Simple Rules Of Tajweed

Tajweed literally means to adorn and beautify. In the context of the recitation of the Holy Qur’an…

Learn Simple Rules Of Tajweed

Tajweed literally means to adorn and beautify. In the context of the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, tajweed refers to the correct pronunciation of the letters and applying the various rules of recitation. The importance of Tajweed cannot be overemphasized.

Course Structure

Class Type

One-to-One

Class Duration

30/60 minutes

Requirements

Quran Reading

Course Level

Beginner

Tutor

Live Private tutor

Course Period

Depends upon student's ability

Languages

Urdu / English / Arabic

The recitation of the Qur’aan Shareef in salaah is compulsory. Often, due to not reciting the Holy Qur’an with Tajweed, the salaah is affected. It is therefore necessary to learn Tajweed so that the Holy Qur’an may be recited correctly. Arabic is a very delicate language. A slight mispronunciation can completely change the meaning.

The word Qalb means heart. If the Qaaf in Qalb is not pronounced correctly and instead, it is pronounced as a kaaf, the meaning changes to “dog!” In Surah Kausar the word “wan Har” means sacrifice. If the Haa is not pronounced correctly the meaning changes to “scold!” It is thus obvious that the rules of Tajweed must be applied in the recitation of the Holy Qur’an.

There are many detailed laws of tajweed which take a long time to study. However this booklet contains the most basic laws which, if learnt thoroughly, will enable a learner on the Maktab level to recite the Holy Qur’an correctly. It must never the less be remembered that the correct application of the rules of tajweed depends upon listening to its application by someone who has learnt how to recite the Holy Qur’an with Tajweed.

Thus the teacher must clearly recite the various examples to the children, highlighting the particular rule that is being applied therein. The children must then be made to repeatedly practice the examples in the book with additional examples from the Holy Qur’an in order to fully grap the application of the rule.