It's been on my Goals list for ages, but I have no idea where to begin
I don’t have time to enrol in extensive Arabic courses, with the added pressure of homework and exams
I read the Qur’an regularly but feel frustrated reading English translations
I wish I could be moved by Qur'anic recitations, and feel sad that I can't
I’d love to understand what’s so special about Arabic and why Allah chose it to reveal His final message
I’ve tried to learn Arabic before but found it too fast-paced and with too much grammatical jargon
The thought of learning a new language makes me nervous
I'm Nazmina Dhanji, founder of Arabiq Online, teacher, author, translator and a busy mum of 4 (three of whom are teenagers!)
Watch the video below to learn about my journey into Quranic Arabic:
Self-paced (but not self-taught) so you choose to study at a time and pace that suits you: no waiting around for teacher, no time zones to sync, no juggling of timetable.
Goal-oriented so we focus only on the Quran, so you achieve your goals faster - no time wasted on spoken or modern standard Arabic.
We focus on ease rather than overwhelm, so you only learn what's necessary for you to achieve a meaningful connection - we simplify the grammar where other courses overcomplicate
We cater for all different types of learners: with video lessons for the visual learners, audio for the auditory, notes and lists for the academic types, quizzes and progress bars for those who like to see their progress step-by-step, and games for those who like to have fun while they learn!
Hands-on, holistic approach to learning, with lots of practice so you get to apply your learning and see it come alive straight away with actual ayaat of the Qur'an.
Taught and supported by a qualified female Arabic teacher, who has gone through the pitfalls herself so she doesn't make assumptions of her students.
“This was an amazing and revolutionary course. I never thought I'd be able to learn Quranic Arabic grammar/vocabulary, but Sr. Nazmina has set this up in a way that we can all do it. The videos are clear, and I can review the slides (which are easy to print) on my own time, as well as use the great app to review the vocabulary and play games to test myself against others! I'm so grateful for this course and can't wait to sign up for the next Quest!
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- F. Kassamali, USA
Feel confident reading the Qur’an and understanding 50% of it without relying on translations, and feel confident teaching your children
Have a much better understanding of the Qur'an as you recite it and hear it being recited, having practiced with over 150 verses of the Quran
Discover the sweetness of reading the Qur’an in Arabic, and enjoy spending time engaging with it and drawing comfort from it
Have a stronger relationship with its Author through the Qur’anic gems and miracles shared with you throughout the course
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This was my first time attempting to study Arabic and I have really enjoyed Quest 1. So pleased, honestly didn't think I would make it through even Quest 1 when I started! Each lesson is so well thought out, easy to follow and great that I can do it in my own time. Nazmina makes sure to present in a relatable and easy to digest manner. The exercises and tests really help to consolidate each lesson. Highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn Quranic Arabic.
I’m so blessed to have the opportunity to take this Quranic Arabic course! For years I’ve tried to learn Arabic through one method or another, but with small children it was difficult to incorporate learning into my schedule. However with Arabiq Online and the way it has been developed, it’s easy for me to learn around my busy schedule and still see my progress quickly, which is very encouraging. The lessons are interesting, concise and build upon each other that makes it easier to grasp and retain the lessons being taught. Also, the information is relevant and I am able to immediately see the difference in my understanding when I read Quran.
Before starting my valuable journey with Arabiq online, I had attempted a few other arabic courses and I must say, the difference I felt after completing my first lesson with Nazmina was just epic. Every part of the course is brilliantly laid out and Nazmina's descriptions and explanations are very clear, starting from the lesson plan all the way to the awe-inspiring Quranic gems every bit is just phenomenal. I love how I can stay in touch with my daily vocab practice on Quizlet. If you would love to learn Quranic Arabic to get a deeper understanding of Quran,this is the course for you. Trust me You will not regret it.
Easy to navigate which made it fun to learn I felt like was in classroom and loved exercises and games after every topic. I would recommend everyone to try it as its worth the money spent.
Thank you so much Nazmina for all your support on my Quest 1 journey.
You were always there when I needed any help.
The layout of the lesson notes, the video, vocal list and the games are so well thought out and make learning easy and enjoyable !!!
And as the focus is on Quranic arabic - it makes reciting a different experience as now I try to work out the meaning before looking at the translation.
I really recommend this course to anyone thinking about learning Arabic as one can do it at one's pace.
I am really looking forward to Quest 2 as I am sure this will help to look at Quranic verses and translate them IA.
