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Noorani Qaida Classes Online — From Your First Letter to Fluent Reading
By Nazeer AhmadFounder, QuranHub Online Quran AcademyM.A. Arabic & IslamiyatDars-e-Nizami (Tanzeem-ul-Madaris)10+ years teaching Quran and Islamic studies
Updated 1 November 2026
Noorani Qaida is where reading the Quran begins. Before a student can read a single page of the Quran, they need the alphabet, the joining rules, the vowels, and the flow — and Qaida teaches all of it, one small step at a time, in 17 lessons written by Sheikh Noor Muhammad Ludhianvi. Online Qaida classes teach that same book live, one-to-one, with a qualified tutor who hears every letter you read and corrects it on the spot.
This guide walks the full Qaida path — single letters to joined letters to short vowels to Tanween to Madd to fluent reading — how long each age group usually takes, how a Qaida class runs, and how to start free: the free one-month Qaida course is open to the first 50 students, and the free 3-day trial gives you three real lessons first.
- Free 3-day trial · no credit card
- Live 1-on-1 online classes
- Qualified male & female tutors
- 24/7 — every timezone
The short answer
Noorani Qaida classes online at QuranHub are live one-to-one video lessons with a qualified tutor, following the 17-lesson Qaida path from single letters to fluent reading. Lessons are 30 minutes each (20 to 30 minutes for ages 4 to 6). Plans cost $25 a month for 2 classes a week, $35 a month for 3, or $55 a month for 5, with no registration fee. Beginners can start entirely free — the free one-month Qaida course covers the foundation for the first 50 students, and the free 3-day trial gives you three real lessons first.
The Qaida path: 17 lessons by Sheikh Noor Muhammad Ludhianvi
The Qaida builds reading the way a staircase builds height — each lesson stands on the one before it, and skipping a step leaves a gap that shows up later as hesitant, guessing reading.
- Single letters: the Arabic alphabet, letter by letter, with correct pronunciation from the right place in the mouth.
- Joined letters: how letters change shape and join together in words.
- Short vowels: Fatha, Kasra, and Damma — the three marks that give letters their sound.
- Tanween: the double vowel marks that end a sound with a light 'n'.
- Madd: the long vowels and the stretching rules that give reading its flow.
- Fluent reading: joined words, longer lines, and first Quran lines — reading steadily, without guessing.
How long does it usually take
How long Qaida takes depends on age, class frequency, and home practice. The table below shows commonly reported benchmarks, not promises — every learner moves at their own pace, and irregular schedules or no home practice stretch every cell.
| Learner | 2 classes / week | 3 classes / week | 5 classes / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 4–7 | 6–12 months | 4–6 months | 2–4 months |
| Ages 8–12 | 4–8 months | 2–3 months | 6–10 weeks |
| Teens and adults | 3–6 months | 6–12 weeks | 4–8 weeks |
Commonly reported benchmarks, not promises. Every cell assumes 15–20 minutes of daily home practice — without it, every timeline stretches.
How a Qaida class works
A Qaida lesson opens with a short revision of the last lesson, then the new lesson — a few letters or lines, read slowly with the tutor, corrected as you go, and repeated until they flow. The tutor then listens to you read the new part back alone, and the lesson closes with a small practice task for home, usually 15 to 20 minutes a day. For ages 4 to 6 the lesson is shorter — 20 to 30 minutes — with more repetition and praise, and parents are welcome to sit in. The same tutor teaches every class, so nothing is re-taught and nothing is missed.
The free one-month Qaida course
If you are starting Qaida from zero, the free one-month Qaida course is the best place to begin: a full month of Qaida classes with a qualified tutor, open to the first 50 students only. On completion you receive a certificate, plus 50% off your next course (valid for 30 days). Class time is whatever you choose, and the course begins once the seats fill. If you would rather test the teaching first, the free 3-day trial gives you three real one-to-one lessons, no credit card — then you can step straight into the free month.
Frequently asked questions
What is Noorani Qaida?+
Noorani Qaida is the beginner's primer for reading the Quran, written by Sheikh Noor Muhammad Ludhianvi. In 17 lessons it teaches the alphabet, joining, short vowels, Tanween, Madd, and fluent reading — the complete foundation before a student opens the Quran itself.
How long does it take to finish Noorani Qaida?+
It depends on age and frequency. Commonly reported benchmarks: ages 4–7 take 6–12 months at 2 classes a week; ages 8–12 take 4–8 months; teens and adults take 3–6 months. At 5 classes a week those fall to 2–4 months, 6–10 weeks, and 4–8 weeks. Every figure assumes 15–20 minutes of daily home practice, and they are benchmarks, not promises.
Can a 5-year-old learn Noorani Qaida online?+
Yes — with shorter 20 to 30-minute sessions, a patient tutor, and lots of repetition. Young children do best at 2 or 3 classes a week, with a parent nearby for the first few lessons.
How much do Noorani Qaida classes cost?+
At QuranHub: $25 a month for 2 classes a week, $35 a month for 3 classes a week, or $55 a month for 5 classes a week — $3.13, $2.92, and $2.75 per lesson. No registration fee. The free one-month Qaida course covers the foundation free for the first 50 students.
What comes after Noorani Qaida?+
Nazra — reading the Quran itself, page by page, with your tutor listening and correcting. Then Tajweed, for correct recitation, and Hifz for those who want to memorise. Qaida is the foundation; everything else is built on it.