Quranic Arabic Mastery – Level 1

Master the fundamentals of Quranic Arabic and understand up to 80% of the Qur’an by listening and reading. This structured program combines grammar, vocabulary, and practical Qur’anic application to build a deep, lasting connection with the Book of Allah, Insha-allah.

Who is this program for?

Students who can fluently read the Qur’an with harakāt and sukūn. No prior Arabic grammar knowledge is required.

Highlights:

• Practical Quran-focused learning
• Guided grammar and vocabulary development
• Weekly translation and comprehension practice
• Final tafsir and grammar project

Course Objective: Achieve the ability to understand at least 80% of Qur’anic verses through listening and reading within one year.

Curriculum Overview

Phase 1: Foundations of Quranic Arabic (Months 1–3)

Goal: Build core grammar and vocabulary to understand basic Quranic structures.

Topics:

• Arabic Alphabet (refresher)
• Nouns, Verbs, and Particles (Ism, Fi’l, Harf)
• Definite vs. Indefinite (Al, Tanween)
• Personal and Attached Pronouns
• Gender and Number (singular, dual, plural)
• Present/Past Tense Basics
• Sentence Types: Jumlah Ismiyyah & Jumlah Fi’liyyah
• Nominal Sentence Structure (Mubtada – Khabar)
• Root-Based Vocabulary Introduction
  

Practice:

• Short Quranic Phrases
• Vocabulary from Juz ‘Amma
• Simple Translation and Tafsir-based Exercisesice:
  

Phase 2: Grammar Expansion and Sentence Construction (Months 4–6)

Goal: Understand mid-level sentence structures and essential grammar.

Topics:

• Detailed Pronouns Usage
• Verb Forms I–V Introduction
• Prepositions (Harf al-Jarr)
• Idafah (Possessive Phrases)
• Adjectives and Descriptions
• Negation (La, Lam, Lamma, Ma, Laysa, Inna)
• Common Quranic Particles

Practice:

• Translation of Short Ayahs from Juz 30 and Juz 29
• Vocabulary Expansion (500 Common Quranic Words)
• Root Extraction Exercises

Phase 3: Advanced Grammar and Qur’anic Style (Months 7–9)

Goal: Deepen understanding of Qur’anic expressions and complex grammar.

Topics:

• Full Coverage of Verb Forms I–X
• Complex Sentence Structures (Conditionals, Relative Clauses)
• Kana and Its Sisters
• Inna and Its Sisters
• Qur’anic Emphasis Tools
• Introduction to Balagha (Quranic Rhetoric)

Practice:

• Ayah Analysis
• Translation of Longer Passages
• Comparative Meaning Analysis

Phase 4: Full Qur’anic Immersion and Comprehension Skills (Months 10–12)

Goal: Apply all learned skills to achieve direct comprehension and analysis of Qur’anic verses.

Key Topics:

• Deep Dive into Selected Surahs (Al-Fatiha, excerpts from Al-Baqarah, Yasin, Mulk, Kahf)
• Thematic Vocabulary (belief, worship, stories, rulings)
• Integrated Recitation and Understanding Sessions
• Tafsir-Based Learning for Deeper Insight
• Listening Comprehension Practice

Practice Focus:

• Weekly Translation and Comprehension Assignments
• Oral Quizzes and Listening Tests
• Student Presentations: Grammar and Tafsir Analysis of Selected Surahs

Assessment Plan

• Monthly Quizzes: Vocabulary, Grammar, Ayah Translation
• Mid-course Exam: Conducted after 6 months
• Final Project: Grammar and Tafsir Presentation on a Selected Surah
• Final Exam: Comprehensive Test on Translation and Listening Comprehension

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will Insha-allah:

• Understand approximately 80% of Qur’anic text through listening and reading.
• Translate and analyze a wide range of Qur’anic sentences and passages.
• Establish a strong foundation for further advanced Quranic Arabic studies.