Methodology
Progression and levels
There are 6 main levels, from hizb Sabbih to Yâsîn, split into three categories: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. The level is independent from the student's class or seniority — every student progresses at their own pace. Two starter cards come before level 1, and two "Advanced+" levels extend the path beyond Yâsîn for the most dedicated students.
Welcome
A welcome card, before the very first steps.
Welcome card
ForestAl-Fâtihah — the opening of the Qur'an
A welcome card that opens the collection, designed especially for the non-Arabic-speaking student: it introduces the recitation card principle through Al-Fâtihah, the opening of the Qur'an recited in every prayer.
- Yearly goal
- Al-Fâtihah (7 verses)
- Weekly pace
- In class, verse by verse
- Total
- —
- Where
- In class
Starter
Before level 1 — for the very first steps.
Starter card 1
IvoryAl-Fîl → 10 short surahs
The first card to tackle the shortest surahs of the Qur'an, even before the hizb Sabbih.
- Yearly goal
- 10 short surahs
- Weekly pace
- In class, collective reading
- Total
- —
- Where
- In class
Starter card 2
IvoryAd-Duhâ → next 10 surahs
The second starter card, continuing the collective learning before level 1.
- Yearly goal
- Next 10 surahs
- Weekly pace
- In class, collective reading
- Total
- —
- Where
- In class
Beginner
First steps, guided reading in class.
Level 1
WhiteHizb #60 — Sabbih
For beginner students with a minimal reading ability. Collective learning in class, with a gradual shift towards home learning by the end of the year.
- Yearly goal
- 1 hizb (#60)
- Weekly pace
- 3 to 5 lines / week
- Total
- 1 hizb
- Where
- In class (collective learning)
Intermediate
Growing independence, home-based learning.
Level 2
YellowHizb #59 — 'Amma
The first level of home-based learning, with active involvement from parents. Transition towards full independence by the end of the year.
- Yearly goal
- 1 hizb (#59)
- Weekly pace
- 3 to 5 lines / week
- Total
- 2 hizb
- Where
- At home (semi-independent)
Level 3
OrangeHizb #58-57 — Tabâraka
Learning takes place exclusively at home, fully independently. Parents ensure daily follow-up.
- Yearly goal
- 2 hizb
- Weekly pace
- 7 to 10 lines / week
- Total
- 4 hizb
- Where
- At home (independent)
Advanced
Independent learning, ambitious goals.
Level 4
GreenHizb #56-53 — Adhâriyât
Advanced students with a good ability for independent learning. Monthly goal of half a hizb.
- Yearly goal
- 4 hizb
- Weekly pace
- 15 to 20 lines / week
- Total
- 8 hizb
- Where
- At home (independent)
Level 5
BlueHizb #52-49 — As-Shûrâ
Continued independent learning, at a sustained pace, with a solid mastery of previous hizb.
- Yearly goal
- 4 hizb
- Weekly pace
- 15 to 20 lines / week
- Total
- 12 hizb
- Where
- At home (independent)
Level 6
BrownHizb #48-45 — Yâsîn
The last level of the main path: the last quarter of the Qur'an, from Sabbih to Yâsîn, is memorized and mastered.
- Yearly goal
- 4 hizb
- Weekly pace
- 15 to 20 lines / week
- Total
- 16 hizb
- Where
- At home (independent)
Advanced+
Beyond Yâsîn, for the most advanced students.
Level 7
Slate grey5 hizb — beyond Yâsîn
For students who have completed the main path and wish to continue beyond Yâsîn.
- Yearly goal
- 5 hizb
- Weekly pace
- To be set with the teacher
- Total
- 21 hizb
- Where
- At home (independent)
Level 8
Black5 hizb — for advanced students
The most advanced level of the path, for the most dedicated students.
- Yearly goal
- 5 hizb
- Weekly pace
- To be set with the teacher
- Total
- 26 hizb
- Where
- At home (independent)