Noorani Qaida in Urdu and English: Free PDF Download
All 28 takhtis of the Noorani Qaida in Indian style, with every rule written in both Urdu and English, from the first letter to reading the Qur'an.
Updated 25 October 2026
55 pagesQur'an sheet
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Ages 4 and up, and adult beginnersbest for
10–15 minutes a daytime it takesThe Noorani Qaida is the traditional first book for learning to read the Qur'an. It starts with the Arabic letters on their own, then joined letters, the harakat, and step by step every rule needed to read the Qur'an correctly.
This edition has every heading and rule in both Urdu and English, side by side, so children, parents and teachers can follow it in the language they are most comfortable with. It is the Jamia Hafs edition used in our own Maktab, following the traditional lesson order across 28 takhtis, in the Indian style used in mushafs printed in India.
Colours help children remember, a "spell it out" box shows how each word is read letter by letter, the way it is done in class, and every practice word is taken from the Qur'an and only uses what has already been taught.
How to use it well
- 1Letters
Takhti 1–2: the Arabic letters on their own and joined together.
- 2Harakat
Takhti 3–7: zabar, zer, pesh, the long vowels, huroof-e-leen and tanween.
- 3Noon and meem rules
Takhti 8–10 and 22–24: noon saakin, izhaar, ikhfa, meem saakin, iqlaab and idghaam.
- 4Jazm, qalqalah and tashdeed
Takhti 11–13: reading letters with a jazm, the bouncing sound and doubled letters.
- 5Raa, laam and Allah
Takhti 14–16: when raa and the laam of Allah are heavy or light, and the laam of "al".
- 6Stopping and madd
Takhti 17–20 and 26: how to stop, how long to stretch, and the stop signs.
- 7Reading the Qur'an
Takhti 27–28: real Qur'an pages and the kalimahs, read with everything learned.
What makes this edition different
- Every heading and rule in both Urdu and English, side by side.
- Colour-coded letters and marks, explained on every takhti.
- Heavy letters and qalqalah letters marked from the very first page.
- A "spell it out" box on every takhti, the way words are spelled in class.
- Every practice word is real Qur'anic text, and only uses what has been taught.
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How to use it
Teach a little every day: ten to fifteen minutes is enough. Read each takhti from right to left, one row at a time, and move on only when your child reads it without stopping. Correct pronunciation is learned by listening to a qualified teacher, so read aloud and let the teacher correct you.
Let a teacher take your child from Qaida to fluent Qur'an
Our online Maktab for ages 4 to 13 is taught live by a female teacher: Noorani Qaida, Qur'an with Tajweed, duas, kalimahs and Salah. Pick any time between 5 and 8 PM.
Your first class is free. No payment needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Noorani Qaida free?
Yes. Download the PDF and print as many copies as you like for your family, class or masjid.
Are the rules written in Urdu?
Yes. Every heading and rule is written in both Urdu and English, side by side.
How many takhtis are in this Noorani Qaida?
There are 28 takhtis, from the separate letters in Takhti 1 to reading pages of the Qur'an in Takhti 27 and 28. The book is 55 pages.
Which style of Arabic text does it use?
It uses the Indian style, the same as the mushafs printed in India.
Is there an English-only edition?
Yes. The same Qaida is also available with the rules in English only.
Can my child learn the Qaida with a teacher online?
Yes. In the Jamia Hafs Maktab, children aged 4 to 13 learn the Noorani Qaida in live online classes with a teacher, and female teachers are available. The first class is free.
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