Understanding Quran in Arabic 1st year

If you’ve always longed to understand the Quran in its original Arabic, this course is your starting point — even if you’ve never studied Arabic before.

From your very first lesson, you’ll journey through the translation and explanation (tafsir) of beloved chapters such as Surah Faatiha, Surah Yaseen, Surah Mulk, and more.

During the fourth term, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the essentials of Arabic, with a special focus on the heart of the language: the verb. You’ll learn to recognise the basic verb forms, understand how they change, and discover how these changes affect meaning in the Quran. Slowly but surely, you’ll gain the ability to spot verbs inside the Quranic text — and begin translating them by yourself, in sha Allah.

You can expect a slow and steady pace, with weekly exercises to help you build confidence. After each class, you’ll receive copies of all the PowerPoint presentations so you can revise in your own time. You’ll receive one Arabic lesson and two translation and explanation sessions each Friday — giving you both the technical skills and the spiritual connection that make Quran study so life-changing.

Through this course, you won’t just learn Arabic grammar — you’ll begin to feel the Quran speaking to you, offering you guidance, healing, and strength. Many women who have walked this path with us describe it as the beginning of a lifelong love with the Book of Allah.

If your soul has been longing for deeper connection and understanding, this course is your door. We look forward to welcoming you.

Class Details:

Day: Fridays only
Time: 8:30am – 11:15am (SAST)
Facilitators: Mlḥ Fadwa Solomon, Mlḥ Kareema Jassiem, Mlḥ Fatima Karbary, Dr Ameera Adam
On-site Venue: Taronga Road Masjid, Rondebosch East, Cape Town
Online Platform: Zoom (Recordings available for those who can’t attend live)

Fees:

• Registration Fee: R450 / 45 USD

• Monthly Fee: R550 / 55 USD (January – December)