Our Approach
Structured, Progressive & Child-Friendly
Every child is assessed when they join so they start at the right level. Lessons cover all four subjects below, and children progress at their own pace with regular feedback to parents.
Qur'an Recitation
From first letters to confident, fluent reading
- Beginners start with the Qaida — learning Arabic letters, their sounds and how they join
- Progress through short ayahs, then Juz' Amma, and onwards through the Qur'an
- Each child reads at their own level — no child is rushed or held back
- Individual tracking so parents always know where their child is up to
- Focus on building fluency, confidence and a genuine love of the Qur'an
The Al-Qaidah an-Nooraniyyah is the most widely used beginner's guide to Arabic letters and Qur'anic reading in the world. It takes children step by step from individual letters all the way through to reading connected Qur'anic text with proper pronunciation. Every child who is new to Arabic starts here.
✓ Used by beginners and early readers
Once a child has completed the Al-Qaidah an-Nooraniyyah and can read Arabic confidently, they progress to reading directly from the Qur'an. Each child works through at their own pace, with the teacher providing individual guidance and correction throughout.
✓ For children who have completed the QaidaTajweed
The rules of beautiful, correct Qur'anic recitation
- Correct letter pronunciation — Makhaarij al-Huroof (points of articulation)
- Letter characteristics — Sifaat (heavy, light, nasal sounds and more)
- Elongation rules (Madd), nasalisation (Ghunna) and Qalqala
- Correct stopping (Waqf) and starting (Ibtidaa) points
- Rules applied directly while reading Qur'an — not taught as dry theory
- Introduced gradually as children are ready, building on their recitation
A clear, structured reference that covers all the essential rules of Tajweed with examples, diagrams and exercises. Introduced once a child has developed a foundation in reading, helping them refine and beautify their recitation in a systematic way.
✓ Introduced once basic reading is establishedDuas
Essential supplications for everyday life
- Daily duas: waking up, sleeping, eating, entering and leaving the home
- Duas for travel, the toilet, looking in the mirror and sneezing
- Protective duas — Ayat al-Kursi and the three Quls
- Every dua taught with its meaning so children understand what they are saying
- Progressive by level — children build their repertoire year by year
Duas are taught using A Child's Gift — a popular and well-loved book used in madrasahs across the UK. It covers all the essential daily duas in a clear, child-friendly format, with Arabic text and transliteration so children can learn to read and understand what they are saying.
✓ All levels covered · Progressive by yearIslamic Studies
Faith, character, history and practice
- Aqeedah — belief in Allah, the angels, the books, the prophets and the Last Day
- The Five Pillars of Islam — Shahadah, Salah, Sawm, Zakah and Hajj
- Fiqh basics — Wudu, the method of Salah, and fasting rules for children
- Seerah — the life and character of the Prophet ﷺ
- History — stories of the Prophets and the Companions
- Akhlaq — Islamic manners, kindness, honesty and good character
Islamic Studies is taught from the full An-Nasihah Islamic Curriculum across all levels. This child-friendly programme covers Aqeedah, Fiqh, Seerah, Islamic history and Akhlaq in a structured, age-appropriate way. Each level builds on the last, giving children a thorough and well-rounded Islamic education.
✓ All levels · Covers Aqeedah, Fiqh, Seerah & AkhlaqCelebrations & Rewards
Recognising milestones and building a sense of community
- Children who complete their Al-Qaidah an-Nooraniyyah are rewarded with a special gift to mark the achievement
- Children who complete the Qur'an receive a gift and their achievement is celebrated with a party
- Eid parties are held for Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha — a chance for children to celebrate together as a community
- Rewards and recognition are used throughout the year to keep children motivated and engaged