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At Safar Academy we use our own unique qaʿidah compiled by our Development Team which is now taught in many madrassahs across the UK. This qaʿidah draws from numerous other qaʿidahs from around the world and contains many new, innovative features based on years of collective experience gained by teaching students at Safar Academy. In this abridged version of our complete qaʿidah we have kept most of the unique strengths of the complete qaʿidah and presented it in a shorter and smaller size. Unique Features We found that most other qaʿidahs do not have any chaptering or breakdown of learning objectives. The students, and sometimes teachers, progress from one exercise to another without realizing what the goals behind them were. This lack of breakdown of objective is also unhealthy for the student’s morale as they have no short-term targets to work toward and can lose motivation. Therefore, the Safar Qaʿidah has been divided into several sections with each being called a level. In each level, a new skill or topic will be introduced and covered. The level system has proved to be very effective in motivating students. In selecting examples for each exercise, certain considerations have been taken, like not allowing too many examples to follow a single vocal pattern. This is to avoid students guessing the pronunciation of an example based on the last one, when they are supposed to work out each example separately. We have also tried to make sure that not a single example contains any elements that they have not yet covered. For example, no examples will have fathas until fatha has been formerly introduced. Likewise, examples containing ikhfa have been left out until the student has learned about ikhfa, and so on. We then arranged the examples in each exercise so they progress from the easiest to the most difficult, taking into consideration the number of letters or words in the examples as well as the weight and difficulty of the letters. A complete overview of the Qaʿidah and the Learn to Read series can be found here. The differences between the Abridged Qaʿidah and the Complete Qaʿidah can be viewed here. Quranic Examples The words in the Quran are Allah’s (swt) words. This not only makes their recitation more rewarding in the hereafter, but we also believe they have a positive impact on the student’s learning and progress; Allah (swt) said, "We have made the Quran easy to remember" (54:40). In most other qaʿidahs, we found that many words had crept in which were not found in the Quran. This is by no means incorrect, but the words of the Quran will always hold superiority. Some qaʿidahs have tried to use examples only from the Quran but have either not found enough examples for the students to master the level, or they have had to make slight alterations to the writing to make it fit the level. For example, sometimes people have written a standing kasrah instead of a ya, or taken a word written together in the Quran and omitted part of it. We were not content with all of the above mentioned, so we carried out a comprehensive survey of the Quran, to the best of our abilities, combining direct human efforts and modern technological aids, to find ample examples from the Quran for each level. Occasionally, we have removed the waw of from the beginning of some individual words, but have not made any other changes to the text. Complete Syllabus Reciting the Quran correctly involves many elements that are beyond the remit of a qaʿidah: students require much practice to build their fluency, as well as time to learn and implement the complex rules of tajweed. At Safar, we have kept the qaʿidah as an independent publication at the same time as integrating it into to a comprehensive syllabus that takes a student from his introduction to the sounds of Arabic letters, all the way through to expert recitation. By doing this, teachers, parents, and students are able to keep a holistic view of progress and ensure no aspect is neglected. Complete and Logical sequence The ability to recite the Quran is dependent on several individual skills: for example, the ability to recognize joined letters, the ability to regulate the length of each vowel, and so on. In our analysis of other available qaʿidahs, we noticed that most of them contain gaps where certain key elements have not been covered formally and students are expected to guess or understand themselves. Sometimes, the logical sequence of this learning has also been ignored with some elements being presented in inappropriate places. Sometimes, examples contain concepts and elements which have not yet introduced to the students causing confusion and obstacles for the students. To solve this, each level in the Safar Qaʿidah is a gradual and logical progression from the previous one. An effort has been made to fill any gaps in that exist in other qaʿidahs, as well as trying to not allow any elements not yet formally covered into the examples. To add to this, students are given mixed exercises at the end of each level, to revise and recap everything they have learned previously.

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The Safar Complete Qaʿidah is vastly different from other qaʿidahs available: it is a product of over a decade of consultation and teaching experience. It contains 13 progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning. Each level ensures a gradual and logical progression that fills the gaps which exist in many other qaʿidahs. Explanatory graphics and supplementary exercises have also been included, providing a comprehensive approach to learning to read the Quran. There are only Quranic examples in this qāʿidah, and the script has been imported directly from the Madinah Quran, which is used worldwide. We have done this because computer fonts and alternative calligraphers do not prepare students well enough to read the hand-written Quranic script. The Qaʿidah forms part of the Safar Learn to Read Series, a comprehensive curriculum including the Safar Juzʾ ʿAmma and the Safar Rules of Tajwīd book. 13 progressive levels Learning objectives and checklist Unique marking code Homework diary Teacher/Parent Friendly Original Quranic script This teacher- and parent-friendly qa'idah has been tried and tested over several years at Safar Academy and is part of a comprehensive series.

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The Safar Qa'idah is vastly different from other qa'idahs available; it is the product of consultation and experience of teachers that spreads over a decade. The qa'idah has been designed with 13 progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning. Each level ensures a gradual and logical progression that fills the gaps which exist in many contemporary qa'idahs. Graphics and many supplementary exercises have been included, which are necessary for students to gain a complete approach to reading the Quran. The words of this qa'idah are only those that appear in the Quran. Computer fonts and alternative calligraphies do not prepare students well enough to read the Quranic script. For this reason, the script of this Qa'idah has been imported directly from the 13-line Qur'an which is widely used in many countries. The qa'idahs unique marking code, diary, and checklist are elements that have been designed to keep track of students' progress and to enhance the communication between students, parents, and teachers. This qa'idah forms part of the comprehensive Safar tajwid curriculum, which is outlined in other Safar publications, relating to the I Can Read Qur'an series.

