Certificate in Qur'anic Studies · Al Misbah Academy
AL-AYAH
Beyond the Verse
Grow · Grit · Glow
AL-AYAH — Beyond the Verse is a structured, progressive Qur'anic education programme developed by Al Misbah Academy for the English-speaking Muslim community in Singapore and beyond.
The vision
The aim is not simply to produce people who can read the Qur'an, but to nurture Muslims who love the Qur'an, understand its guidance, and strive to live by its teachings.
Designed for learners of every background and level of experience, it takes students on a journey: from recognising and reciting the words of Allah, to appreciating their beauty, understanding their meanings, and applying their guidance in everyday life.
Three progressive tiers — Literacy, Proficiency and Competency — nurture Muslims who are confident in their recitation, connected to the Qur'an in their hearts, and equipped to be a positive spiritual influence in their families and communities.
The journey
From a spark to a glow
From recognition, to recitation, to reflection, to transformation. Each stage prepares the next.
Begin here
AL-AYAH Sparks
Short, engaging Qur'anic programmes offered through the year, to awaken curiosity, renew enthusiasm, and inspire people to begin learning. Each one is an invitation to become part of the family of the Qur'an.
Tell me about the next SparkDecember 2026
When Modesty Fades
The first AL-AYAH Sparks programme
Date to be announced
Sūrah al-Fātiḥah
With Aisha Rumi
Tier 1 · Literacy
Discover the Qur'an
Every journey begins with a letter.
- Certificate
- Certificate in Basic Qur'anic Recitation
- Duration
- 3 months
- Fees and dates
- To be announced
This foundational tier introduces learners to the Arabic alphabet, letter recognition, correct articulation and basic Qur'anic reading.
It is designed especially for beginners, converts, returning learners, and anyone who has never had the chance to build a strong foundation in Qur'anic recitation.
What you will learn
- Recognise and distinguish the Arabic letters, including unfamiliar sounds.
- Learn the basic points of articulation (makhārij al-ḥurūf).
- Develop confidence in joining letters and reading Qur'anic words.
- Establish the foundations of accurate recitation.
- Build a consistent, personal relationship with the Qur'an.
Our promise
“You don't need to know how to read the Qur'an to begin. You only need the willingness to learn.”
Tier 2 · Proficiency
Grow with the Qur'an
From correct recitation to beautiful recitation.
- Certificate
- Advanced Certificate in Qur'anic Recitation and Tajweed
- Duration
- 2½ years
- Fees and dates
- To be announced
This tier turns basic reading into confident, fluent and increasingly accurate recitation.
Students develop their command of Tajweed, improve their pronunciation, reduce their recitation errors, and come to appreciate the rhythm, harmony and eloquence of the Qur'an recited well.
What you will learn
- Strengthen pronunciation and articulation.
- Apply the essential rules of Tajweed consistently.
- Identify and correct common recitation errors.
- Develop fluency, measured pacing and confidence.
- Appreciate the beauty of recitation through attentive listening and guided practice.
- Cultivate a lasting love for reciting the Qur'an.
Our promise
“Move beyond simply reading the Qur'an, to experiencing the beauty of reciting it with care, confidence and devotion.”
Tier 3 · Competency
Glow with the Qur'an
Beyond the words, into the wisdom.
- Certificate
- Certificate in Tafsir and Qur'anic Studies
- Duration
- 8 months
- Fees and dates
- To be announced
Proposed in collaboration with International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Register your interestThis advanced tier takes learners beyond recitation into the Qur'an's meanings, themes, context and guidance.
Through a structured introduction to Tafsir and the sciences of the Qur'an (ʿUlūm al-Qur'ān), students discover the depth of revelation and learn to approach its interpretation with knowledge, humility and scholarly discipline.
What you will learn
- Understand the foundational principles of Tafsir.
- Explore the sciences of the Qur'an: revelation, context and interpretation.
- Discover the themes, lessons and wisdom of selected verses and sūrahs.
- Develop reflective engagement through tadabbur.
- Connect Qur'anic teaching with family, personal and community life today.
- Share authentic Qur'anic lessons responsibly, recognising the limits of one's knowledge.
Our promise
“Discover the wisdom behind the verses, and let the guidance of the Qur'an illuminate the way you think, live and lead.”
The broader purpose
Spiritual leadership at home
The broader purpose of AL-AYAH is to help ordinary Muslims become a positive spiritual influence in their own families.
A parent who improves their recitation can inspire their children. A spouse who understands the Qur'an can bring its values into a marriage. A young adult who builds a relationship with revelation can meet life's challenges with greater clarity and purpose.
Spiritual leadership begins not with authority over others, but with personal example, humility, compassion, and commitment to Allah's guidance.
AL-AYAH seeks to nurture learners who can:
- Lead by example through regular engagement with the Qur'an.
- Encourage family members to read and learn together.
- Bring Qur'anic values into everyday decisions and relationships.
- Cultivate a home shaped by remembrance, mercy and learning.
- Inspire others without judgement or any sense of superiority.
وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
“And make us leaders for the righteous.”
Sūrah al-Furqān 25:74
Every journey begins
with a letter.
Fees, schedules and start dates will be announced soon. Register your interest and you will be the first to hear.