Course Description:
In this course, students with little or no familiarity with the Arabic alphabet will learn to correctly read the Qur’an in Arabic. Emphasis will be on establishing correct pronunciation habits and building fluency.
Course Structure:
- Each week, students will watch one video by Shaykh Rizwan Arastu.
- Students must attend one weekly live session with Shaykh Rizwan in which they will practice the material learned in the week’s video and receive one-on-one coaching. These sessions will be conducted via Zoom.
Prerequisites:
- It is advised that students be at least 16 years old.
- It is highly recommended that the student memorize the Arabic alphabet prior to the start of class.
- High-speed internet connection, mic, headphones, and webcam.
- Students must keep webcams on for the duration of each live session.
Homework:
- Student should expect to spend 20 minutes per day practicing and reviewing class material.
Dates and Timings:
- Course Dates: Week of Sep. 8 to Week of Dec. 15, 2024 (15 Weeks)
- Weekly live session: Tuesdays 9-10pm EST.
Attendance Policy:
- Please note that Islamic Literacy has a strict attendance policy as part of its effort to promote a positive learning experience. The minimum requirement for any class is that you show up! You are allowed only one unexcused absence. Further absences are grounds for expulsion from this course. Preplanned absences for work and travel must be approved by the admin@islamic-literacy.org. Medical and family emergencies must be explained before or soon after to the admin@islamic-literacy.org.
Course Fee:
- $200
Deadline to Register:
- Register by Sept. 5, 2024
Textbook:
- Graded Steps in Qurʾān Reading (self-study edition) by Abdul Wahid Hamid (ISBN 0948196181)
- we will cover only Unit 6 thru Unit 37
- As the book is out of print, a PDF version will be provided.
