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Qaidah : Letter Lane
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My intention with this webpage is to show how Arabic courses can be taught based upon my own journey. I aspire to provide these classes to students who are interested in mastering the reading, the language and the memorization of the Quran. My aspiration is to do this with
Measured Tones Institute.
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Narrated `Uthman:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it." Hajjaj ibn Minhal narrated to us, Shu`bah narrated to us, he said: Alqamah ibn Marthad informed me, I heard Sa`d ibn `Ubaydah, on the authority of Abu `Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami, on the authority of `Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, on the authority of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, who said: “The best of you is he who learns the Qur’an and teaches it.” He said: And Abu `Abd al-Rahman recited during the reign of `Uthman until al-Hajjaj came. He said: And that was Who made me sit in this seat of mine. حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مِنْهَالٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَلْقَمَةُ بْنُ مَرْثَدٍ، سَمِعْتُ سَعْدَ بْنَ عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ السُّلَمِيِّ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ وَأَقْرَأَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ فِي إِمْرَةِ عُثْمَانَ حَتَّى كَانَ الْحَجَّاجُ، قَالَ وَذَاكَ الَّذِي أَقْعَدَنِي مَقْعَدِي هَذَا‏.‏

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The Qaidah is a basic course that teaches how to read and pronounce Arabic letters and words. A section is a part of the Qaidah course that includes several lessons for students to complete. During a class, the teacher and students work together to learn and practice the content of a section. Each lesson typically includes 6 letters or words for students to practice reading and pronouncing.
Qaidah Section Lesson Time Breakdown
Section Name
Lesson Numbers
Hours per Section
Classes ( 30 Min)
Classes (45 min)
Page Range
1
Letter Lane - Section 1
Lessons 1 - 45 (45 lessons)
3 hours 45 minutes
8 classes
5 classes
1 - 6
2
Short Vowel Shore - Section 2
Lessons 46 - 71 (26 lessons)
2 hours 10 minutes
5 classes
3 classes
8 - 11
3
Green Tanween - Section 3
Lessons 72 - 92 (21 lessons)
1 hour 45 minutes
4 classes
3 classes
14 - 16
4
Long Vowel Valley - Section 4
Lessons 93 - 120 (28 lessons)
2 hours 20 minutes
5 classes
4 classes
18 - 19
5
Sukoon Sands - Section 5
Lessons 121 - 149 (29 lessons)
2 hours 25 minutes
5 classes
4 classes
24 - 25
6
Shaddah Shivers - Section 6
Lessons 150 - 186 (37 lessons)
3 hours 5 minutes
7 classes
5 classes
30 - 33
7
Tajweed Trip - Section 7
Lessons 187 - 240 (54 lessons)
4 hours 30 minutes
9 classes
6 classes
36 - 44
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Overall Courses Structure

This educational program is divided into three distinct parts, each with its own focus and completion timeline.
The Qaidah course consists of seven sections, focusing on reading and pronunciation skills. It takes approximately 19 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Depending on the student's pace, this course is typically covered over a few weeks. Completion of the Qaidah course is required before advancing to the Quran Memorization or Arabic Language courses.
The Quran Memorization course is comprised of 604 sections, with a goal of completing 10 sections per month, meaning the entire course takes around 60 months (5 years). Repetition is heavily emphasized within each hour, as students repeatedly recite and practice specific verses to ensure memorization. Review occurs on subsequent days and weekly to solidify retention. This course requires completion of the Qaidah course before enrollment.
The Arabic Language Course is made up of 8 sections, with each section requiring approximately 75 hours to complete, resulting in a total of 600 hours. Depending on the student's schedule, this course can be completed over several months to a year. Students in this course must have completed the Qaidah course before enrollment. By the end of the Arabic Language course, students should be able to listen to a 1-hour news broadcast or lecture on an Islamic topic, write a 5-page paper on the topic, deliver a 15-minute speech, and engage in a 1-hour discussion about the subject.

Qaidah Structure

The Qaidah course consists of 7 sections, each with approximately 6 pages of content, for a total of 28 pages. There are about 6 lessons per page, adding up to a total of 240 lessons. The time required for each section is as follows:
Letter Lane: 3 hours 45 minutes
Short Vowel Shore: 2 hours 10 minutes
Green Tanween: 1 hour 45 minutes
Long Vowel Valley: 2 hours 20 minutes
Sukoon Sands: 2 hours 25 minutes
Shaddah Shivers: 3 hours 5 minutes
Tajweed Trip: 4 hours 30 minutes
Each lesson also introduces a new Arabic word for optional exposure, although these words are not part of formal assessments.

Qaidah Course Fee and Discount Option

The Qaidah per Section price is $200. However, students can qualify for a discounted rate if they meet specific requirements that demonstrate their commitment to the learning process. To qualify for the discounted fee, students must:
Provide a schedule outlining their home study plan to ensure consistent practice outside of class.
Arrive 5 minutes early to each class to be prepared and ready to begin on time.
Ask at least 1 question per lesson to actively engage in the learning process.
Stay for the entire duration of each class session to ensure full participation.
Commit to teaching others beyond just the "Letter Lane" section of the Qaidah, helping fellow students learn and succeed.

Qaidah Pedagogy

Lessons in Qaidah are designed to be brief and efficient. Each section begins with intention setting, followed by rest, food, and drink to ensure focus. The first lesson is taught in 3 minutes, the second lesson is taught in another 3 minutes, and the first lesson is reviewed in 2 minutes. The goal is for students to read each lesson in under 20 seconds.

