Learn the Quran word by word

Surahs for kids, word by word

Every verse is split into words your child can tap, hear and understand. With transliteration and meaning, short Surahs become easier to read and remember.

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What your child learns

Every word heard, every verse understood

Listening and understanding go hand in hand.

Word by word

Each word of a verse is its own card with transliteration. Tap it to hear the word and see what it means.

Verse by verse

Every verse shows the Arabic text together with its transliteration and translation.

Listen, then recite

Once every word of a verse has been heard, the whole verse opens to listen to from start to finish.

Progress you can see

Words and verses your child has learned are marked, so it's easy to continue where you left off.

114 Surahs

Start with Al-Fatiha and carry on through the Surahs of the Quran.

Quizzes in the Journey

Learning Journey quizzes ask which Surah a verse comes from and which words are missing.

How it works

Learning a Surah in the app

Short sessions with plenty of listening work best.

  1. Open Surahs in the library and choose one, starting with Al-Fatiha.
  2. Tap each word to hear it and see its meaning.
  3. When every word has been heard, play the whole verse and recite it together.
  4. Come back the next day: learned words and verses stay marked.
A Surah shown word by word in Quran for Kids
Tips for parents

Helping your child memorise short Surahs

Listen many times

Children learn by hearing. Let your child listen to a verse several times before reciting it.

One verse at a time

Move on when a verse feels easy. Short Surahs are learned verse by verse.

Recite together at a set time

Recite the Surahs your child is learning together, for example before bedtime.

Talk about the meaning

Use the meanings in the app to talk about what a verse says. Understanding helps memory.

FAQ

Questions about learning Surahs

Which Surah should my child start with?

Most families start with Al-Fatiha, which is free in the app, and then continue with the short Surahs.

Does it show the meaning of each word?

Yes. Tap any word to hear it and see its meaning. Each verse also has its transliteration and a full translation.

Can my child learn before reading Arabic?

Yes. Transliteration and audio help children follow along while they are still learning the Arabic letters.

Is it free?

Al-Fatiha is free. Premium unlocks every Surah.

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