Many Arab Academy students are non-Arabic speaking Muslims who want to be able to understand the language of their Holy Book and understand the verses they recite when they pray their five daily prayers. They are attracted to Arab Academy courses because we recognize the special needs and difficulties of learners of Quranic Arabic who do not already have the background in Arabic language that native speakers do.

The Arabic of the Quran, the Muslim holy book, is considered the purest and most correct form of Arabic because it is the words of God. It is sometimes also called classical Arabic. Quranic Arabic differs from Modern Standard Arabic in that it has some different vocabulary terms and in that all the vowels are written out.

Our Quranic Arabic courses are great for those who are interested in learning and understanding the language and meaning of the Quran. They can click on any word and hear it pronounced and read a translation. The courses also provide essential background information on each surah (سورة) in English that gives a historical perspective and hence enables students to understand the surah fully. It also stresses the tafsir (تفسير), or explanation of the meaning of the Quran. Interactive activities ensure that they have learnt, understood and retained the meanings of the surah.

Many of our Quranic Arabic students wish not only to understand what they read in the Quran, but also to recite it properly, and so they find the fact that special colors provide them with a key on tajweed (تجويد) rules that are also explained to them of great use. Tajweed literally means "improvement" and refers to learning to pronounce the Quran as Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did.  Such students find they benefit even more from the immediate one-on-one feedback they get from an instructor when they sign up for one of our supplemental speaking courses that allow them to practice reading the Quran with a qualified instructor.

One of the best things about our Quranic Arabic courses is that students quickly find themselves understanding the meaning of the Quran without being required to memorize complex rules of grammar. The only prerequisite to the courses is knowledge of the Arabic alphabet, a course that Arab Academy also provides. The emphasis on meaning over grammar has helped those with the least confidence in their language skills to master the language of the Quran.

When you enroll in our online courses, you will be given the option of following a Quranic Arabic track. Other students prefer to immerse themselves fully in Muslim culture and study Quranic Arabic in Egypt with Arab Academy.