Introduction to Qur’aanic Arabic: Live In Person: Level I (SPR26) | Houston, TX

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  • Instructor: Nadiyah Ahmad
  • 15-Week Spring Semester Dates:
    March 28 - July 5
Course overview
This course is designed to use techniques for easy learning to teach students the Arabic alphabet in all its forms, the vowel system, and diacritic markings so that they can start reading words. Students will be introduced to the process of correct letter pronunciation with the use of drills, writing assignments, new Qur’aanic vocabulary, and Al-Faatehah. They also learn the definite article, sun and moon letters, and the connecting hamzah. This course supports student confidence with friendly opportunities to practice new skills and with a variety of high-quality, creative learning materials.
Book requirements
"Basic Keys to Learning Qur'aanic Arabic" and "Activity Workbook"
course day & time
SATURDAYS
10:30-12:00 CST


LAB: TBD

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What will you gain from an Introduction to Qur'aanic Arabic ?

  • 12 Modules
  • Weekly Live Sessions
  • Weekly Language Labs
  • Video Playbacks
  • System of Progression

Learn In a Community of Care

We are focused on what is important, you.  The journey of Qur'aanic Arabic fluency is one that requires patience, care, and concern for the learner and the language, which is what we focus upon at ILI.

Read and Connect With Qur'aan

Read was the first command to Muhammed the Prophet (SAW).  And In just a few short weeks you will be able to connect with the symbols in Qur'aan to make sounds.  Sounds become words, words become sentences, and sentences bring about meaning.
Meet the instructor

Nadiyah Ahmad

Nadiyah Ahmad is the Director of Islamic Learning Institute.  She has worked for 24 years alongside her late husband, Imam Qasim Ahmed (RA) in building and growing ILI.  Sister Nadiyah holds a BS in Education and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction.  As a lifelong educator in both private and public sectors, Sister Nadiyah uses her curriculum and instruction background to create learning materials and programs for ILI.Fonda Kitt Muhammad is the Founder and Executive Director of Leaders by Choice (LBC). At LBC, Fonda aims to guide each student toward responsible self management. With a Masters in Education, she has created a myriad of learning environments wherein students learn to love challenging themselves. Her personal philosophy is, "You have to reach them before you can teach them." She plans to bring that same practice to the Islamic Learning Institute as she begins her journey working with the Young Scholars.