The Arabi Method guides you through six sequential levels, from recognizing the shape and sound of the hijaiyah letters to reading the mushaf with proper tajweed. Every reading is heard by an ustadz or ustadzah directly, one-on-one and private, for ages 5 through to the elderly. You choose how: learning at home or over the screen.
The Arabi Quran recitation course guides you to read the Quran from recognizing the hijaiyah letters to fluent tajweed, through 6 sequential levels of the Arabi Method. Your reading is heard directly by an ustadz or ustadzah through talaqqi, one-on-one and private, for ages from children to the elderly.
Key points
Six levels build cumulatively, from the hijaiyah letters to tilawah.
Your reading is heard and corrected by the teacher on the spot through talaqqi.
You start from the right point, whether a child, an adult beginner, or an elder.
Moving up a level is decided through the munaqasyah exam, so the foundation is tested.
Quick facts
Levels
6 sequential stages
Format
Private one-on-one
How you learn
In person and online
Age
5 years to the elderly
What It Is
What is Reciting the Quran?
Reciting the Quran means reading the Quran correctly, starting from recognizing the hijaiyah letters, joining the harakat, then reading the mushaf with proper tajweed. At Arabi, this guidance is arranged in 6 levels of the Arabi Method and heard directly by the teacher each session, so makhraj and tajweed form correctly from the very start.
Recognizing the makhraj, the point each letter exits from across five regions of the mouth.
Joining fathah, kasrah, dhammah, then sukun, tasydid, and tanwin until reading flows.
Reading the mushaf with tartil, a calm and orderly pace that follows the rules.
Applying the rules of tajweed, from nun sukun, mim sukun, mad, to qalqalah, through real verses.
Arabi Method
Five Pillars of the Arabi Method in Quran Recitation
How Arabi establishes correct reading from the very first page.
01
Talqin
The teacher pronounces the letters and verses with the correct makhraj, the student listens then imitates, so the right sound takes root from the very first example.
02
Musyafahah
The student watches the movement of the teacher's lips and tongue while pronouncing the letters, then imitates it. This keeps the pronunciation accurate, especially for difficult letters.
03
Talaqqi
The student reads before the teacher who listens directly. The moment there is a slip, the reading is corrected at once, then repeated until the pronunciation is right and sticks.
04
Guarding the Makhraj
Each letter is trained from its exit point, namely the throat cavity, the throat, the tongue, the two lips, and the nasal cavity. Letters with close sounds are trained separately.
05
Munaqasyah
Before moving up a level, the student is tested with new material and assessed on fluency, speed, accuracy, and correctness of makhraj. They advance after passing.
How You Learn
The Flow of a Recitation Session, In Person or Online
Private at home or online, the heart of it is one thing: your reading is heard and corrected directly.
Private In Person
The teacher listens to your reading directly at home
1
Reading Assessment
The first session opens with a friendly assessment, the teacher listens to the letters already known to set the right level.
2
Talqin and Musyafahah
The teacher pronounces, you watch the movement of the tongue, then imitate with the correct makhraj.
3
Talaqqi and Correction
You read, the teacher listens, and every slip is corrected on the spot then repeated until right.
4
Munaqasyah and Report
When you are ready, you are tested to move up a level, and your companion receives regular progress reports.
Private Online
Face to face online from anywhere
1
Shared Digital Mushaf
The teacher displays a digital mushaf on the screen, so you and the teacher read the same page.
2
Listening Through Video
The teacher still listens to your reading directly over video call and corrects the makhraj on the spot.
3
Guided Practice
You repeat the reading at a rhythm matched to your ability, until you are fluent on every page.
4
Flexible Schedule
Set the time that suits you best, from morning to evening or on holidays, so it is easy for students and busy working people alike.
Learning Map
Six Levels of Recitation, from Arabi 1 to Tilawah
Six tiered levels, each one a stepping stone to the next. The student is placed at the level that fits, then advances once they pass munaqasyah.
