Understand the Quran you recite
Word-by-word meaning, the context of the verses and explanation drawn from established works of tafseer.
Many of us recite the Quran every day without understanding what we are saying. This course helps you connect the Arabic you read with its meaning, starting with the surahs you already know from prayer.
Your tutor explains vocabulary word by word, gives the meaning of each verse, and draws on established classical works of tafseer for context and explanation. Classes are taught in English or Urdu, depending on what you are most comfortable with.
What you will learn
- Word-by-word translation
- Common Quranic words that, once learned, appear again and again across the Quran.
- Context of revelation
- When the context is reliably reported, the background in which a passage was revealed.
- Lessons for daily life
- What a passage teaches about belief, worship and character, explained in plain language.
- Basic grammar along the way
- Simple patterns of Arabic words, introduced only when they help understanding.
How the course progresses
- 1
Surahs of salah
Al-Fatiha and the short surahs of Juz ʿAmma.
- 2
Selected surahs
Frequently recited surahs such as Al-Kahf, Yasin, Al-Mulk and Ar-Rahman.
- 3
Continuous study
Students who wish can continue through the Quran in order.
A typical class
- 1.Recite the passage being studied
- 2.Word-by-word meaning
- 3.Explanation and context
- 4.Questions and a short summary of the lesson
How long does it take?
This course has no fixed end point. You decide which surahs to study and how deep to go, and your tutor plans the lessons around that.
Translation & Tafseer: frequently asked questions
Which languages are the classes taught in?
English and Urdu. Tell us your preference when you book the free trial.
Do I need to know Arabic grammar?
No. Grammar is introduced lightly and only where it helps you understand a verse.
Is this a scholarly course?
It is a guided study for understanding, taught by a qualified tutor and based on established tafseer. For religious rulings (fatwas), please consult a qualified scholar or mufti.
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