Courses
Quran memorisation programme nurturing students through a structured pathway of excellence at Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda.
Stage One
Nazra is the term given to looking into and reciting the Quran. Prior to enrolment, an interview is taken so that students’ levels can be ascertained and they can be matched to the right course.
Within the Nazra class, students are taught Tajweed with correct pronunciation of the Arabic text. Furthermore, students will memorise the 30th Juz of the Holy Quran.
The Nazra course lasts for one year, although students may progress faster.
Stage Two
Hifdh-ul-Quran is the memorising of the Holy Quran. At Jamiah, we have many experienced teachers to maintain the high standards that we expect of ourselves.
Initially, students are placed on the ‘Pathway to Hifdh’ course where their suitability and aptitude is assessed over the course of the year. Students may then progress onto the Hifdh course or be directed towards the Alimiyyah course.
Typically, students who progress onto the Hifdh course complete memorisation of the Holy Quran in 3 years.
Jamiah has a unique structure promoting excellence, high standards and healthy competition between students. There is regular feedback to parents via quarterly reports.
Successful students will qualify for a place in the Full Time Hifdh Class after careful assessment.
Pathway
All students wishing to enrol into the Hifdh Class progress via the Pathway to Hifdh. Successful students then advance into the Full Time Hifdh Class.
Students who require extra attention in recitation fluency are placed here. Those who have chosen Hifdh as their first option begin memorisation of the 30th Para alongside basic Quran recitation, assessing their ability to capture and maintain memorisation. Students opting for the Alim Course also study the Holy Quran and are introduced to Urdu.
Students capable of reciting fluently, including those progressing from Class 1, are placed here. Focus is on increasing skills in pronunciation and Tajweed towards eloquent, independent recitation. Students are assessed on their capability to memorise and maintain memorisation, completing the 30th Para and progressing into the 1st Para. Successful students advance to the Trial Hifdh Class.
Students already capable of qualifying are placed directly into this class. Here, students begin memorising the Holy Quran, preparing them for the Full Time Hifdh Class. The challenges and demands mirror those of the Hifdh Class, enabling students to adapt seamlessly. Students must prove their capability to memorise and maintain what they have memorised.
Requirements: Students must recite slowly, loudly, clearly and fluently with excellent Tajweed. Their capability to memorise and maintain will be carefully assessed.
Structure
The course is structured into 5 classes categorising the 30 Paras of the Holy Quran. Completing each set leads to promotion into the next class, with progress tracked monthly.
Class 1
Sabak
13 Lines
Dhor
½ Para
Class 2
Sabak
16 Lines
Dhor
1 Para
Class 3
Sabak
21 Lines
Dhor
1½ Para
Class 4
Sabak
26 Lines
Dhor
1½ Para
Class 5 — Final Stage
Sabak
26 Lines
Dhor
2 Para
Note: Each class has a unique colour code to make student tracking much easier.
Assessment
Current memorisation — new content being learned each day.
Previous six to eight memorisations and current work, set by the teacher.
Revision of all Paras completed — ensuring long-term retention.
All students maintain a Student Hifdh Log Book in which daily progress is recorded.
4
Examinations Per Year
Spaced approximately 2½ months apart throughout the academic year.
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Para Test Upon Completion
Students are assessed upon completing each Para. If successful, they begin the next; otherwise, revision continues.
Each student is assessed on the strength of memorisation and the quality of recitation across three areas:
3 mistakes are acceptable. Upon the 4th mistake, the Para must be repeated.
Exceeding 5–6 stucks results in failure, as it indicates a lack of confidence while reciting.
Recitation must maintain a good standard — pronunciation, full mouth letters and basics must be observed consistently.
Each student has an assessment sheet recording the date, comments, and Pass/Fail status for each Para.