Arabi 1
Hijaiyah Letters
You canThe student recognizes the shape and sound of the 28 hijaiyah letters with the correct makhraj.
The shape and name of the 28 letters
The sound of each letter from its makhraj
Practice distinguishing letters that are close
Arabi 2
Joined Letters
You canThe student reads letters joined within a word using the fathah harakat.
Letters at the start, middle, and end of a word
Joining letters into short words
Basic reading fluency
Arabi 3
Kasrah and Dhammah
You canThe student reads the kasrah and dhammah harakat along with their long sounds through wau and ya.
Kasrah and dhammah
Mad asli with wau and ya
A wider range of words
Arabi 4
Tanwin and Sukun
You canThe student reads tanwin, sukun, mad far'i, and qalqalah within verse fragments.
Tanwin and sukun
Tasydid
Mad far'i and qalqalah
Arabi 5
Waqaf and the Mushaf
You canThe student reads directly from the mushaf with a calm tartil.
Waqaf marks
Al-syamsiyah and al-qamariyah
Tartil from the mushaf
Arabi 6
Tahsin and Tilawah
You canThe student refines the rules of tajweed and gets to know the beauty of tilawah.
The rules of nun sukun and mim sukun
Perfecting tajweed
Introduction to tilawah
Each level uses only the harakat and rules already taught, so the student reads correctly from the very first page.
Levels
The Right Starting Point at Every Age
A leveled curriculum. Your child moves up only after mastering each stage, so the foundation stays solid.
1
Children from 5 Years
5 - 11 years
Introducing the hijaiyah letters with patience
An enjoyable pace
Correct reading as a foundation from early on
2
Teenagers and Students
12 - 18 years
Tidying up reading that once paused
Fluency for daily worship
Ready for recitation at school
3
Adult Beginners
19 years and up
Starting from scratch with ease
Private one-on-one
A flexible schedule
4
The Elderly
Any advanced age
Pace and duration adjusted
Mushaf text size adjusted
Makhraj corrected gently and patiently
Curriculum
The Lesson Content, Broken Down Step by Step
Module 1
Introducing the Letters and Makhraj
The shape, name, and sound of the 28 hijaiyah letters, along with the five regions they exit from. Letters whose makhraj is close are trained separately so their sounds are told apart accurately.
28 hijaiyah letters
Five makhraj regions
Practice with similar letters such as sin and syin
Module 2
Harakat and Joining Letters
Reading letters with harakat then joining two to three letters in a row into a word. This stage builds fluency before the student moves into the full mushaf.
Fathah, kasrah, dhammah
Sukun, tasydid, tanwin
Joining letters into words
Module 3
Reading the Mushaf with Tartil
Reading directly from the mushaf at a calm pace. Waqaf marks are introduced so the student knows how to stop and begin a reading correctly.
Tartil from the mushaf
Waqaf marks
Al-syamsiyah and al-qamariyah
Module 4
Tajweed with Verse Examples
The rules of nun sukun and tanwin, namely izhar, idgham, iqlab, and ikhfa, then the rules of mim sukun, mad, and qalqalah, are learned step by step through real verses.
The rules of nun sukun and tanwin
The rules of mim sukun
Mad and qalqalah
Material Preview
Real Quran Recitation Materials
A preview of the official Arabi Method modules used in lessons, showing the depth of Arabi teaching materials.
Tanwin, Sukun, dan Qalqalah
Real material
Ghorib: Bacaan Asing dalam Mushaf
Real material
Tajwid: Buku Teori
Real material
Materials are matched to the level and ability of each student.
Guidance
Guidance in Reading the Quran
وَرَتِّلِ الْقُرْآنَ تَرْتِيلًا
Wa rattilil-qur'ana tartila
And recite the Quran with tartil.
QS Al-Muzzammil: 4
Reading with tartil, that is slowly and orderly according to the rules, is the foundation of the manners of learning recitation at Arabi.
