Why I Started Future Hufaadh?

A glimpse into my thought process on Why I started Future Hufaadh by Umm Abdurahman

5/8/20242 min read

assorted color coloring pencils in brown wooden bucket
assorted color coloring pencils in brown wooden bucket

Asallamu Aleikum,

Dear Reader and Parent of a Future Hufaadh,

May I have your attention for a few minutes.

Ok

Bismillah,

Many parents search and search for practical ways to teach Arabic and Qur'an to their children at home. They go from website to website, scrolling post after post trying to find tips and methods on how to teach their children Qur'an and Arabic, especially when living outside the Arab world. You ask yourself :

  • How do I build Arabic literacy?

  • How can my child learn Qur’an with confidence?

  • Which approach actually works for young children?

  • Can all children learn the Qur'an no matter their abilities?

Future Hufaadh was created to answer these questions and support fellow Mums on their journey teaching and guiding their children.

One thing I need to clear up is that:

We are not a Qur’an memorisation school.

We are a language and early-literacy community that helps children build strong foundations in Arabic reading, Arabic phonetics, and natural exposure to the language — without screens, overwhelm, or pressure.

How you may ask?

By Simply Introducing Arabic at Home As Part Of Their Daily Routine.

Children learn Language as a Skill Not as a Fact. (So do Adults)

Skills must be acquired and must be practiced. Without Practice, the Skill won't strengthen.

Hence why Our approach is rooted in:

  • Screen-free Arabic learning

  • Role-play and situational language activities

  • Pronunciation and Arabic phonetics support workshops and courses for Mums

  • Research-based early literacy methods

  • Routines that fit real family life

  • Support for parents teaching at home

Why Arabic Literacy Matters?

Strong Arabic literacy gives children long-term confidence with:

  • Reading the Qur’an accurately

  • Memorizing with understanding

  • Recognizing Arabic words and Understanding their meaning

  • Communicating in Arabic as they grow

  • Understanding their religion better

  • Appreciating the beauty of the Arabic language

This makes Arabic a familiar friend and part of their identity rather than a foreign subject with no ties to their identity.

A Community for Mums Teaching Arabic

Parents deserve support just as much as children. Through our workshops, guidance, and resources, we help mothers learn:

  • How to teach Arabic at home

  • How to support early readers

  • How to improve their own Arabic pronunciation

  • How to raise Arabic-speaking children while living abroad

Our goal is to make Arabic learning realistic, simple, and part of your everyday life and routine.

The Future Hufaadh Blog

This blog will share:

• Arabic teaching tips for mums

• Screen-free activity ideas

• Early literacy guidance

• Pronunciation support

• Routines and ideas for teaching Qur’an

• Behind the scenes of running an education brand and homeschooling abroad

Each post will help you build a home where Arabic grows naturally, one small step at a time.

More articles are on the way — a steady library of support for families who want their children to love Arabic and the Qur’an.