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The Safar Learn by Heart series is a set of concise but comprehensive books that help students memorize surahs and duas taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saaws). It was the Sunnah of the Prophet (saaws) to remain in Allah's remembrance throughout the entire day and this series has been designed to enable students to revive this blessed Sunnah. From morning until evening and from one Islamic occasion to another, the series teaches authentic duas along with their English translation in an easy to understand way. A unique aspect of this book is that it contains virtues like those mentioned by the Prophet (saaws) for reading the various duas. Many other dua books do not include this. It is this aspect that played a major role in motivating previous generations to keep this Sunnah alive. The series has been divided into several levels and targets to facilitate gradual learning and the tracker at the back will help to keep a record of progress. The surahs and duas have been arranged in an order that fits in with the memorization requirements for various Safar Islamic Studies and Arabic books. This work is part of a comprehensive curriculum composed of four interlinked parts, the other three being Tajwid, Islamic Studies and Arabic. The Safar Learn by Heart series aims to revive the often neglected sunnah of the Prophet of remaining in Allah’s remembrance. This unique dua book has a very clear layout which aids in memorization. The benefits that are mentioned after the duas encourage students to remember and continue reciting these duas at their given times. What is the difference between the Madinah script and the South Asian script? The two scripts are written by different calligraphers who have different writing styles. There are also technical differences which have been addressed in the Qaidahs, teaching users how to effectively read the Quran in the relevant script. The South Asian script is usually found in the 13 line Mushafs/Qurans which are more commonly used in the indo-pak and South African regions. The Madinah script which is sometimes known as the Uthmani script is usually found in the 15 line Mushafs/Qurans and is more commonly used in Madinah and other Arab regions.

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The Safar Juz’ ‘Amma is part of the Safar Learn to Read series. It should be read after completing the Safar Qaʿidah, which consists of 13 progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning. While reading the Safar Juz’ ‘Amma, students will enhance their application of the 13 levels covered in the Safar Qaʿidah, building on fluency and the ability to read longer passages in a single breath. This book can also be covered in conjunction with the Safar Tajwid book—a sequel to the Safar Qaʿidah. Unlike other contemporary Juz’ ‘Ammas, this book has been published with the surahs in the correct Quranic order, to help students to remember the sequence of surahs for correct salah performance. Its script has been imported directly from the popular 13-line Quran that is used throughout the world. The text is not color-coded for tajwid rules, so that students will be able to read black and white Qurans without such aids. The Safar Juz’ ‘Amma’s unique marking code, diary, and checklist are elements that have been designed to keep track of a student’s progress and to enhance the communication between students, parents, and teachers.

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The Safar Juz’ ‘Amma is a part of the Safar Learn to Read series. It should be read after completing the Safar Qaʿidah, which consists of 13 progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning. While reading the Safar Juz’ ‘Amma, students will enhance their application of the 13 levels covered in the Safar Qaʿidah, building on fluency and the ability to read longer passages in a single breath. This book can also be covered in conjunction with the Safar Tajwīd book – a sequel to the Safar Qaʿidah. Unlike other contemporary Juz’ ‘Ammas, this book has been published with the sūrahs in the correct Qurʾānic order, to help students to remember the sequence of sūrahs for correct Ṣalah performance. Its script has been imported directly from the popular 13-line Qurʾān that is used throughout the world. The text is not colour-coded for tajwīd rules, so that students are able to read black and white Qurʾāns without such aids. The Safar Juz’ ‘Amma’s unique marking code, diary and checklist are elements that have been designed to keep track of a student’s progress and to enhance the communication between the student, their parents and the teacher. This Hardback edition of the Juz’ ‘Amma has the extra benefits of a much more durable cover and also a beautiful red bookmark ribbon. Key Features: World popular 13 line Qurʾānic Script Correct sūrah sequence A unique marking code Student Diary NEW durable Cover (hardback edition) NEW bookmark ribbon (hardback edition)

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Rules of Tajwid is the sequel to the Safar Qaʿidah and part of the comprehensive Safar Learn to Read Series. This book consists of seven progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning, which follow on from the 13 levels of the Safar Qaʿidah. It may be taught alongside Safar Juz ʿAmma or while a student starts to read the Quran. While reading the book, students will master the application of tajwid in the passages of the Quran that are to be read to the teacher. This book is the product of teaching tajwid for several years at Safar Academy and will help students to gradually reach a proficient level of Quran recitation. The script has been imported directly from the Madinah Quran, which is used worldwide. The text is not color-coded with tajwid rules, so that students are able to read black and white Qurans without such aids. It includes a unique marking code, diary, and checklist, designed to keep track of students’ progress and enhance communication between students, parents, and teachers.

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Rules of Tajwid is a sequel to the Safar Qa'idah and part of the comprehensive Safar Learn to Read series. This book consists of seven progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning, which follow on from the 13 levels of the Safar Qa'idah. It may be taught alongside Safar Juz Amma or while a student starts to read the Quran. While reading the book, students will master the application of tajwid in the passages of the Quran that are to be read to the teacher. This book is the product of teaching tajwid for several years at Safar Academy and will help students gradually reach a proficient level of Quran recitation. The script has been imported directly from the 13-line Quran, which is written with clarity and available worldwide. The text is not color-coded with tajwid rules, so that students are able to read black and white Qurans without such aids. It includes a unique marking code, diary, and checklist which are elements that have been designed to keep track of students' progress and to enhance the communication between students, parents, and teachers.

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