Noorani Qaida · Nazira · Hifz · Tafseer in Amsterdam
Learn the Qur'an.
Grow in character.
Arrahman teaches the Qur'an to children, young people and adults: to read it, memorise it and understand it, in a calm and caring class.
- Age
- All ages welcome
- Courses
- Four courses
- Location
- Amsterdam
Intake appointment
Choose a day online
About us
A small madrasa where every child is known by name.
Arrahman is the madrasa of Masjid Arrahman on Sint Willibrordusstraat in Amsterdam. We teach the Qur'an to children, young people and adults: from the first Arabic letters to fluent recitation, memorisation and the meaning of the Qur'an and hadith.
Clear goals. Each child has a level and a next step you can see.
Safe and kind. Small groups and teachers you can talk to.
Parents in the loop. Attendance, results and fees in one app.
Caring teachers. Teachers who know the Qur'an and teach with patience.
Courses
What your child will learn
Noorani Qaida
The first step: the Arabic letters, their sounds and the basic rules, so your child can start reading the Qur'an.
About this courseNazira
Reading the Qur'an fluently from the mushaf, with tajweed, from the first juz to the last.
About this course
Hifz Quran
Memorise the Qur'an step by step, with daily revision and a teacher who listens to every page.
About this course
Quran Tafseer / Books Hadith
Understand what you recite: the meaning of the Qur'an, and the study of the books of hadith.
About this course
Admissions
Joining takes three steps
Registration is open for all ages. We contact every applicant to confirm the intake appointment.
- 1
Register online
Fill in your details, choose a course and pick a day for your intake appointment.
- 2
Meet us at the masjid
At the intake appointment we get to know the student and check their reading level, so they start in the right group.
- 3
Start in class
You get a parent login for attendance, results, fees and messages from the madrasa.
For parents
Know how your child is doing, any day of the week
- A message the same day if your child is absent
- Exam results as soon as teachers publish them
- Fee receipts you can download at any time
- Announcements in English, Dutch or Arabic
اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ
“Read in the name of your Lord who created.”
Surah Al-ʿAlaq, 96:1
The first word revealed of the Qur'an was "Read". Every lesson at Arrahman starts from there.
Life at Arrahman
A calm place to learn
Small groups, a quiet room and time to recite. A look at the things that fill our days.
- Reciting together
- Daily revision
- Our library
A place of calm
Learning to pray
Evening reading
News & events
What's happening
NewsA course for every level
From the first Arabic letters with Noorani Qaida to Hifz and Tafseer: we help you find where to start.
NewsBook your intake appointment online
Choose a day in the calendar when you register. We contact you to confirm the time.
NewsRegistration is open
Children, young people and adults can register for any of our four courses. There is no age limit.
Questions
What parents often ask
Is there an age limit?
No. Children, young people and adults are all welcome. At the intake appointment we help you find the course that fits.
My child can't read Arabic yet. Can they still join?
Yes. Noorani Qaida starts with the Arabic letters. At the intake appointment we check the student's level, so they start in the right group.
How are the groups organised?
Groups are formed by course and level. After the intake appointment we tell you which group fits.
When are the classes?
Days and times depend on the course and the group. We agree them with you at the intake appointment.
What does it cost?
We explain the fees at the intake appointment. You can also ask us any time at info@arrahman.nl.
How do I know how my child is doing?
With your parent login you see attendance, exam results and fees. If your child is absent, you get a message the same day.
Support us
Help keep the Qur'an alive in the next generation
Gifts help us keep groups small, buy books and look after the building. Every child who learns here carries it further.
إِذَا مَاتَ الإِنْسَانُ انْقَطَعَ عَنْهُ عَمَلُهُ إِلَّا مِنْ ثَلَاثَةٍ: إِلَّا مِنْ صَدَقَةٍ جَارِيَةٍ، أَوْ عِلْمٍ يُنْتَفَعُ بِهِ، أَوْ وَلَدٍ صَالِحٍ يَدْعُو لَهُ
When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, knowledge that benefits others, or a righteous child who prays for them.
Stay in touch
Questions? We would love to hear from you
Email us about the courses, registration or a visit to the masjid. We reply as soon as we can.
Visit us
Come and see for yourself
- Address
- Sint Willibrordusstraat 19, 1074 XH Amsterdam
- info@arrahman.nl
- Visits
- By appointment