Madni Qaida Online: English and Urdu Editions, Page by Page
Madni Qaida (also spelt Madani Qaida or Madani Qa’idah) is a beginner’s book for learning to read the Holy Quran with correct pronunciation. On this page you can read both editions online, one page at a time: the English edition and the Urdu edition. Every page has its own guide explaining what it teaches and how to practise it, so parents and adult learners can follow along at home.
What is Madni Qaida?
Madni Qaida was compiled by experienced teachers of Madrasa-tul-Madinah and is published by Maktaba-tul-Madinah (Dawat-e-Islami). It presents the basic rules of Tajweed in a simple, step-by-step way for children and adults. The English edition was translated by Majlis-e-Tarajim, the translation department of Dawat-e-Islami.
The book opens with a chart of the Makharij (the places each Arabic letter is pronounced from) and a labelled diagram of the mouth and throat. It then moves through 22 lessons, from single letters to the recitations of Salah, and ends with a revision section of 82 questions and answers.
What the 22 Lessons Cover
Each lesson below links to its first page in the English and Urdu editions.
| Lesson | English edition | Urdu edition |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Huroof Mufridat (Individual Letters) | Page 12 | Page 07 |
| Lesson 2: Huroof Murakkabat (Compound Letters) | Page 13 | Page 08 |
| Lesson 3: Harakaat (Short Vowels) | Page 15 | Page 10 |
| Lesson 4: Similar-Sounding Letters (Rawan Reading) | Page 18 | Page 12 |
| Lesson 5: Tanween (Double Vowels) | Page 20 | Page 14 |
| Lesson 6: Words With Harakaat and Tanween | Page 22 | Page 16 |
| Lesson 7: Huroof-e-Maddah (Letters of Maddah) | Page 23 | Page 17 |
| Lesson 8: Khari Harakaat (Vertical Vowels) | Page 25 | Page 19 |
| Lesson 9: Huroof-e-Leen (Soft Letters) | Page 27 | Page 20 |
| Lesson 10: Revision of All Previous Rules | Page 29 | Page 22 |
| Lesson 11: Sukoon (Jazm) and Qalqalah | Page 31 | Page 24 |
| Lesson 12: Noon Saakinah and Tanween (Izhar and Ikhfa) | Page 35 | Page 27 |
| Lesson 13: Tashdeed (Doubled Letters) | Page 38 | Page 30 |
| Lesson 14: Noon Saakinah and Tanween (Idgham and Iqlab) | Page 42 | Page 32 |
| Lesson 15: Meem Saakinah Rules | Page 44 | Page 33 |
| Lesson 16: Tafkheem and Tarqeeq (Thick and Thin) | Page 45 | Page 34 |
| Lesson 17: Maddaat (Types of Madd) | Page 48 | Page 36 |
| Lesson 18: Huroof Muqatta’at (Disjointed Letters) | Page 50 | Page 37 |
| Lesson 19: Za’id (Additional) Alif | Page 51 | Page 38 |
| Lesson 20: Miscellaneous Rules | Page 52 | Page 39 |
| Lesson 21: Waqf (Pausing) and Its Signs | Page 54 | Page 40 |
| Lesson 22: Salah (Recitations of the Prayer) | Page 57 | Page 42 |
| Questions and Answers | Page 61 | Page 45 |
How to Use This Page-by-Page Guide
- Open the edition you are studying and start from the Makharij chart.
- On each page, read the notes under the image, then practise the tips aloud.
- Use the page directory at the bottom of every page to jump back or forward.
- Revise with the Questions and Answers section once all 22 lessons are done.
Madni Qaida and Noorani Qaida
Both are beginner books that take a learner from the Arabic alphabet to reading with Tajweed. Noorani Qaida is the classic primer used in many mosques and madrasahs, and you can read it on our Noorani Qaida page-by-page guide. Madni Qaida is the primer prepared by the teachers of Madrasa-tul-Madinah. Whichever book your child uses, the goal is the same: correct letters, correct vowels and correct Tajweed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madni Qaida the same as Noorani Qaida?
No. They are two different beginner books with a similar aim. Madni Qaida is compiled by Madrasa-tul-Madinah (Dawat-e-Islami); Noorani Qaida is an older, widely used primer.
Should my child use the English or the Urdu edition?
Both editions teach the same 22 lessons. Choose the English edition if your child reads English more comfortably, and the Urdu edition if the family reads Urdu.
How many lessons are in Madni Qaida?
There are 22 lessons, followed by a Questions and Answers section with 82 revision questions.
Can I learn the Qaida online with a teacher?
Yes. Learning Quraan offers one-to-one online Quran classes with male and female tutors, and you can start with a free trial class. Contact us and tell us which Qaida your child is using.
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Page images: Madani Qa’idah, published by Maktaba-tul-Madinah (Dawat-e-Islami), shown here as a study reference.