IRDAK Academy · Singapore

Certificate in Arabic

From the first letter to reading Islamic texts and speaking with confidence: a structured foundation-to-intermediate programme in Classical and Modern Standard Arabic.

Course overview

Language Proficiency and Spiritual Growth, Together

This comprehensive certificate programme takes you from foundational to intermediate proficiency in Classical and Modern Standard Arabic.

Designed for learners seeking both linguistic skill and spiritual growth, the curriculum combines structural grammar, vocabulary building and functional conversation with practical application in Islamic texts and community interaction.

Why Arabic

What Arabic Opens Up For You

Understand What You Recite

The Quran contains about 77,430 words, yet just 125 of them appear around 40,000 times, making up roughly half of the entire text. Learn them well, and your daily recitation and prayers begin to speak to you in meaning.

You Already Know More Than You Think

Arabic is the largest source of borrowed words in Malay. Words you use every day, like ilmu, akhlak, ikhlas and halal, give you a head start from the very first lesson.

Rediscover Original Meanings

Some Arabic words in Malay have drifted from their original sense over the centuries. Learning Arabic lets you see these words as they were first meant.

The Key to Islamic Scholarship

Tafsir, Hadith, fiqh and the great classical works were written in Arabic. Even without a translation in hand, you can begin to engage with the sources directly.

A Sharper Mind for Life

Research on people who use more than one language has linked it with a later onset of dementia symptoms, by around four to five years on average. Keep your mind learning, at every age.

A Global Language

Arabic is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and is spoken across more than 20 countries. It opens doors for travel, umrah and hajj, study and work.

Move from reciting the words to understanding them.Your journey starts here.

Curriculum

Module Breakdown

Module 1

Arabic Grammar & Structural Foundations (Nahw & Sarf)

The Arabic alphabet, phonetics and script mechanics
Parts of speech: Nouns (Ism), Verbs (Fi'l) and Particles (Harf)
Basic sentence structures: Nominal (Jumlah Ismiyyah) and Verbal (Jumlah Fi'liyyah)
The root system and basic verb conjugation patterns

Module 2

Comprehension & Classical Vocabulary

Essential vocabulary for Quranic and Hadith studies
Analysing key grammatical markers in foundational Islamic texts
Reading comprehension of selected classical passages and daily supplications
Dictionary lookup techniques and morphological analysis

Module 3

Conversational Arabic & Practical Expression

Functional dialogue for common social and academic settings
Listening comprehension using authentic audio-visual materials
Sentence construction, basic composition and contextual speaking practice
Moving from foundational grammar to active communication

Module 4

Applied Learning & Integrated Skills

Applied reading of selected Islamic texts, ethical literature and wisdom traditions
Exercises integrating language skills with spiritual and personal reflection
Final assessment, practical reading evaluation and oral presentation

What you will achieve

Learning Outcomes

Reading & Translation. Read and translate basic-to-intermediate classical and modern Arabic texts.
Grammatical Competence. Apply the fundamental rules of Arabic grammar (Nahw) and morphology (Sarf) accurately.
Textual Engagement. Understand key vocabulary from foundational Islamic sources to support spiritual development and continuous learning.
Active Communication. Form structured sentences and hold fundamental conversations in Arabic.

Begin Your Arabic Journey

Seats are limited to ensure personal attention for every learner. Take the first step towards understanding the language of the Quran.

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Cognitive benefits described are based on published research on multilingualism in general and are not a guarantee of individual health outcomes.