UPDATE: Teen & Adult Summer Classes

For the Adult & Teen Class Taught by Shaykh Ar Ra'ee this Summer, Please Note these Updates:

• The course is $175

• There is an option to extend the course for 2 weeks from August 1 - 14, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1pm - 4pm at no additional cost

Teen & Adult Summer Classes

No Children's Class on Monday July 4th

In recognition of the July 4th national holiday, there will be no children's classes on Monday, July 4th.

Enroll in a Summer Class Today!

Example of Isnaad

The Global Qur’an Memorization Academy is Offering Ijazza (certification) in Qur’an Memorization

With the connected chain of narration to Prophet Mohammad

 peace and prayers be upon him

 Under the direct supervision of Sheikh Mohammad Ar’raee

Program Introduction

This program is for students who already completed the Memorization of the Holy Quran and who wish to obtain an Ijazza (i.e. License), with Isnaad (i.e. chain of narration to Prophet Muhammad, peace and prayers be upon him).

An Ijazza is a certification given to an individual upon proving excellence and mastery in Qur’an memorization, recitation and pronunciation.

Ijazza type

The program is offering two types of Ijazza (certification):

1)      Ijazza for the narration of Hafs ‘An ‘Aasim from the method of Ash-Shaatibiyyah

2)      Ijazza for the narration of Hamami ‘An’ Alfeel from the method  of Tayebat Annashr with Qasr Al-Munfasil

Program Duration: one month

The program will meet four days per week for four hours per day starting July 2^nd through July 30^th.

Prerequisites

• Memorization of the entire Qur’an

• It is preferred, although not required, to have passed tajweed courses, or to know the tajweed poem by Imaam Al-Jazari

• It is preferred, although not required, to know chapters two & three from Minhaj Al-Muslim book

• It is preferred, although not required, to know the merits of the Qur’an

Program Details

1)      Each student is expected to recite the Qur’an from cover to cover, during this month to the instructor.

2)      Each student’s Qur’an recitation will be evaluated accordingly by the Sheikh.  Based on the outcome of this evaluation, students will either be admitted directly into the Ijazza program, or they will be assigned additional studies to further improve their recitation, and to qualify for admission.  This might include studying Tajweed.

3)      The Sheikh will assign the time for each student to listen to his/her Qur’an recitation.

4)      The program is open to all students, males and females.

5)      Upon successful completion of the program, students will be issued the Ijazza reflecting that they met the requirements of the program, which permits them to teach.

Instructions:

• Students should commit to attendance according to their individual schedules.

• Students should commit to reciting the amount that is allocated for them.

• Students must take the time to review with partners in class before they recite to the sheikh, to ensure minimum number of mistakes.

Program Fees

$1,500.00 for the entire program paid in three installments ($500 x 3).

Summer Adult & Teen courses Registeration Dates



Summer Adult & Teen courses

At Shirley Gate Masjid

Adult & Teen courses are taught under the supervision of Sheikh AR'raee

Register in Person

Mondays & Wednesdays May 16-June 1

As well as Sundays May 22 & 29

Teen and Adult Course Mon/Wed/Sat: July 2 – July 30

            1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ($225 + $25 materials)

Teen and Adult Course Tue/Thu/Sat: July 3 – July 30

            1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ($225 + $25 materials)

Adults Noorani Teacher Training: ($100 + $25 materials)

A:        July 4– 7 & July 11-14 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  B:      July 18– 21 & July 25-28 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Tajweed level 1 Intensive Course: Saturdays July 2 – July 30

4:00 pm – 10:00 pm ($100)

Ijazza Program: Monday - Thursday July 2 – July 30

8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Price TBD)

ICNVT (Shirley Gate masjid)

4420 Shirley Gate Rd.

Fairfax, VA 22030

Summer Program Children's Registeration Dates

Summer children's courses

At Shirley Gate Masjid

Children's courses are taught under the supervision of Sheikh AR'raee

Register in Person

Mondays & Wednesdays May 16-June 1

As well as Sundays May 22 & 29

Children’s Monday/Wednesday: June 20 – July 27

A:      1:30 pm – 4:30 pm ($225 + $25 materials)