Who It Is For
Who This Recitation Course Is For
There is always a way to read the Quran correctly, at any age. The first session opens with a friendly reading assessment, then the teacher chooses the right starting level for you.
Children from 5 Years
Introducing the hijaiyah letters with patience and joy, planting correct reading from early on as the foundation of their whole religious journey.
Teenagers and Students
Tidying up reading that once paused and preparing fluent reading for daily worship as well as recitation at school.
Adult Beginners
Starting from scratch with calm, accompanied by a personal teacher so learning feels comfortable at a flexible time.
The Elderly
Pace, mushaf text size, and session length are adjusted to their condition, with the makhraj corrected gently and with full patience.
Child Readiness
Signs of Readiness to Begin Reciting
Reciting can begin at any age. The signs below are only a rough picture for gauging readiness, and the teacher still maps the level through an initial assessment during the first session.
A Child Ready to Begin
Can sit and listen for about 20 minutes
Interested in imitating the sound of the letters being pronounced
Recognizes a few letter shapes even if not all are memorized yet
Adults and the Elderly
Wants to improve their reading or start from scratch
Able to set aside about 60 minutes regularly each week
Willing to practice repeating the reading at home
What Arabi Provides
A friendly reading assessment in the first session
Level placement to match ability
Material sheets and a mushaf suited to the stage
Comparison
Arabi Private Recitation Compared with Other Options
The heart of correct recitation is that the student's reading is heard then corrected by the teacher. Here is an honest comparison of a few ways to learn, so you can choose the one that fits your family best.
Aspect
Arabi Private
Self-Study
Group TPA
Reading correction
Heard and corrected every session
Slips often go unnoticed without a listener
Correction turns are limited because one teacher has many children
Guarding the makhraj
Guarded from the exit point of each letter
Hard to judge on your own without a guide
Depends on the teacher's attention to each child
Learning levels
Matched to each student's ability
Depends on personal discipline
The pace follows the class
Moving up a stage
Through the munaqasyah exam
Without a standard measure
Following the class schedule
Reports to the companion
Regular reports on the student's progress
Monitoring on your own
Depends on the institution's policy
Pricing
Transparent Cost
The price is the same for all cities. Learn privately at home or online. Contact Arabi for a free initial assessment.
Or pay per session: Rp 55.100 online, Rp 72.870 private, tutor visits your home.
The Arabi Advantage
What Makes Reciting at Arabi Different
Three main pillars behind every recitation session you have.
The Makhraj Guarded from the Start
Each letter is trained from its exit point, and letters with close sounds are trained separately, so correct reading forms from the very first page.
Munaqasyah as the Gateway
Moving up a level happens after passing the munaqasyah exam, so the reading foundation is tested and every stage is passed in full.
Practice with Similar Letters
The Arabi Method provides special practice for telling apart letters whose makhraj is close, such as sin and syin or ha and kha.
Classes
Ways to Learn Quran Recitation
In Person
Private In Person
60 minutes per session
Contact us
The teacher listens to your reading directly at home
Full one-on-one focus
Reading heard and corrected directly
Choose hours from morning to the weekend
Online
Private Online
60 minutes per session
Contact us
Face to face online from anywhere
A digital mushaf shown together
The teacher still listens to your reading directly
Reading recordings and tajweed material can be reviewed again through the Arabi App
Why Arabi
What We Guard in Every Session
Reading Heard Every Session
Every session is filled with the teacher listening to your reading and correcting it directly, so the makhraj and tajweed stay correct.
Advancing Only When Tested
Advancement happens after passing munaqasyah, so the reading foundation is tested and every stage is passed in full.
Pace Matched to the Student
Each part is honed again and again until it sticks, at a pace matched to each student's ability.
News of Reading Progress
The companion receives regular news about the reading being practiced, the student's progress, and the target for the next level.
