Al-Ma’rifah Foundation presents to you with a unique opportunity…

Arabic Essentials

Start your journey towards mastering the language of divine revelation

Registration for 2026/27

Registration is now open!

£50 early bird discount until 24th April!

Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page if you would like to enquire about course content, payment plans, or anything else. You can also use the form to submit your interest in joining the course from September 2026.

Arabic Essentials — A unique course teaching the language of the Quran

Topics covered

Madina Arabic Book 1 Madina Arabic Book 2

Your teachers

ImamAbid Khan
UstadhAli Koka
Starts: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Venue: Cheadle Masjid, 377 Wilmslow Rd, Heald Green, SK8 3NP
Payment plan available

Register by level

Book 1 Class

8:30pm – 10:00pm

Madina Arabic
Book 1 Register now

Book 2 — Level 1 Class

8:30pm – 10:00pm

Madina Arabic
Book 2 (First Half) Registration closed

Book 2 — Level 2 Class

7:00pm – 8:30pm

Madina Arabic
Book 2 (Second Half) Register now
Overview

Al-Ma’rifah Foundation is delighted to announce the return of our beginners Arabic course this September — Arabic Essentials! A unique programme designed to help you master the language of divine revelation. Classes will take place weekly on Tuesdays starting from 7:00pm on the 15th of September 2026. Currently, we are taking enrolment for two classes covering the world-renowned Madina Arabic series of books. All classes will take place at Cheadle Masjid, 377 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3NP.

The content of the course has been meticulously designed to aid students in learning the beautiful language of Arabic in the best way possible. In addition to the content from the original source material, we have added our very own custom exercises and content on top to further engage students and ease their learning experience.

Please note that students must be able to read Arabic text/Qur’an, and that students wanting to enrol for the class covering the second book from the Madina Arabic series will be expected to complete an entrance test prior to completing their enrolment.

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Meet The Teachers
Imam Abid Khan is a graduate of Law and a teacher by profession. Having studied the Islamic Sciences with teachers in the UK, Imam Abid decided to take his studies further and spent a number of years studying at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Egypt from which he graduated with a BA in Islamic and Arabic Studies. In addition to his BA in Islamic and Arabic Studies he also holds a Masters in Islamic Education. Imam Abid currently serves as the Director of Education and Assistant Imam of Cheadle Mosque in Manchester and consults with numerous charity organisations including National Zakat Foundation, Water Aid and Read Foundation.
Imam Abid Khan
Imam Abid Khan
Ustadh Ali Koka holds a degree in Business and Finance from the University of Salford and is a CELTA-qualified instructor. He has pursued his Islamic education under the tutelage of numerous local and international scholars, acquiring proficiency in Arabic alongside a broad range of Islamic sciences. He remains actively engaged in the study and teaching of Islamic sciences, and has a particular passion for teaching Arabic and Hadith. He is currently furthering his academic studies at Al-Azhar University whilst working professionally as a Business Analyst.
Ustadh Ali Koka
Ustadh Ali Koka
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Class Dates

Semester 1

Start Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026

Half-Term Break: Wednesday 21st October 2026 – Monday 2nd November 2026

Semester Ends: Tuesday 15th December 2026

Semester 2

Start Date: Tuesday 5th January 2027

Ramadan Break: Wednesday 3rd February 2027 – Monday 15th March 2027

Semester Resumes: Tuesday 16th March 2027

Spring Holidays: Wednesday 24th March – Monday 12th April 2027

Semester Resumes: Tuesday 13th April 2027

Half-Term Break: Wednesday 26th May – Monday 7th June 2027

Semester Resumes: Tuesday 8th June 2027

Semester Ends: Thursday 15th July 2027

Testimonials
The Al-Ma'rifah Arabic course at Cheadle Masjid with Imam Abid has been a truly rewarding experience. His clear teaching style and deep knowledge make learning accessible and enjoyable. The friendly class atmosphere makes it something to look forward to each week. I’ve gained a much better understanding of the language and feel more connected to the Qur’an. Highly recommended!
Br. Abid
Br. Abid
I absolutely loved the Arabic Essentials Course. The content is broken down into manageable lessons, making it easy to follow. Whilst it requires time and effort, it’s incredibly rewarding—building vocabulary is key, and there's a real sense of achievement when you begin to recognise words in the Qur’an. Even if you don't feel confident at first, studying Arabic deepens your connection to the Qur’an in a meaningful way. The course improves your reading, writing, and speaking skills, and I genuinely looked forward to each class. Highly recommended for anyone ready to explore one of the most beautiful and widely spoken languages in the world!
Anonymous
Anonymous
I took the Arabic Essentials course at CMA with Al-Ma’rifah Foundation under the guidance of Imam Abid, and it was a great learning experience. The course material was clear, self-explanatory, and well-structured. Imam Abid’s teaching style was engaging and easy to follow, which made the learning process smooth and effective. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone starting their Arabic journey.
Sr. Momina
Sr. Momina
The Arabic Essentials course is well-structured and the content is solid with clear lessons on alphabet, grammar, and useful everyday vocabulary. Overall, it's a great course that moves you forward in learning Arabic.
Sr. Ammara
Sr. Ammara
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FAQs

Our course is generally aimed at 18+ and the content will be targeted accordingly.

Our course is generally aimed at 18+ and the content will be targeted accordingly. Furthermore, the venue does not have any childcare facilities to look after children during classes. Please do follow our social media channels for upcoming courses, events, workshops, and sessions that are being catered for those younger.

Unfortunately, this course will not be delivered online nor recorded.

Yes, you may choose to either:

1) Pay the total cost split into two payments – one due immediately and one due within six weeks of the course start date.

2) Pay in three monthly payments via a direct debit.

Please use the contact form to enquire about the options available. Please note that should you choose to withdraw or defer after the course has started, the remaining balance must still be paid in full.

Unfortunately, we do not offer cancellations or refunds following the start of the course. This includes any remaining balance in the case of a payment plan which must be paid fully even if you no longer wish to attend the course or would like to defer your place.

Unfortunately, this is not possible.

Yes, there will be homework and tests which will be marked on a regular basis alongside an end of year exam.

In total, there are 33 weeks or approximately nine months of teaching.

Yes, you are more than welcome to bring your spouse, friends, or family. Please note that enrolment is required for each individual with separate email addresses.

Yes, we do offer a limited number of scholarships or a further discount for those who may be unable to afford the course fee. Please use the contact form to enquire about the options available.

Please kindly direct your enquiry to info@almarifahfoundation.org, and we will do our best to assist you.

Contact Us

Please use the below contact form if you wish to discuss fees, course contents, or to apply for a scholarship.

If your enquiry concerns enrolling on a payment plan, please note that should you choose to withdraw or defer after the course has started, the remaining balance must still be paid in full.