Arabic for Kids

Admissions Open for 2025

The Online Arabic for Kids Programme is tailored to provide a foundational understanding of classical Arabic through which students can access the Qur’an, Hadith, and key texts in Islamic jurisprudence. The course seeks to empower young learners with essential tools for living their lives with a deeper understanding of Islam.

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Course Overview

This online program covers essential Islamic sciences in a way that young learners can absorb. It is delivered with a personal developmental approach, emphasising skills-focused learning and one-to-one mentorship, with a strong emphasis on (mainly classical) Arabic skills.

Course objectives

The course introduces students to the eloquence of the Arabic language and the dynamic nature of Islamic sciences, including their theological and jurisprudential foundations, exploring key issues that Muslims face on a day-to-day basis.

Who is this course for?

This program is open to both young men and women (with sisters taught by female academics) who meet the following criteria:

  • Are between 12 and 14 years of age.
  • Have a strong commitment to self-study outside of class hours.
  • Be able to recite the Qur’an fluently and recognise the Arabic script.
  • Have a good understanding of basic Islamic rulings, such as Taharah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj, as well as du'as (supplications) and the Sīrah of the Prophet ﷺ.

Timing

3 days a week, 5-8 pm. This is a live course, thus there will be no recordings.

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Curriculum

The first year of the course focus on building groundwork in Arabic, developing an understanding of Islamic studies, and learning to translate the Qur’an. The second year prepares learners to access key texts in Islamic jurisprudence, as well as translating the Qur'an using their skills (and the guidance of a teacher).

Course Structure

This course is split over two years:

Year 1

Year 1 starts students off with the basics of Arabic syntax and grammar (Naḥw and Ṣarf) through primers in both fields. At the same time, students are encouraged to memorise the 30th Juz’ whilst exploring its translation and meanings. In addition, topics such as Taharah, puberty, salah, ḥalal and ḥaram, and tazkiyah are covered as part of the Islamic Studies curriculum.

Year 2

Year 2 continues with more advanced concepts in the Arabic language, as well as a focus on Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh), whilst also exploring Surahs in the Qur’an with encouragement to memorise these chapters. Further topics such as family issues and rules of finance, trade and commerce are also covered. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in Arabic, enabling them to continue their studies in Hadith, Tafseer, and other Islamic sciences, with a clear understanding of key concepts in Islamic law.

Entry at any point beyond year 1 is subject to an eligibility assessment.

The curriculum is continuously evolving and being refined, and every effort has been made to have the most up-to-date information available.

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Unique Opportunities for Graduates

Develop the skills necessary to allow Islam to have a pivotal role in all aspects of life, with a good understanding of halal and haram. Have a solid foundation on which to continue studying more advanced Islamic concepts at Islamic institutions internationally.

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Exams & Assignments

The assessment structure for the course involves a mixture of oral evaluations as well as written examinations to ensure progress and suitably measure understanding. Advancement within the course is contingent upon successful completion of the required assessments.

We employ both summative assessments, which contribute to your final course outcome, and formative assessments, which do not contribute to the outcome but provide valuable feedback on your progress. This balanced approach allows you to adapt to the assessment style while enabling us to offer additional support where necessary. Teachers will assess your work and provide constructive feedback, highlighting your strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for further growth.

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Fees & Funding

£600 per year, payable as £50 per month for 12 months.

Need helping funding your studies?

If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. Please contact courses@almasjid.co.uk with details of your circumstances, and a member of our team will be in touch.

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