Frequently asked questions

Three things set it apart. It makes a clear distinction between the letter alif and the hamzah, which many qāʿidahs treat as one letter. It places letters that look similar but sound different side by side, so a child learns to identify each one accurately. And it orders fatḥah, ḍammah and kasrah by the sequence of the alphabet, working from simple to complex.

Every word used in the book is selected from the Holy Qurān. From the first lesson a child is reading real Qurānic vocabulary rather than invented practice words, so the recognition they build transfers straight into their recitation.

Birr Series Publications Limited, an independent Islamic educational publisher based in London and registered in England and Wales under company number 17330857. We write, design and produce our own books.

Delivery is free anywhere in the United Kingdom on every order, with no minimum spend.

Not at present. We currently ship within the United Kingdom only. If you are outside the UK and would like to order, please contact us and we will let you know what is possible.

We accept credit and debit cards, and direct bank transfer at checkout.

A single copy is £4.99. The 4-copy bundle is £16.97, which works out at £4.24 per book. The 8-copy bundle is £31.94, or £3.99 per book. The 20-copy bundle is £74.85, or £3.74 per book. Every price includes free UK delivery.

A single copy suits one learner at home. The 4-copy bundle fits a family with several children learning at the same time. The 8-copy bundle is sized for a weekend maktab or small class, and the 20-copy bundle is a full classroom set for a madrasah.

Yes. Registered madrasahs, maktabs and Islamic institutes can apply for a wholesale account through our Wholesale Registration page. Applications are reviewed before approval, so please allow us a little time to check the details you provide.

The minimum wholesale order is 21 copies. Below that, the standard retail bundles of 4, 8 and 20 copies are the better option, and those are open to everyone without any registration.

Approved wholesale accounts receive 25% off for orders of 21 to 29 copies, and 30% off for orders of 30 copies or more. The discount is applied automatically at checkout once your account is approved.

You have 14 days from the day your order arrives to tell us you wish to return it, provided the book is unused, unmarked and in its original packaging. Faulty or damaged books are different: the Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives you 30 days to reject them. Full details are in our Refund and Returns Policy.