Quranic Arabic

Program:

Arabic

Semester:

Semester 2

Code:

QAR101

Credits:

1 Hour(s)

Start Date:

June 1, 2026

Timing:

Sun 9-10 am est

Overview

About this Course

This course is specifically designed for anyone who wishes to begin to understand the language of the Qur’an in a simple, practical, and engaging way. It builds a strong foundation in basic Arabic grammar by connecting grammar lessons to Qur’anic verses and expressions from daily prayer. Students will learn how verbs, nouns, and particles are used in the Qur’an and how these elements come together to form meaningful expressions. Through an interactive teaching style, the course makes learning easy, enjoyable, and directly relevant to understanding the Qur’an. It offers a valuable opportunity for students to take their first step toward a deeper connection with the Qur’an through its language.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of Qur’anic Arabic grammar.
  • Distinguish between nouns, verbs, and particles commonly used in the Qur’an;
  • Analyze simple grammatical structures in selected Qur’anic verses and prayer lessons;
  • Understand selected Qur’anic verses more directly through the application of basic grammar rules.
  • Understand prayer lessons with greater meaning and awareness.
  • Develop confidence in approaching the language of the Qur’an and appreciating its message more deeply.

Assessment Methods:

Assessment in this course will be based on students’ continuous participation and practical application of the concepts taught. Since the course is designed to be interactive, active class participation from all students will be encouraged and will form an important part of the overall evaluation. Students will also be assessed through online quizzes and assignments on selected Qur’anic verses and prayer lessons, allowing them to demonstrate their understanding and ability to apply the rules learned during the course. The assessment will be out of 100 marks, distributed as follows:

  • Class Participation: 30%
  • Online Quizzes: 30%
  • Project Demonstration / Assignments: 40%

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Ust. Akhtar Hussain

Qur’anic Arabic

Akhtar Hussain is an academic and educator with over 15 years of university-level teaching experience in Computer Science across various countries. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to teaching, mentoring, and helping students develop strong academic foundations.

Alongside his professional work in higher education, he has a deep interest in teaching the language of the Qur’an. For the past five years, he has helped learners build the essential tools needed to understand Qur’anic Arabic. His special focus is on students who can read the Qur’an but lack an Arabic background and cannot yet understand its meaning directly.

His teaching approach is clear, interactive, and practical, aiming to make Qur’anic Arabic accessible and meaningful for learners from all backgrounds.