Program Overview

This program is designed for students seeking a balanced and integrated approach to Arabic language learning and Qur’an studies. It guides learners progressively from foundational literacy and pronunciation to deeper understanding of Qur’anic and Hadith texts.

Across three structured levels, students develop Arabic reading, writing, and speaking skills while simultaneously learning Tajwīd, Tilawah, and Nazira under qualified instructors. The program emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and gradual mastery, making it suitable for beginners and advancing students alike.

Who is this course for:

• Beginners who want to master the basics of reading, writing, and speaking Arabic.
• Students learning correct Qur’anic pronunciation with Tajweed rules.
• Individuals starting their journey in structured Arabic and Qur’an learning.

About the text:

At-Tariq ilā Al-Arabiya (الطريق إلى العربية) – Level One Textbook

For this level, we have adopted the first volume of At-Tariq ilā Al-Arabiya (الطريق إلى العربية) as our textbook. This book is widely recognized among Bengali-speaking learners in the Indian subcontinent. In fact, it has achieved a national standard in meeting the needs of the majority of Muslim students in one country for learning Arabic.

The main feature of this book is its methodology: for a non-Arabic speaker, the learning process begins not directly in Arabic, but in the learner’s native or closest language, gradually moving toward full Arabic immersion. This step-by-step approach—from their own language to Arabic—has enabled translations into English and several other languages worldwide.

Our review indicates that among non-Arabic speakers, there are primarily two recognized approaches to learning Arabic:

1. Grammar-heavy approach: This focuses excessively on grammar, often leaving little opportunity for practical language use.

2. Integrated approach: This balances language and grammar, starting with fundamental and simple concepts and gradually progressing to advanced levels.

At-Tariq ilā Al-Arabiya represents the second, simpler, and culturally relevant approach. It is the product of the author’s 55 years of experience in structured Arabic education and is widely respected for its integrated methodology.

We have adopted the first to third volumes of this book as the progressive textbooks for our Arabic language education across three levels. Alhamdulillah, these volumes are also in the process of being translated into simplified English and Malay, further expanding accessibility.

Although this book is complete as a standalone textbook, the author’s experience shows that the learning experience is enhanced significantly with a companion exercise book. Therefore, we will also use the author’s other book, Al-Tamrin (التمرين الكتابي على الطريق إلى العربية), which is written in alignment with the sequential lesson plan of At-Tariq ilā Al-Arabiya.

We will begin using this exercise book from Level One, Class 8, continuing into Level Two, in alignment with the second volume of At-Tariq ilā Al-Arabiya. This ensures a smooth, continuous learning progression for the students.

Tajwīd Books :

Uses specially designed modules and textbooks prepared by Al-Azhar alumni and adapted from the latest Tajwid syllabus used in Al-Azhar higher institutions. Students not only master the fundamental sciences of Tajwid, but are also prepared to advance further into higher education, whether at Al-Azhar University or other universities around the world.

Books used:

Tajwīd Rasm ‘Uthmānī (Abdul Qadir Wong, an Al-Azhar graduate)

Tajwīd Notes for the Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate (aligned with the Al-Azhar syllabus)

About the Authors:

Abu Taher Misbah was a respected Islamic scholar and thinker known for his contributions to Islamic education and da‘wah. His works emphasize clarity of belief, sound methodology, and the importance of structured learning grounded in classical Islamic scholarship.