B:      5:00 pm – 8:00 pm ($225 + $25 materials)

Children’s Tuesday/Thursday: June 21 – July 28

A:      1:30 pm – 4:30 pm ($225 + $25 materials)

B:      5:00 pm – 8:00 pm ($225 + $25 materials)

Children’s Sundays: June 19 – July 31

A:      10:00 am – 2:00 pm ($140 + $25 materials)

ICNVT (Shirley Gate masjid)

4420 Shirley Gate Rd.

Fairfax, VA 22030

2011 Summer Online Registeration Form *Click here*

Click the title for a printable Summer 2011 registration form

2011 Summer Programs

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Spring Registration - Final Day

Children's Quran and Tajweed Classes 

at Shirley Gate masjid

Supervised by Sheikh ar Ra'ee

Spring Semester

Final Registration Today

Saturday, March 26

 4pm - 7pm

Children from age 5 learn to read the Quran with tajweed

Sundays 10-week Session:

Sundays 

3pm - 6pm

March 27 - May 29

$150

Mondays & Wednesdays 10-week Session:

Mondays & Wednesdays

6pm - 8:30pm

March 28 - June 1

$250

Plus $25 materials fee

ICNVT (Shirley Gate masjid)

4420 Shirley Gate Rd.

Fairfax, VA 22030

Teacher Training Start Tonight -- March 13 at 6pm

Teacher Training with Sheikh ar Raee starts tonight. Come early (5:45pm) for 6pm class to complete registration and payment.

As a reminder, this is an excellent opportunity in front of us to study with Sheikh ar Raee, may Allah ta'ala preserve him. We are blessed to have him in our area and he is in demand to teach this training across the country. MashaAllah, he is a person of knowledge who is the teacher of many huffadh, teachers, and imams, as well as the teacher of some of the world's best Quran reciters and one of the imams of the Ka'ba. He is a top expert in teaching al Qawa'id an Nooraniyah, the leading text worldwide for learning how to read the Qur'an. La hawla wa la qawata illa billah.

• Teacher Training - How to teach Al Qawa'id an Nooraniyah (Noorani Qa'ida)
• Registration, Payment and 1st Class, Tuesday 6pm - 10pm. Classes continue Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6pm - 10pm. Additional class Sunday (times to be determined), and additional testing dates.
• $100 course + $25 (book/CD set. If you have the CDs, the book is $7)

Noorani Learning Center, ICNVT masjid, 4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 (5 minutes from GMU)

Call NLC: 703-598-3236 (leave a message) or reply by email

Awards Ceremony Potluck

We welcome you to join us...

WHO: You and your family -- past, present, and future students (children & adults), parents, teachers, assistants...

WHAT: The NLC Awards Ceremony Potluck

WHEN: Sunday, March 13, 4pm - 7pm

WHERE: Downstairs, Main Hall

HOW: Please RSVP by email -- include number of people, dish for the potluck

On the Agenda:

• Children's Program presentations (Al Qawa'id An Nooraniyah and Qur'an recitation)
• Talk by Sheikh ar Raee
• Adult Classes certificates distribution
• Student awards and certificates
• Teacher & Volunteer recognition
• Potluck

Hope to see you there!

Spring Online Registration Form *Click Here*

Click the title for a printable spring 2011 registration form

Spring Has Sprung! Spring 2011 Children's Courses

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3 Courses Starting Tomorrow

Wish List

Help support your learning community!


NLC needs donations of the following items

• $50 Re-Boost phone cards for the school’s Boost cell phone service. Money needs to be added to the Account by 03/07/2011 and 7^th of every month. If we keep making on-time payments, the monthly rate will go down to $45 

• 20 Flashdrives (by March 5)

• Blank CDs – RW

• Copy Paper (white and all colors)

• Toner Cartridge Canon #104 Black 

• Binders (all sizes, colors, new or used, good condition only)

• "Sharpie" pens (all colors – fine and medium point) like these: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sharpie-Plastic-Tip-Pen-Fine-6pk-Assorted-Colors/14928063?wmlspartner=q5QZHUbCIj8&sourceid=41593014551972775410

