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

Arabic Essentials

Start your journey towards mastering the language of divine revelation

Arabic Essentials

Al-Ma’rifah Foundation is delighted to announce a special, life-changing 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 the 16th of September 2025. Currently, we are taking enrolment for two classes covering the world-renowned Madina Arabic series of books, with the first book being covered from 8:30pm to 10:00pm, and the second book being covered from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. 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.

Semester Dates

Please note that the weekly day and time for each class across our different venues varies, and the below are dates for the semester across both classes.

Semester 1

Start Date: w/c 15th September 2025

Half-Term Break: Monday 27th October 2025 – Sunday 2nd November 2025

Semester Ends: w/c 15th December 2025

Semester 2

Start Date: w/c 5th January 2026

Spring and Ramadan Break: Friday 13th February 2026 – Sunday 29th March 2026

Semester Resumes: w/c 30th March 2026

Half-Term Break: Monday 25th May – Sunday 31st May 2026

Semester Ends: w/c 13th July 2026

What Our Students Say
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 16+ and the content will be targeted accordingly. Please do follow our social media channels for upcoming courses, events, workshops, and sessions that are being catered for those younger.

No, unfortunately these courses 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.

The amount of assessments will depend on which course you choose to enrol onto, however, across both programmes, there will be homework and tests which will be marked on a regular basis alongside an end of year exam.

In total, there are 34 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.

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.