Nooraniya + Foundations

The Nooraniya Course is a prerequisite for joining the Hafith Track and has a maximum duration of one academic year.

The Fall and Spring Semesters are dedicated to completing and mastering the book’s 17 lessons. Students at this level become familiar with Arabic letters, vowel markings, and the fundamentals of connecting letters to form words. They are also introduced to basic Tajweed concepts.

The most effective approach to Qur’anic memorization begins by giving students independent access to the Qur’an through mastery of recitation. Nooraniya serves as a critical first step in building that foundation.

Although memorization is secondary at this level, students are expected to memorize at least half of the 30th Juz.

Assessments will be administered at the end of each semester to certify that students have mastered the course content.

Scheduling

The Nooraniya Course is available at both ICPC Paterson and ICPC Clifton. All courses meet a minimum of two days per week.

Students are expected to attend both days consistently to keep up with the progress of their class.

Choose one of the following schedule options:

1. Saturday and Sunday
2. Saturday and Tuesday
3. Sunday and Wednesday

Weekend hours: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Weekday hours: 5:30–7:30 PM
Tuition: $250 per month, including Nooraniya and Ihsan Foundations

During the last three academic years, we have piloted several changes to the Hafith Study Track to provide a more focused and goal-oriented learning environment.

The objective of this program is to provide students with an opportunity to master the recitation and memorization of the Qur’an. The Qur’an journey that we have developed for our students is detailed below.

Hafith Learning Journey

Tarteel Level 1 — 2 Years

This is the entry level for Qur’anic reading and is designed for graduates of Nooraniya.

The teacher will guide students in building their reading proficiency by sounding out the words (Tahajji) of the 29th and 30th Juz. The goal is to develop basic reading proficiency and reinforce foundational Tajweed skills.

Students at this level will also be required to memorize the 29th and 30th Juz.

Tarteel Level 2 — 2 Years

The goal of this level is to build reading proficiency so that students become fluent in their recitation without apparent Tajweed errors (Lahn Jali).

Students will also be required to complete the memorization of the 28th, 27th, and 26th Juz.

Memorization Level 1 — 2 Years

Similar to Tarteel, this level features assisted memorization. Teachers will actively help students memorize the Surahs.

Tajweed rules will be explained in greater detail, and students will be guided in correcting subtle recitation errors (Lahn Khafi).

Students will also be required to complete five additional Juz, from the 20th through the 25th Juz.

Memorization Level 2 — 3 Years

At this stage in their Qur’an journey, students are prepared for independent memorization under the mentorship of their teacher.

The teacher will monitor each student’s individual progress and provide regular assessments upon the completion of each Surah and Juz.

A customized plan will be developed for each student that includes new memorization, recent review, and old review. Students complete this level when they have memorized the entire Qur’an.

Scheduling

Hafith students may customize their memorization schedule by choosing Saturday or Sunday, plus two to four weekdays.

For the best results, we strongly recommend registering for four weekdays. This provides students with the best opportunity to develop strong memorization and meet the projected duration of each level.

Weekend hours: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Weekday hours: 5:30–7:30 PM
Tuition: $250 per month, including Hafith and Ihsan Foundations

Ihsan Academy is excited to pilot the Arabic Studies Track this academic year.

Our vision is to help students build a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Arabic reading, writing, comprehension, and conversation. We are excited to begin this journey with two levels.

Arabic Level 1

The entry level focuses on:

• Recognizing Arabic letters and the basics of word formation
• Learning the correct pronunciation of each letter
• Identifying and applying short vowels (harakāt)
• Developing basic conversational vocabulary

Arabic Level 2

The advanced offering for this academic year is designed for students who have a strong understanding of Arabic letters and vowels.

Students who test into this level should be able to pronounce words and demonstrate a basic level of comprehension.

This level focuses on:

• Conversational Arabic
• Developing reading and writing skills
• Basic Arabic grammar rules

Scheduling

Arabic courses are available at both ICPC Paterson and ICPC Clifton. All courses meet a minimum of two days per week.

Students are expected to attend both days consistently to keep up with the progress of their class.

Choose one of the following schedule options:

1. Saturday and Sunday
2. Saturday and Tuesday
3. Sunday and Wednesday

Weekend hours: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Weekday hours: 5:30–7:30 PM
Tuition: $250 per month, including Arabic Studies and Ihsan Foundations