Iqra: Quran Qaida 6 book Set

IQRA’ 6-Book Set (English Version) by Ustaz Haji As’ad Humam, following the traditional Rasm Utsmani (Uthmani script) method. This series is designed as a step-by-step progression to help children and beginners learn to read the Qur’an fluently and correctly.

About the IQRA Method:

- Developed for quick, practical learning
- Structured progression from simple to advanced
- Used worldwide in madrasahs and homes
- Designed for children and adult beginners
- Emphasises reading practice rather than heavy theory

Specifications:

- 6-book set
- Paperback
- Each book is A5 size (20 x 14.5cm)
- 25-35 pages per book
- Method: Phonics method of teaching
- There is no transliteration; simple instructions are given in English at the start of each book. The rest of the book has the Arabic letters with lessons

IQRA’ Book 1: Foundation Arabic Letters (Hijaiyyah)

Book 1 introduces:

- Recognition of individual Arabic letters (isolated forms)
- Correct pronunciation (makhārij of letters)
- Basic letter sounds without joining
- Simple reading drills

This book focuses purely on letter identification and sound clarity, building confidence before moving to joining letters.

IQRA’ Book 2: Joining Letters & Short Vowels

Book 2 teaches:

- Letters in connected forms (beginning, middle, end)
- Reading simple joined letters
- Introduction to short vowels (fatḥah, kasrah, ḍammah)
- Basic two-letter and three-letter combinations

Students begin reading small joined words while strengthening fluency.

IQRA’ Book 3: Tanwīn & Sukūn

Book 3 introduces:

- Tanwīn (double vowels)
- Sukūn (jazm)
- Reading more complex word structures
- Smoother letter blending

Students now read short Qur’anic-style words with greater accuracy and rhythm.

IQRA’ Book 4: Shaddah & Long Vowels (Madd)

Book 4 covers:

- Shaddah (letter doubling)
- Long vowels (madd letters: alif, wāw, yā’)
- Extended sounds
- Longer word reading

At this stage, students begin reading with proper elongation and stronger tajwīd foundations.

IQRA’ Book 5: Advanced Tajwīd Application

Book 5 includes:

- Rules of stopping (waqf)
- More advanced combinations of tajwīd elements
- Reading short verses
- Improved fluency and flow

Students now transition from word-based reading to verse-based reading.

IQRA’ Book 6: Preparation for Full Qur’an Reading

The final book focuses on:

- Complete tajwīd rule application
- Qur’anic verses with authentic Uthmani script
- Fluency development
- Confidence in continuous recitation

By the end of Book 6, students are prepared to begin reading directly from the Mushaf (Qur’an).