Classical Arabic Foundations
(Year 1)

Arabic fluency, one word at a time

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Build a strong foundation in Classical Arabic in this immersive year-long course, covering Books 1-3 of the renowned Madinah Arabic Reader series. Across three progressive modules, you’ll develop practical skills in reading, writing, listening, and conversation—gaining the tools to understand Qur’anic passages, classical texts, and everyday Arabic with confidence.

Perfect for committed beginners ready to start from scratch and progress toward fluency in  foundational Classical Arabic.

Enrol now and unlock the language of the Qur’an, Islamic scholarship, and centuries of rich tradition!

Course Instructor

Instructor Biography:

Ustadha tbc

Thursdays, 7.00pm – 9pm

Term 1*
Week commencing: 7th September – 10th November 2026 (10 weeks)

Term 2*
Week commencing: 16th November 2026 – 14th December 2026 (5 weeks)
14th – 18th December: Ramadan Revival Summit

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Week commencing: 4th January 2027 – 5th February 2027 (5 weeks)
1st – 5th Feb: Exams & Dala’il al-Khayrat Readings

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Term 3*
Week commencing: 12th April – 29th June 2027 (10 weeks)

10 Best Days Dhul Hijja Series (exact dates tbc)

*Please note there are exams at the end of each term.

Course Overview & Summary – Madinah Arabic Reader (Books 1–3)

Structure & Duration

  • Module 1 (10 weeks): Beginner level (Book 1) – Introduction to reading, writing, and basic conversation.

  • Module 2 (10 weeks): Beginner level (Book 2) – Expands vocabulary, introduces plurals, dual forms, and past tense.

  • Module 3 (10 weeks): Beginner level (Book 3) – Focus on fluency, verb conjugations, complex sentences, and classical Arabic.

Key Features

✅ Interactive Learning: Live classes (2 hours/week) with Q&A, drills, and role-play.
✅ Grid Method: A structured technique to master Arabic speech patterns.
✅ Homework & Practice: 2–3 hours/week for revision and exercises.
✅ Progressive Difficulty: Builds from basic nouns to complex grammar and storytelling.

What You’ll Learn

  • Module 1: 300+ words, simple sentences, questions, and descriptions.

  • Module 2: 350+ words, past tense, plurals, professions, and directions.

  • Module 3: 300+ advanced words, present/past tense, storytelling, and Qur’anic vocabulary.

Resources

  • Free PDF textbooks (linked for each module).

  • Handouts and exercises via Moodle.

Ideal for: Students seeking structured, interactive Arabic learning with a focus on classical and Qur’anic comprehension.

£399

(Early bird offer £369, ends 20/08/2026)

The ability to read the Qur’an (Arabic)

Complete Year 1 to earn your Certificate in Foundational Arabic Studies, demonstrating a grounding in foundation Classical Arabic.

What Our Students Say

Hear from those who have studied Classical Arabic Foundations and gained a foundational understanding of the Arabic language.

"I took part in the Classical Arabic foundations course which was an intense 3 term session. The teachers were amazing mashallah, always ready to explain and make things understandable even when they got tough! Kept us motivated with regular reminders and created a lovely environment to learn from. It was also lovely meeting new sisters who made the experience all the more enjoyable. "
Student
- Fatima Alibhai
"This is a wonderful course for anyone who intends to begin their Arabic language journey. Prior to this course I have tried numerous ways (Duolingo, you tube videos etc.) to learn Arabic but nothing actually worked. This course had a great impact on my recitation and prayers as I can better understand the words I am uttering. I am grateful to all the teachers who were indeed very supportive and kind."
Student
- Rafia Nimal
"I found the course very well structured, engaging and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The professionalism, passion and sheer love of the language of the teachers is simply infectious, may Allah reward them with good. I like to attend classes in person but the teachers were always available and happy to help when needed so it didn't feel that I was on an online course."
Student
- Summaira Saddiq