Nazra Quran Syllabus & Time Table Download pdf Compulsory By Punjab Government

Key points

• Teaching of the Holy Quran is compulsory in all public and private schools in Punjab under the Punjab Compulsory Teaching of the Holy Quran Act, 2018.
• Nazra Quran (reading with correct pronunciation) is taught in the primary classes.
• Translation (Tarjuma) of the Quran is taught in middle and higher classes.
• Schools must follow the official syllabus and time table; the syllabus PDF is available below.

Below you can read the government’s order and download the official Nazra Quran syllabus and time table for Punjab schools. Teachers and school heads can use it to plan lessons and keep records for inspections.

The official order

Nazra Quran Compulsory Order by Punjab Government Syllabus Download

The Government of Punjab took a very good decision from an Islamic point of view and Nazra Quran has been made compulsory for all private and Government schools. 

Strict orders are also given to all DEOS and DDOS

Respected DEOs & DDEOs

Strict directions in connection with the Teaching of the Holy Quran have been issued by the Cour. You are requested to furnish a certificate from each school of Public (if not provided yet) & Private school regarding Teaching of Holy Quran as a separate subject by tomorrow before closing hours. Moreover, reflect in the timetable of school & ensure 100% implementation. There will be zero tolerance.

Nazra Periods per Week Syllabus

There are three periods are conducted for primary Schools each Week. 

Four Periods are conducted for Elementry Schools of all Punjab each week.

High and higher Secondary schools are allowed to conduct Nazra period full week. 

Distribution of Paras for Nazra in Each Class

Qurani Qaeda and the last four Surah of the Holy Quran for the first class is necessary. 

Parahs 1 & 2 for Second Class

Parahs 3 to 8 for three class

parahs 9 to 18 for fourth class

18 to 30 parahs for the fifth class are necessary.

 parahs 1 & 2 of Holy Quran with Urdu translation for sixth class.

Parahs 3 to 5 for seventh class with Urdu translation

parahs 6 to 9 with Urdu translation for eighth class.

Parahs 10 to 16 with Urdu translation for ninth Class

Parahs 17 to 23 with translation for tenth class

parahs 24 to 30 with translation for the Eleventh class is necessary.

Download Syllabus For Nazra in Pdf

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Tips for teachers

• Plan short daily sessions with focus on correct pronunciation (tajweed basics).
• Keep a simple progress register for each child, as district education officers may ask for records.
• Use the time table so that Quran teaching gets its own dedicated period.

Frequently asked questions

Is Quran teaching compulsory in private schools too?

Yes. The requirement applies to both public and private schools in Punjab.

Which classes study Nazra and which study translation?

Nazra Quran is taught in the early classes, and translation is taught in later classes, according to the official syllabus.

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