Our theory classes run once a week for 1.5 hours.
Each lesson, the topic is taught using our own Fountain books. Students then have the opportunity to implement this knowledge with some reading / recitation practice.
Throughout the year there will be end of topic theory tests. At the end of the year, there will be a theory test and a recitation test (Qaa’idah level will not have any theory tests).
Please note; throughout this journey, if a student feels that they are ready for the Ijaazah Programme, they can seek advice from their teacher, and will then be assessed by our Academic Branch.
Levels
Qaa’idah Class: For beginners or for students who can recognise the letters, but need to correct their Makhaarij with focus on shape of mouth and correct execution of Harakaat, vowel pronunciation and develop some basic fluency. Makhaarij and Sifaat are taught practically through practical drills for letter pronunciation.
Access 1 (AY1): A structured theory and practical based course designed for beginners or students lacking confidence in reciting the Qur’aan or having learnt it incorrectly as a child.
This course provides in-depth theoretical knowledge of the Arabic letters and recitation correction. It teaches students Makhaarij (the physical locations from which each Arabic letter originates). It covers the five main areas of articulation with their letters, with practical application of the theory in Qur’aan recitation during class.
Lessons consist of allocated time for practical application of the theory in Qur’aan recitation during class.
Access 2 (AY2): A structured theory and practical based course designed for students having successfully completed Access 1.
This course teaches students in-depth theoretical knowledge of the inherent characteristics and qualities that accompany Arabic letters when articulated (how each letter behaves in terms of breath, sound, thickness, and other attributes).
This course teaches the fixed and temporary characteristics that distinguish letters sharing the same articulation point. While Makhaarij tells you where a letter comes from, Sifaat tells you how it sounds and behaves. This knowledge helps students perfect letters that share the same Makhraj but differ in characteristics.
Lessons consist of allocated time for practical application of the theory in Qur’aan recitation during class.
Foundation 1 (F1): An intensive structured theory and practical one-year alternative to Access 1 and Access 2, covering Makhaarij and Sifaat. For students who have studied Tajweed previously and/or are fluent in Qur’aan recitation.
Foundation 2 – Year 1 (F1Y1): A structured theory and practical based course designed for students who have completed Access 2 or Foundation 1. Students will be learning more advanced Tajweed rules using our Foundation Book 2. Surahs from the Qur’aan will be recited with an emphasis on the application of the following theory rules:
– An-Nun As-Saakinah
– Al-Meem As-Saakinah
– Al-Madd At-Tabee’i
Foundation 2 – Year 2 (F2Y2): A structured theory and practical based course designed for students who have completed Foundation 2 – Year 1.
Students will continue learning more advanced Tajweed rules using our Foundation Book 2. Surahs from the Qur’aan will be recited with an emphasis on the application of the following theory rules:
– Al-Madd Al-Far’i
– At-Tafkheem
– At-Tarqeeq
Hifth: All surahs in Juz Amma will be covered (over the course of four years), with a strong focus on Makhaarij and Sifaat, as well as implementing all the Tajweed rules taught in the earlier classes.
Students will be tested three times throughout the year by the class teacher. At the end of the year, the class teacher will decide whether the student has adequately memorised a good amount of the surahs (with Tajweed application) before moving onto the next Hifth class.
