Noorani Qaida PDF: Free Download for Kids and Beginners
All 28 takhtis of the Noorani Qaida in Indian style, colour-coded and clearly laid out, 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 is the Jamia Hafs edition, the one used in our own Maktab. It follows the traditional lesson order across 28 takhtis, in the Indian style used in mushafs printed in India. Each takhti explains its rule in one or two simple sentences, colours help children remember, and a "spell it out" box shows how each word is read letter by letter, the way it is done in class.
Every practice word and phrase is taken from the Qur'an, and every example only uses what has already been taught, so your child is never asked to read something they have not learned yet.
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
- 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.
- Large, clear letters that are easy for small children to read.
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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.
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.
What age should a child start the Noorani Qaida?
Most children start between 4 and 6 years old. Adults who are learning to read the Qur'an for the first time can use it too.
Is there an Urdu edition?
Yes. The same Qaida is also available with the rules written in both English and Urdu.
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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