Itqaan Series
Itqaan Series
Itqaan Series is a program designed to help people learn the Quran. The main books, Quran Recitation Made Easy, authored by Sheikh Abu Obaidah, is a 9-part series catering for beginners learning the alphabets all the way until mastering the science of Qiraat. Itqaan Series was established to provide content that is organised, simplified and practical.
Book covers with each stage
Stage 1: Learn the Arabic Alphabet
The book: Arabic Alphabet for Beginners
The first step towards reciting the Qur’an is learning the Arabic Alphabet. Within the first book of the Itqaan Series. This book simply, slowly and effectively consolidates letter recognition and writing skills within the student’s memory.
Students learn how to read, write, and identify the shape of each letter in the Arabic Alphabet, both individually and within a word.App: Master Arabic Alphabet
Stage 2: Learn how to read the Quran
The book: Quran Recitation Made Easy
Once the student has mastered the letters of the Arabic Alphabet, they are introduced to the fundamentals of the Arabic language.
There are two important aspects in this stage.
1. The first one involves students reading the words syllable by syllable, spelling out each word. This helps the student gain a deep understanding of each letter and syllable.
2. The second aspect requires students to read without spelling out the words, which helps them become stronger and more fluent in reading.
Quran Recitation Made Easy is designed to create as many practical examples as possible for the students to complete, allowing them to improve their reading, writing and listening skills. It focuses on the students reading abilities and pronunciations.
Notably, all examples of this book are derived from the Quran to further familiarise the student with the blessed language.
This book covers each concept, following a logical progression, building up fluency and confidence in identifying and reading words with an assortment of vowel sounds. By the conclusion of this stage, students should be able to recite complete words and start reading the Quran.
Resources– Main book: Quran Recitation Made Easy
– Teacher handbook
– Listening Material: Audio
App: iReadQuran
Stage 3: Learn the Main Tajweed Rules
The book: Summary of Main Tajweed Rules
Tajweed refers to the special rules that we must apply within our recitation of the Quran. At this stage, students develop proficiency in their recitation of the Qur’an and are introduced to the main Tajweed rules at a beginner level. This book, additionally, includes an extract of Juz’ 30 with colour-coded Tajweed rules, giving students the opportunity to apply the main rules in their recitation and commence the memorisation of the Qur’an.