing service. Ameen 🤲❤️
I wanted to say Jazakallah Khair and may Allah bless teacher shrook, hajar and teacher marwa. May allah grant them the highest level of Jannah aamiin. I am amazed with my boys each day we see a lot improving. Alhamdulillah I couldnt have landed in a better place than bilqalam institute 😍
Wa Alaikum Assalam wa Rahmatullah. I am doing well, Alhamdulillah. How are you? I would rate my experience a 10/10, as I have noticed significant progress. I sincerely appreciate Sister Rania and the entire team for their support. Thank you very much.
Alhamdulilaah rabbil caalamiin that my boys every month improving so much their spiritual and educational development , thanks to teacher hajr and teacher shook their efforts. Most of all we grateful we found bilaqalam institute for our boys. I would give 10/10 recommendations.
Questions about the course
I'm an adult and don't know a single letter. Can I still learn?
Yes, absolutely. This course is built for starting from zero. Your teacher goes letter by letter at a pace that works for you, with no rush and no judgment. Age has never stopped anyone from learning to read the Qur'an.
How long until I can read from the Mushaf?
It depends on how many classes you take each week and how much you practice between them. After the trial class, your teacher will give you a realistic estimate based on your level and schedule, and you can follow your progress in every class report.
What language are the classes taught in?
Classes are available in English or Arabic, so you don't need to understand Arabic to start. Your teacher will use whichever language works best for you or your child.
Is there a certificate at the end?
Yes. When the foundation course is complete, the teacher gives a final level test, and once our team has reviewed the result, Bilqalam Institute issues a certificate of achievement.
How do I follow my child's progress and contact the teacher?
Every student has a WhatsApp group with you, the teacher and our academic supervision team, and all communication happens there, never privately with the teacher. A report for every class is saved to the student's account on the site, so you can see what was covered and what's being practiced.
Are female teachers available?
Yes. We have qualified female teachers, and you choose a male or female teacher to suit you or your child. If it isn't the right match, we'll change it for free at any time.
Pricing
The hourly rate is the same on every package, and packages differ only in monthly hours. You choose the class length: 30, 45 or 60 minutes. You start with a free 30-minute trial class, then we confirm the package that suits you.
See all packagesYour first letter starts with a free class
Your teacher listens to you read and finds your starting point. Then you decide, with no commitment.
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