Since I started learning Qur'anic Arabic with Nazmina, I feel I've been able to open the Qur'an and gain a better understanding of what I am reading Alhamdulillah. The rules in each lesson are explained thoroughly, with detailed and fun exercises to ensure they are fully understood and retained in one's mind. This has helped me apply what I have learnt when I read the Qur'an.
I loved how the lessons were structured and explained in detail, so that the students are left with a sound understanding of each of the rules. The Qur'anic gem was the icing on the cake, which helped me understand how the rules are practically applied in the Qur'an and this also taught me some lovely new facts relating to the Qur'an. In addition to this, I thoroughly enjoyed the vocab practice, which is designed to cater for different learning styles, using methods such as: flash cards, matching games, spelling tests etc.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this course alhamdulillah - all the resources have been put together in such a way so as to optimise learning and progression - video, flashcards and vocab games, exercises and the beautiful Qur’anic gems just waiting to be discovered at the end of every lesson…Nazmina has included it all! Having found Arabic grammar quite tricky in the past, I was particularly grateful for how it’s been taught in such an accessible manner here. Thank you, Nazmina. Every time I read the Qur’an and am able to understand and appreciate the beauty in its verses and linguistic marvels, I think of you and send loads of du’as your way.
I loved how thorough everything was. As a teacher myself, I can definitely see that you put a lot of time into compiling these lessons, vocab, exercises, and Quranic gems. I loved the insertion of the sounds because as a non-native Arab, sometimes I mispronounce words and it's nice to have them articulated for us. Your promptness in answering any questions was amazing - I felt so looked after. In addition, I loved how it was a self paced course; so when life got busy, I knew I wasn't "falling behind" in my course work.
Want to learn Arabic to connect with the Qur’an
Enjoy learning new concepts and the workings of a new language
Want to appreciate why the Qur'an is a linguistic miracle
Are a student who can’t access Arabic courses at institutes, or simply can’t commit to regular attendance
Prefer learning at your own pace and in your own time, without having to sync your schedule and timezone to the teacher’s
Are willing to put aside a couple of hours of study time per lesson for yourself, spread out over the week/month/year as you please
Ever wished you could rewind the teacher, pause them for a bit, or even speed them up!
do not like learning languages
do not enjoy online learning
are looking for a spoken Arabic course
Can’t yet read the Arabic script
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One of the words for ‘learning’ in Arabic is ṭalab: to seek, to go on a quest. By seeing the word Quest every time you log in, I want you to be reminded of the loftiness of what you are undertaking: that you’re seeking true knowledge. It’s not just a level or module to be ticked off, but a serious undertaking.
You only need to be able to read Arabic. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of the Arabic language itself or be fluent at reading the Qur’an. In fact, by studying with Arabiq Online, your recitation will automatically improve as you start understanding more of what you are reading.
No. This particular course does not have any live lessons or tutorials (because we know students are too busy to attend them!)
Yes, it is, though the Busy Students course will not give you access to live tutorials with Nazmina, nor access to the private Facebook community which is a female-only space. Female students are therefore encouraged to enrol in the Busy Women course.
In addition to your own student portal with all the learning materials you need easily accessible on your dashboard and optimized for mobile devices, all students have access to email support. This particular course does NOT have access to the private female-only Facebook group.
The grammatical structures in both are actually the same, with Qur’anic Arabic having a few more archaic styles thrown in such as oaths and emphatic statements. On the whole though, it is really only the vocabulary which differs, so here you will be learning Qur’anic vocabulary such as: earth, sky, guidance, light, darkness, belief, family, piety and soul, whereas in MSA you would learn more modern words such as: butter, jam, the United Nations, conference, journalist, kangaroo and classroom. Like any language, Qur’anic Arabic is a transferable skill, where it is just a case of acquiring new vocabulary as and when you need it.
They will be unlocked and available for you to enroll in as soon as you complete Quest 1 Insha’Allah
All languages have grammar as that is what allows us to speak and communicate correctly following rules. Unfortunately, the majority of native English speakers have not learned English through grammar, so many people don’t know the labels for words that they use every day: nouns, verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and often it is these labels and new terminology that throw us off, and not the actual grammar.
Worry not! I have done my best to simplify Arabic grammar as much as possible, avoiding unnecessary jargon, and dealing with it on a need-to-know basis, and we will start from the very beginning. Learning grammar is actually one of the most rewarding aspects of learning Qur’anic Arabic because it allows us to really see how the language comes together, and understand why Allah may have chosen a certain structure over another.
Nope, no exams here. Your progress is assessed through end-of-lesson quizzes. Progression onto the following lesson is unlocked once you have completed the tasks and quiz for the current lesson. Don’t worry, you can take the quizzes as many times as you like.
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