Bayt Al-Quran: Noorani Qaida Level 2| Lesson#1: Monday
Comparing Letters That Sound Similar
Dear Parents and Amazing Students,
We warmly welcome you to Noorani Qaida Level 2! Your dedication and enthusiasm have been a remarkable part of the success of Level 1, and we couldn’t be more proud of your journey so far. As we begin this new chapter together, get ready for an exciting learning experience that’s both structured and enriching. Level 2 is designed to be even more engaging, with deeper insights and refined pronunciation skills that build on the foundation you’ve already mastered.
To see what you’ll be learning in this new level, make sure to watch the introductory video below – it offers a quick overview of the learning outcomes and key highlights.
Introductory Video
What’s in Lesson #1?
In this lesson, we begin by diving into a very important skill in Quranic reading—distinguishing between letters that sound similar but are pronounced differently. Arabic has several letter pairs that may seem alike to beginners, but each has a unique sound and articulation point. For example, we’ll explore the difference between ت (Taa) and ط (Twaa)—where Taa is a soft, light letter and Twaa is a heavy, emphatic one. We’ll also look at ك (Kaaf) vs ق (Qaaf)—Kaaf is pronounced from the back of the mouth while Qaaf comes from a deeper throat position.
This comparison continues across multiple pairs such as:
س (Seen) vs ص (Saad)
ذ (Dhaal) vs ز (Zay) vs ظ (Zwaa)
د (Daal) vs ض (Dwaad)
Through this structured practice, students will learn to hear and pronounce each letter with clarity. Mastering these distinctions is a key step toward accurate Quranic recitation with proper Tajweed.
Key Learning Objectives – Lesson #1
Understand and recognize similar-sounding Arabic letters, such as:
ت (Taa) vs ط (Twaa)
ك (Kaaf) vs ق (Qaaf)
س (Seen) vs ص (Saad)
ذ (Dhaal) vs ز (Zay) vs ظ (Zwaa)
د (Daal) vs ض (Dwaad)
Develop correct pronunciation by learning the unique articulation points (makharij) and the sound characteristics like heaviness and lightness of each letter.
Sharpen listening skills to detect the subtle sound differences between these similar-sounding letters.
Provide an engaging and interactive lesson video to make the learning process enjoyable and effective.
Reinforce understanding through a downloadable PDF worksheet with practice exercises related to the lesson.
Include fun and age-appropriate activities to help children retain and apply what they have learned in a playful and meaningful way.
Watch the Lesson Video
Time to Practice – Download Your Activity Sheet!
Learning gets even more exciting when you get to play and practice! After watching the lesson video, it’s time to put your new skills to the test. We’ve created a fun and interactive activity sheet that helps you recognize and pronounce those tricky, similar-sounding Arabic letters.
This downloadable PDF is filled with playful exercises and engaging tasks—perfect for home or classroom use. So grab your pencil, call a parent or sibling, and let the fun begin!
Click below to download your worksheet and start exploring!
Let’s Play and Learn – Fun Activities for Lesson #1
Learning similar-sounding Arabic letters doesn’t have to be boring! Here are three exciting activities to help students reinforce what they’ve learned in Lesson #1—while having a great time.
1. Sound Detective Game
Say a letter sound out loud (like "Taa" or "Twaa") and have your child guess which letter it is by pointing to a flashcard or writing it down. To make it even more fun, hide the flashcards around the room and let them go on a “letter hunt” after each guess!
2. Letter Tug-of-War
Print or draw two similar letters (like ك and ق) on opposite sides of a string or table. Call out words or sounds and have the student decide which letter “wins” that round by pulling the string toward the correct letter. Great for reinforcing recognition and pronunciation!
3. Match It, Say It, Act It!
Create small cards with letters and matching articulation clues (like "heavy letter," "from the throat," "from the tongue"). Kids have to match the letter with the clue, say it out loud, and then come up with a fun gesture to represent it—like puffing cheeks for a heavy sound or tapping the throat for deep ones!
Share Your Child’s Progress with Us!
We’d love to see how your amazing little learner is doing! Once your child completes the activity sheet or practices the letters, feel free to send us a photo of their worksheet or a short audio/video of them reciting the letters. Teacher Noura will personally review it and provide helpful feedback to support your child’s learning journey.
Also, we truly value your thoughts! If you enjoyed this lesson, share your feedback with us—and feel free to pass it along to other parents who might benefit too. Together, we can make Quran learning joyful, interactive, and effective for every child.