Tutor
The Ustadz and Ustadzah Who Listen to Your Reading
Arabi teachers are experts in reading the Quran and in Arabic, selected from a range of campuses and universities, then trained to the standard of the Arabi Method. What they bring is real expertise in reading the Quran, a deep grasp of the Arabi Method, and the sincere heart of a teacher who guides with good manners, with care, and with a watchful eye over the student's reading.
E
Expert and CapableNational network
Masters the makhraj, tajweed, and how to pronounce letters correctly, so the student's reading is guarded from the foundation.
Tahsin
Tajweed
Letter makhraj
T
Trained in the Arabi MethodCampus graduates
Understands the flow of the six levels, the way of talqin and musyafahah, and assesses the student's readiness through munaqasyah.
Arabi Method
Munaqasyah
Talaqqi
T
The Heart of a TeacherIn person and online
Patient and courteous, setting the rhythm of learning for a child new to the letters and for an elder who wishes to read fluently.
Guiding children
Guiding adults
Manners of learning
Reviews
Stories from Students and Companions
4.9From 763 parent reviews
My child now reads iqra with confidence because the ustadzah patiently listens to each one. Every week there is a report that lets me see the progress.
I started from recognizing the letters at the age of 40 and never felt awkward because I was guided privately. Now I have begun reading verse fragments with tajweed.
The online class over video call turned out to be comfortable. The teacher displays a digital mushaf and still listens to my reading directly, and the schedule is flexible in the evening.
FAQ
Questions About Learning Quran Recitation at Arabi
My child only knows a few hijaiyah letters, which level do they start from?
The first session opens with a friendly reading assessment, the teacher listens to the letters the child already knows. From there the right level is set, usually Arabi 1 or Arabi 2. The child continues from the right page, repeating as needed and stepping into new material once the basics are solid.
What are talqin, musyafahah, and talaqqi that the Arabi Method uses?
Talqin is when the teacher pronounces a letter or verse correctly then the student imitates it. Musyafahah is when the student watches the movement of the teacher's lips and tongue while pronouncing then imitates it. Talaqqi is when the student reads then is heard and corrected by the teacher directly. These three ways keep the makhraj and tajweed correct from the start, since every slip in reading is caught and corrected on the spot.
What is munaqasyah and why does it matter for moving up a level?
Munaqasyah is the level advancement exam using new material that has not been practiced before, to assess the fluency, speed, accuracy, and correctness of the makhraj in the student's reading. The student moves up after passing, so the reading foundation is tested before stepping into the next level and every stage is passed in full.
I am already an adult and still stumble when reading the Quran, can I still learn?
Very much so, and you can learn with an easy heart. Many adult students at Arabi begin from recognizing the hijaiyah letters and grow until they read the mushaf. The ustadz and ustadzah guide with patience, a pace that adjusts, and private one-on-one lessons, so you learn comfortably and at ease.
My elderly parent wishes to read the Quran fluently, can they be guided?
Yes, and this is among what Arabi often serves. The teacher adjusts the pace, the mushaf text size, and the session length to the condition of the elder. The reading is heard one-on-one with patience, the makhraj corrected gently, so they can improve their reading and add fluency at any age with calm.
My child often confuses letters that sound similar, what is the solution?
Hijaiyah letters whose makhraj is close, such as sin and syin or ha and kha, do call for separate practice. The Arabi Method provides special practice for telling apart similar letters in each group, and each letter is trained from its correct exit point while being heard directly, so the student grows used to telling their sounds apart accurately.
How long does it usually take for a student to read the Quran fluently?
Every student is different, shaped by their starting point and how steadily they practice. With six sequential levels and reading that is heard privately at every meeting, many students show encouraging progress within a few months. The teacher regularly shares the student's progress so you can follow it step by step.
Can the recitation lessons be taken online?
Yes. Through video call, Arabi's online sessions bring a digital mushaf seen together on the screen. The teacher still listens then corrects the reading on the spot, and the schedule is flexible to follow the student's best time, including evening hours or holidays, friendly for those with busy days.