Alif: Green Book Lessons
Learn the Qaidah, page by page
About
This app guides users through Qur'anic Arabic using the Qaidah An-Nuraniyyah, also known as the Green Book. It offers step-by-step lessons with video instruction, interactive practice, and pronunciation feedback. Designed for families and teachers, it allows for multiple learner profiles and progress tracking.
What's New in Alif
1.1
August 25, 2026
FAQ
How does Alif teach Qur'anic Arabic?
Alif teaches Qur'anic Arabic using the Qaidah An-Nuraniyyah, or the Green Book. Each lesson includes teacher-led video instruction, followed by interactive practice covering letter recognition, matching, handwriting, pronunciation, and reading aloud.
What kind of practice exercises does Alif offer?
Alif provides a variety of practice exercises, including knowledge checks, letter recognition, matching, handwriting practice with finger tracing, and pronunciation recording via Sound Check. The order of questions and answers changes with each practice session to encourage deeper understanding.
Can multiple people use Alif on one device?
Yes, Alif supports separate progress tracking for multiple learners on a single device. The grown-ups area allows parents or teachers to monitor completed lessons and skill development for each user.
Is Alif suitable for young children?
Alif is rated for ages 4 and up and is designed to be child-friendly. The grown-ups area is protected by a PIN and offers features for assigning specific pages with due dates, making it a tool for guided learning.
Does Alif have ads or collect user data?
No, Alif is private by design. It has no accounts, advertising of its own, or analytics. Learner profiles, progress, and other information remain on the device.
How does Alif handle pronunciation practice?
Alif features a 'Sound Check' tool that allows users to record their pronunciation and compare it with the correct sound. These recordings are temporary and are not uploaded or saved after the activity.
What is the learning structure of Alif?
The app offers 265 teacher-led lessons organized into seventeen units, covering everything from the alphabet to fluent reading. Lessons are streamed from Alif's own media library and do not require personal information to access.
Is Alif available on different devices?
Yes, Alif is supported on both iPhone and iPad, making it accessible for users on Apple mobile devices.