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An all-encompassing, three year flagship children's course that aims to revive the traditional discipline of the linguistical recital of the Noble Qur'an
Carefully assimilated by renowned subject experts - rooted in classical, Islamic academic rigour - this three year Qirat programme will inculcate a loving luminous bond between students and the Holy Qur’an.
Using a range of classical and contemporary learning techniques and resource, children will steadily progress from learning about classical Qur’anic recitation - within class discussion and regular practice – to reading and reciting the Majestic Qur’an with total fluency and elocution, whilst gaining an excellent insight into the different linguistic, lexical, phonetic, morphological and syntactical forms permitted when reciting the Holy Qur’an .
This unique flagship course also paves the way to broader and more advanced Quranic studies such has Hifz, advanced Tajweed/Qir’ah, and our ijaza programme.
"Those to whom We have given the Book, recite it in the manner it should be read" {Surah al-Baqarah, verse 121}
Who is This Course For
This course has been specifically designed for children who wish to excel in their reading and recitation of the Majestic Qur’an.
Admissions Requirements
This programme is open to any child - aged 7 and upwards - that can proficiently recite Juz Amma (the 30th Chapter). If required, all supplemental materials will be requested in the form of an audio note using WhatsApp by the course administrator.
Admission for all Essential Islam courses are administered by our course facilitation team. Applications for the 'Children’s Qira’ah Academy' must be submitted through our online portal: simply fill out the application form and click the 'enrol now' button.
Attendance is mandatory, students risk being withdrawn from the programme for a lack of commitment (see our terms and conditions for more details).
Cohorts and Deadlines
The programme is offered once per year. The next cohort starts in September 2021.
We encourage applications to be submitted early, as we anticipate a high volume of applications for this course.
Traditionally, there are 10 recognised schools of qira’at, and each one derives its name from a famous recitation of Holy Qur'an. These reciters were known for precise narration and accurate pronunciation, as well excellent proficiency
Curriculum
The syllabus has been structured and tailored for a modern-day audience, in an age of technological advancements and tools that were not readily available only a decade ago. We aim to use visual and auditory aids coupled with a traditional syllabus - taught and perfected over almost a century ago - to maximise learning proficiency for our students.
Students will be receiving a prolific education in the recitation of Holy Qur’an that is parallel to many of the great syllabi around the globe.
Core specialisations focus on the nuances of the Arabic language, phonetics and articulation, the correct pronunciation of Arabic terms, practice-based learning, excellent knowledge of the different linguistic, lexical, phonetic, morphological and syntactical forms permitted when reciting the Holy Qur’an, and reciting (tilawah) the Majestic Qur'an with tartil (i.e. with hymnody and no haste).
Structure
There will be two classes, with each class having a maximum of 15 children. Each class will have two one hour teaching slots a week.
Class 10 (full, no seats) is taught on Saturday between 10am and 11am, and Sunday between 10am and 11am.
Class 11 (full, no seats) is taught on Saturday between 11am and 11.30am, and Sunday between 11am and 11.30am.
Class 12 will be taught on Saturday between 6pm and 7pm, and Sunday between 12pm and 1pm.
There is also a weekly group recital (day and time TBC), where we will recite the full Qur’an several times. Each weekly recital will be lead by Ustadh Hamza, and will be a quarter juz (chapter) at a time.
Homework
Homework will be set regularly once a week and will be supported by audio aids. Students are expected to follow the tutorials to assist their recitation and progress.
Homework will be marked on the night of submission, and returned to parents before the next class is due.
Duration
Our current curriculum road-map is based on a 3 year cycle (120 weeks).
Parental Expectations
As a virtual course, it is imperative that we have the support of the parent throughout. Parents will play a key role by promoting positive classroom behaviour, ensure their children are doing their homework and daily recitals, whilst helping them to also be more organised, as well as validating their children’s efforts.
Course Overview
This is an online only, Virtual Learning course, which is streamed live weekly with classes led by academic instructors, and supported by distance learning on-demand resources, personal 1-2-1 academic tutor assistance, and a dedicated student liaison team.
Streamlined through our unique e-learning platform, all our virtual learning courses are delivered as follows:
Through this course, children will develop a wide range of skills, underpinned by knowledge of the traditional discipline of the linguistical recital of the Noble Qur'an with the correct elocution.
Certificates will be awarded upon the successful completion of the three year course, which will also allow students to progress onto our 2 year ijaza program.
All our courses are distinctively tailored in order to kick-start transformational change within our communities, which is why we are confident that we have the right route for every learner.
As experts in propagating higher Islamic education for lifelong learning, our flexible programmes are a great way to continue your personal development, further your Islamic study, or progress your career as an Islamic instructor.
Master Classes From Qualified Teachers
Hamza Khan is a vibrant young ustadh that descends from a noble family of Qurra, including his honourable grandfather who has taught the science of Qur’anic recitation for decades in Bangladesh and beyond.
He has demonstrated a real passion for the Holy Qur'an from an early age; being bestowed with an ijaza (and permission to teach) in Hafs at the tender age of 18.
Ustadh Hamza is currently studying the highly revered ‘Dars e Nizami’ curriculum as well as other Islamic sciences, whilst also pursuing further advanced studies in the science of Quranic recitation and memorisation.
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Ustaad Hamza has been an excellent teacher throughout, and has really helped my daughter quickly progress on the Qaida is such a short period of time, we will being the Qur’an soon. I was surprised how quickly she grasped the rules of tajweed, and can only put this down to Ustaad Hamza's great teaching skills. I have now also enrolled my five year old son onto the Quran Academy course.