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Welcome to Islam: A Beginner’s Foundation for New Muslims

Journey with the Quran, Worship & Character

Course Type: Free Foundation Program for New Muslims

Level: Beginner | Duration: Flexible (3–6 Months) | Prerequisite: None

Course Overview: This course is designed to help new Muslims build a strong and balanced foundation in Islam. You will learn the essentials of faith, worship, Qur’an reading, daily Islamic practices, and good character in a simple, practical, and supportive environment.

44 lessons Your own pace

What this course covers

12 chapters 44 lessons

Module 1: Introduction to Islam | Understand the basic beliefs and practices of Islam | Recognize the importance of the Qur’an and Sunnah. 4 lessons

Session 1: Welcome to Islam

Session 2: The Five Pillars

Session 3: The Six Articles of Faith

Session 4: Qur’an & Sunnah

Module 2: Belief in Allah (Aqeedah) | Understand the core beliefs of Islam | Strengthen their connection with Allah. 4 lessons

Understand the core beliefs of Islam | Strengthen their connection with Allah.

Session 5: Knowing Allah

Session 6: Allah’s Names & Attributes

Session 7: Belief in the Unseen

Session 8: Qadar & Trust in Allah

Module 3: The Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ | Learn about the Prophet ﷺ | Develop love and respect for his teachings. 4 lessons

Learn about the Prophet ﷺ | Develop love and respect for his teachings.

Session 9: Before Prophethood

Session 10: Revelation & Early Islam

Session 11: Hijrah & Madinah

Session 12: Character & Sunnah

Module 4: Learning to Read the Qur’an | Recognize Arabic letters | Begin reading the Qur’an correctly. 4 lessons

Recognize Arabic letters | Begin reading the Qur’an correctly.

Sessions 13–14 Noorani Qaida

Sessions 15–16 Noorani Qaida

Sessions 17–18 Noorani Qaida

Sessions 19–20 Noorani Qaida

Module 5: Basic Tajweed | Recite the Qur’an more accurately | Improve pronunciation and fluency. 4 lessons

Recite the Qur’an more accurately | Improve pronunciation and fluency.

Session 21: Makharij

Session 22: Basic Tajweed Rules

Session 23: Madd & Recitation

Session 24: Practical Tajweed

Module 6: Essential Surahs & Daily Duas | Memorize important Surahs and duas | Use them in daily worship. 8 lessons

Memorize important Surahs and duas | Use them in daily worship.

Session 25: Surah Al-Fatihah

Session 26: Surah Al-Ikhlas

Session 27: Surah Al-Falaq

Session 28: Surah An-Nas

Session 29: Essential Salah Duas

Session 30: Daily Duas

Session 31: Dhikr & Remembrance

Session 32: Review & Recitation Assessment

Module 7: Purification (Taharah) | Perform Wudu correctly | Understand the importance of purity. 4 lessons

Perform Wudu correctly | Understand the importance of purity.

Session 33: Cleanliness in Islam

Session 34: Wudu Step by Step

Session 35: Ghusl & Other Basics

Session 36: Practical Assessment

Module 8: Learning Salah | Perform the five daily prayers | Develop a regular prayer habit. 4 lessons

Perform the five daily prayers | Develop a regular prayer habit.

Session 37: Understanding Salah

Session 38: How to Pray

Session 39: Completing Salah

Session 40: Practical Salah Assessment

Module 9: Ramadan, Fasting & Charity | Understand fasting and charity | Appreciate generosity and gratitude. 2 lessons

Understand fasting and charity | Appreciate generosity and gratitude.

Session 41: Ramadan & Sawm

Session 42: Zakah & Sadaqah

Module 10: Daily Muslim Life | Practice Islam in everyday life | Develop good character and manners. 2 lessons

Practice Islam in everyday life | Develop good character and manners.

Session 43: Islamic Manners

Session 44: Living Islam Every Day

Module 11: Hajj & Muslim Unity | Understand the importance of Hajj | Appreciate the unity of Muslims worldwide. 2 lessons

Understand the importance of Hajj | Appreciate the unity of Muslims worldwide.

Session 45: Understanding Hajj

Session 46: Brotherhood & Muslim Unity

Module 12: Continuing the Journey | Create a plan for continued Islamic learning | Build confidence as practicing Muslims. 2 lessons

Create a plan for continued Islamic learning | Build confidence as practicing Muslims.

Session 47: Building a Muslim Life

Session 48: Final Review & Personal Learning Plan

Course Outline

This course is designed to help new Muslims build a strong and balanced foundation in Islam. Students will learn the essentials of faith, worship, Qur’an reading, daily Islamic practices, and good character in a simple, practical, and supportive environment.

The course is suitable for anyone who has recently embraced Islam or would like to strengthen their understanding of the basics.

Teaching Method

  • Simple and beginner-friendly lessons
  • Live teacher guidance
  • Qur’an reading practice
  • Memorization and revision
  • Questions and discussion
  • Practical demonstrations

Overall Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, students will be able to:

✓ Understand the basic beliefs of Islam

✓ Read the Qur’an at a beginner level

✓ Recite essential Surahs and duas

✓ Perform Wudu and Salah correctly

✓ Understand the Five Pillars of Islam

✓ Practice Islam in daily life

✓ Develop good Islamic character

✓ Continue their journey with confidence

Format: Live Online Classes & Group Learning

Course Motto

Learn Islam • Connect with the Qur’an • Worship with Confidence • Build Noble Character

Your teachers

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Ahmed AlAzhary

Quran Teacher

  • From Egypt
  • Speaks Arabic, English

Peace and blessings be upon you. My name is Ahmed AlAzhary, and I am a dedicated Quran and Arabic tutor with 9 years of teaching experience. My mission is to help students of all ages build a strong, meaningful connection with the Holy Quran and master the Arabic language from the ground up. What I Teach: Tajweed & Proper Recitation: Perfecting pronunciation and rules. Quran Memorization (Hifz) & Revision: Structured, step-by-step guidance. Arabic Language: Classical (Fusha) and conversational Arabic for beginners and intermediate learners. Islamic Studies & Duas: Essential daily etiquette, supplications, and foundational Islamic knowledge. I offer patient, interactive, and customized online lessons tailored to each student's pace. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or looking to polish your recitation, I am here to guide you on this spiritual journey. Book a trial lesson today to get started!