• Clear Tape like this: http://www.officemax.com/office-supplies/tape-glue-adhesives/tape/shop-by-brand-tape/scotch-tape-shop-by-brand/product-ARS19532

• Homework Folders (green, yellow, or blue) like these: http://www.bulkofficesupply.com/doublepocketreportcoverswfasteners12capgreen.aspx

• Office Shelves (used or new) like this: http://www.overstock.com/Office-Supplies/Silver-4-tier-Mesh-Shelf/3443959/product.html
• 1 CD player with Headphone Jack
• 5 Headphones
• 5-Way Headphone Splitter like this: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-RockStar-3-5-mm-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B0017PG8KS

Drop off any of these items to the NLC office before or after class times or email NooraniLearningCenter@gmail.com for assistance

Thank You!

Pre-Register Online for Winter 2011 Adult Courses

To Pre-Register for any of NLC's New Winter 2011 Courses:

CLICK HERE

New, Unique Course:
Teens & Young Adults (ages 10 - 30)
Learn to Read from Scratch with Sheikh ar Raee
Saturdays, 5pm - 9pm, February 19 - April 30
$100

Tajweed Level 1
Theory of Tajweed
Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm, February 26 - April 30
$100

Tajweed Level 2
Guided Recitation
Saturdays, 10am - 1pm, February 26 - April 30
$100

Tajweed Classes Rescheduled for Winter 2011 Session -- Take These Classes While You Can!

Tajweed Level 1: Theory of Tajweed

Tajweed Level 2: Guided Recitation

Instructor: Sheikh Muhammad ar Ra'ee

Tajweed Level 1 is going to be rescheduled for the Winter 2011 Session

-          New Time:  1 to 4pm

-          New Start Date:  Saturday, February 26^th 

-          New End Date:  Saturday, April 30

Tajweed Level 2 is going to be rescheduled for the Winter 2011 Session

-          New Time:  10am to 1pm

-          New Start Date:  Saturday, February 26^th 

-          New End Date:  Saturday, April 30

-          1 Juz will be recited by the students in this course (either Juz Amma or Tabarak)

-     Course will focus on proper reading, the Sheikh will listen and correct the reciters

-          Target is those that finished Tajweed Level 1

-          If the student did not take Tajweed Level 1, he will conduct a placement test on the first day of class

Tajweed Level 1: $100

Tajweed Level 2: $100

If enrollment minimum of 10 students is not met -- class will be cancelled!


Pre-Register HERE

NEW COURSE!!! Teen and Young Adult Beginner's

Spread the Word!

Unique Course for Teens and Young Adults:

Learn to Read the Qur'an "From Scratch" using the Al Qawa'id An Nooraniyah methodology

Instructor: Sheikh Muhammad ar Raee

Saturdays 

-         Time:  5 to 9pm

-          Start Date:  Saturday, February 19^th 

-          End Date:  Saturday, April 30

-          Age limit:  10 to 30

Send an email of interest to: NooraniLearningCenter@gmail.com

Register In Person on Saturday at 4:30pm

ICNVT masjid, 4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Pre-Register Online HERE

Course Description: Teacher Training Winter 2011

Course QN 101

Teacher Training - Al Qawa'id An Nooraniyah

Winter 2011

Class Days & Time:

Mondays - Fridays: 6pm - 9pm

Duration: 2 Weeks

February 14 - February 25

Plus 10 additional hours for testing, dates and times to be determined

Cost:
$100 for the course (payable by cash or check)
$25 for required materials.


Break Times:

Breaks for prayer according to the Islamic Center of Northern Virginia prayer schedule.

Required Text:

Al Qawa'id An Nooraniyah book with 5 CD set. Supplemental materials provided.

Description:

This course is primarily designed to train students in the comprehensive Al Qawa'id An Nooraniyah methodology of teaching 1) reading of the Arabic Qur'an with correct pronunciation, and 2) the Art of Recitation (Tajweed).

The secondary goal is to correct and improve the student's own pronunciation, reading, and tajweed of the Qur'an using the Al Qawa'id An Nooraniyah methodology.

