Would teaching beginners to read the Qur’an be a good idea?
Al-salamu alaykum wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatuh!
I'm a fluent Arabic & English speaker, and I've been thinking about teaching beginners how to read the Qur’an correctly, in shaa Allah.
I'd like to help people learn the Arabic letters, understand harakat (short vowel marks and pronunciation), join letters together, and practise reading aloud with gentle corrections along the way.
My intention is to help others learn to read the Qur’an while also earning some money to help with university expenses, in shaa Allah.
I wanted to ask a few questions:
1.Do you think this would be a good idea?
2.Would you or someone you know be interested in lessons like these?
3.What would you look for in someone teaching Qur’an reading to beginners?
- Also, I'm thinking of offering lessons to beginners aged 14 and above. Do you think this is a suitable age range, or would it be better to focus on a different group?
I'd really appreciate your thoughts and honest feedback. Thank you and Jazakum Allahu khayran!