If a student struggles with an exercise, they return to the corresponding lesson for correction. After successfully completing a lesson, students take on the responsibility of teaching that lesson to others, which reinforces their learning.
The first section covers Letter Lane (Lessons 1–45), while the second section moves on to Short Vowel Shore (Lessons 46–71). Graduates of Letter Lane will progress to Short Vowel Shore, but they will also spend part of their class time teaching Letter Lane to new students.
Class durations are 45 minutes for the first section and 1 hour for subsequent sections. Each session is divided into two parts: the first 30 minutes are teacher-led, and the remaining 30 minutes involve graduates teaching in breakout rooms, with supervision and spot checks by the teacher.
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(584) Memorize the ARABIC ALPHABET in 7 Minutes (Really) - YouTube
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Qaidah Success Milestones

Students will achieve the following milestones throughout the Qaidah course:
Letter Lane: Pronounce six 4-letter words correctly within 20 seconds. ​
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Short Vowel Shore: Pronounce twelve 4-letter words within 40 seconds.
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Green Tanween: Pronounce six 4-letter words with tanween sounds within 20 seconds.
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Long Vowel Valley: Pronounce six 4-letter words with madd sounds within 20 seconds.
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Sukoon Sands: Pronounce six 4-letter words with sukoon sounds within 20 seconds.
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Shaddah Shivers: Pronounce six 4-letter words with shaddah sounds within 20 seconds.
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Tajweed Trip: Pronounce two ayahs correctly within 20 seconds.
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For complete success in the Qaidah course:
Students should be able to read Lesson 240 within 20 seconds and page 44 within 3 minutes.
Students should be able to teach a lesson to another person, ensuring the learner can also perform the task within the same time constraints.

Quran Memorization Course (NOT YET OFFERED)

The Quran Memorization course is structured to help students memorize the Quran gradually. It consists of 604 sections, with a target of completing 10 sections per month, leading to a total duration of 60 months (5 years). Graduation from the Qaidah course is required to begin this course.
The memorization process includes several key stages:
Reading with a teacher: Students are guided by a teacher to ensure correct pronunciation and understanding of the verses.
Listening to recitation: Listening to the verses recited correctly reinforces the sounds and rhythms, aiding memorization.
Learning the meaning: Understanding the meaning of the verses helps students retain them more effectively.
Repetition: During each session, students repeatedly practice reciting the verses. This frequent repetition is key to solidifying the memorization process, with multiple recitations happening within each hour.
Review: Memorized verses are reviewed the next day to ensure retention.
Weekly review: Students also engage in weekly review sessions to revisit previously memorized sections, helping maintain fluency over time.
By focusing on repetition during sessions and ensuring regular review on following days and weekly, the Quran Memorization course ensures students retain what they learn with accurate pronunciation and deep understanding.

Arabic Language Course (NOT YET OFFERED)

The Arabic Language Course also requires completion of the Qaidah course. This course is designed to build proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, particularly focusing on Quranic Arabic. The course is divided into 8 sections, with each section taking approximately 75 hours to complete, for a total of 600 hours.
Learning Objectives for Section 1:
In the first section of the course, students will focus on foundational skills, such as:
Differentiating between terms like "college," "university," "teacher," and "child" in Arabic.
Constructing simple sentences such as "I study 6 ___ in a day" or "I work ___ in the office."
Answering basic questions like "Do (she/you) like your work, Zainab?"
Completing reading comprehension exercises by answering 4 questions about a 5-sentence paragraph on studying.
Participating in listening activities, where students listen to a conversation about a family, write down what they heard, correct mistakes, and answer questions.
Selecting appropriate question words and verbs for given sentences.
Forming sentences and answering questions with original responses.
The overall goal of the Arabic Language Course is to enable students to:
Listen to a 1-hour news broadcast or lecture on an Islamic topic.
Write a 5-page paper on the topic.
Deliver a 15-minute speech on the topic.
Engage in a 1-hour discussion about the subject.

Arabic Language Course Fee and Discount Option

The Arabic Language Course is priced at $1,125 per section, with each section requiring 75 hours to complete. Since the course consists of 8 sections, the total cost for the entire course is $9,000.
However, students can qualify for a discounted rate if they meet certain requirements that show their commitment to the learning process. To be eligible for the discounted fee, students must:
Submit a study schedule outlining their home study plan to ensure consistent practice outside of class.
Arrive 5 minutes early to each class session, demonstrating punctuality and readiness to learn.
Ask at least 1 question per lesson to stay actively engaged in the material.
Stay for the full duration of each class session to maximize learning time.
Commit to helping others in their learning, including assisting fellow students beyond the introductory lessons.
By adhering to these conditions, students show dedication to the course and foster a more interactive and collaborative learning environment.
My intention with this webpage is to show how Arabic courses can be taught based upon my own journey. I aspire to provide these classes to students who are interested in mastering the reading, the language and the memorization of the Quran. My aspiration is to do this with Measured Tones Institute.
Qaidah Section Lesson Time Breakdown
Overall Courses Structure
Qaidah Structure
Qaidah Course Fee and Discount Option
Qaidah Pedagogy
Qaidah Success Milestones
Quran Memorization Course (NOT YET OFFERED)
Arabic Language Course (NOT YET OFFERED)
Arabic Language Course Fee and Discount Option
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