Welcome: how this course works

Step 1 of 5

In the video

Watch this lesson's video, then follow the steps below to practise.

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

Explain what tajweed is and why we learn it
Know which way of reciting this course follows: Hafs from 'Asim
Use the routine in every lesson: listen first, then say it out loud on your turn
Follow the opening ayat of Surah Al-Fatihah as you hear them
Set a daily practice time you can keep

Download the lesson sheet (PDF)Watch the video first, then practise here. Print the sheet to practise away from the screen.

Step 2 of 5

Every lesson uses the same routine. LISTEN means just listen. YOUR TURN means say it out loud, even quietly.

Press start and try it with this letter.

بَ

LISTENYOUR TURNPress start when you're ready.

Step 3 of 5

This is how Surah Al-Fatihah begins, straight after the Bismillah. Tap each ayah to hear it.

ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ

[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds

Al-Fatihah 1:2

ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,

Al-Fatihah 1:3

By the end of Level 1 you will read these yourself, letter by letter.

Step 4 of 5

1What do you do when you see YOUR TURN?

2Which of these words means heart?

3Which way of reciting does this course follow?

Step 5 of 5

Little and often works best. Pick a daily time you can keep, read out loud and read to a teacher when you can.

My daily practice

This week

Your practice is recorded automatically as you go. See your progress

Next lesson: the Arabic alphabet.