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).