The course includes instruction in:

-- The Etiquette of Seeking Knowledge

-- Merits of the Qur'an

-- Classroom Management

-- Goals and Method of Teaching Every Lesson of Al Qawa'id An Nooraniyah (17 Lessons)

-- Intensive Practice in the Al Qawa'id An Nooraniyah Methodology

-- Correction and Improvement of the Student's Own Pronunciation and Reading

-- Tajweed Theory

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Recommended for:

-- Arabic and Qur'an Teachers

-- Managers of Arabic and Qur'an Schools

-- Parents of Students Learning Arabic and Qur'an

-- Self-Motivated Teen and Adult Learners

Methods of Instruction:

-- Lectures

-- Q&A / Discussion Format

-- Teamwork (Work in Pairs and Small Groups)

-- One-on-One with the Instructor

-- Self-Study

-- Handouts

-- Homework

-- Oral Quizzes

-- Study Guide Workbook

-- Optional Projects

Certification:

Successful results of Student Evaluation and Testing will be rewarded with certification.

NEW SESSION of Tajweed Level 1 -- Starts February 19th, 4pm - 9pm

Noorani Learning Center of VA presents...

Winter 2011 session of Tajweed Level 1 -- Taught by Sheikh Muhammad Ar Raee

In Tajweed Level 1, you will study the theory of tajweed under the guidance of an expert reciter. You will learn which rules of tajweed apply when and where, and practice in small groups and one-on-one to build knowledge and confidence in your tajweed.

starts Saturday, February 19th, 4pm - 9pm

Classes are Held over 2 Intensive Weekends:

Saturday, February 19, 4pm - 9pm

Sunday, February 20, 4pm - 9pm

Saturday, February 26, 4pm - 9pm

Sunday, February 27, 4pm - 9pm

Only $100 (cash or check)

Register and Pay In Person: 

Register Sunday, 2:30pm - 5:30pm 

Register Monday, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Register Wednesday, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Register Saturday February 19, from 3:15pm to end of class

Late fee of $25 if paying after 1st class

Send an email of interest to NooraniLearningCenter@gmail.com

or Phone 703-598-3236 (leave a message)

Noorani Learning Center is located at:

ICNVT masjid, 4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030. (NLC office is downstairs)

Recent Teacher Training Grads are Encouraged to Register for Tajweed Level 1!

NEW SESSION of Teacher Training Starts Monday, February 14th

al Qawaid an Nooraniyah Teacher Training 

with Sheikh Ar Raee

NEW SESSION starts this Monday, February 14, 6pm - 9pm

Who is this class for?  Quran and Islamic school teachers and staff, parents whose kids are learning Quran, teen and adult learners...

• Improve your pronunciation, reading, tajweed, and teaching skills
• Get tested by an expert reciter 
• Certificate granted for successful completion

Intensive Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, 6pm - 9pm for 2 weeks

Complete registration with payment this Sunday (tomorrow) from 2:30pm to 5:30pm or plan to arrive early on Monday (from 5:15pm) to complete registration before class.

Noorani Learning Center is located at ICNVT masjid, 4420 Shirley Gate Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030. 

• There are no prerequisites for this course. Please come prepared to take notes (pens & notebooks).
• The class is open to brothers and sisters
• Course is only $100 by cash (preferred) or check
• $25 for materials (CD set + Noorani book) by cash or separate check

Complete registration with payment this Sunday (tomorrow) from 2:30pm to 5:30pm or plan to arrive early on Monday (from 5:15pm) to complete registration before class.

Send an email of interest to NooraniLearningCenter@gmail.com

Tajweed Exam

A reminder for current students that Tajweed Exam for Tajweed Level 1 is scheduled for this Sunday (2/13/2011) from 6pm-9pm. 

Teacher Training (Fall 2010 Session) Remaining Class & Testing Dates

Reminder of remaining classes and testing dates as announced in class and through email:

Saturday, January 29^th – 4pm to 9pm (last class where the Sheikh will teach)

Sunday, January 30^th – 4pm to 9pm (last class where the Sheikh will teach)

TESTING DATES

Saturday, February 5^th – 1pm to 9pm

Sunday, February 6^th –  6pm to 9pm

Saturday, February 12^th - 1pm to 9pm

Sunday, February 13^th – 6pm to 9pm