Foundations of Tajweed
Learn and practice the rules governing the correct pronunciation and recitation of the Qu'ran
Overview
This course introduces students to the science of Tajweed—the rules governing the correct pronunciation and recitation of the Qur’an as it was revealed. Taught by an instructor currently attending Al-Azhar University, the course follows the traditional method of Talaqqi, in which students recite directly to the teacher and receive individual feedback to correct and refine their pronunciation and recitation.
The goal of the course is to develop proficient Qur’an reciters who can recite the Book correctly. The course takes a practical, recitation-focused approach, with an emphasis on pronunciation, application of Tajweed rules, and correction of recitation. While the theoretical aspects of Tajweed will be discussed, the primary focus will be on practical recitation and developing accuracy through direct teacher feedback.
No prior knowledge of Tajweed is required, though students should have a basic ability to read Arabic script.
Learning outcomes
- Articulate Arabic letters correctly — Identify and produce the correct makharij and sifaat for all 28 Arabic letters.
- Apply the rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween — Correctly execute izhar, idgham, iqlab, and ikhfa in recitation.
- Apply the rules of Meem Sakinah — Distinguish and apply ikhfa shafawi, idgham shafawi, and izhar shafawi.
- Master the rules of Madd (elongation) — Identify and correctly apply the various types of madd (natural, connected, separated, obligatory) with proper counting/duration.
- Recognize and apply Qalqalah — Correctly produce the "bouncing" sound on qalqalah letters (ق ط ب ج د) in appropriate positions.
- Read with correct Waqf (stopping) and Ibtida (starting) rules — Understand where and how to pause in recitation without distorting meaning.
- Recite selected Surahs fluently with applied Tajweed — Demonstrate cumulative mastery by reciting assigned passages with correct application of all rules covered.
- Develop self-correction skills — Use audio recording/playback and instructor feedback to identify and correct one's own recitation errors going forward.
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