Tajweed
Tajweed is the Science of reading Qur'aan correctly. To recite the Qur’aan with tajweed is in fact an implementation of Allah’s command. Allah (a'zza wa jall) says,
“And recite the Qur'ân (aloud) in a slow, (pleasant tone and) style.” (Qur’aan [73]:4)
Also, the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu a'lyhi wa sallam) said:
"The best among you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it to others." (Sahih Al Bukhari)
Articles
- Umm Al-Sa'ad Al Askandariyyah A great teacher who knew the ten recitations by heart.
- Kareema Carol Czerepinski The author of one of the most famous books on tajweed in the English language.
Video
- Videos on Makhaarij (Points of articulation) by Shaykh Khaled Bouchafaa:
| *Makhaarij (Points of articulation) |
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| *Makhraj al-Jawf (Oral cavity) | Download/ View |
| *Makhraj al-Halq (Throat) | Download/ View |
| *Continuation of Makhraj al-Halq (Throat) | Download/ View |
| *Continuation of Makhraj al-Halq (Throat) | Download/ View |
| *Continuation of Makhraj al-Halq (Throat) | Download/ View |
| *Makharij al-Lisaan (Tongue) | Download/ View |
| *Continuation of Makharij al-Lisaan (Tongue) | Download/ View |
| *Continuation of Makharij al-Lisaan (Tongue) | Download/ View |
| * Continuation of Makharij al-Lisaan (Tongue) | Download/ View |
| *Continuation of Makharij al-Lisaan (Tongue) | Download/ View |
| *Continuation of Makharij al-Lisaan (Tongue) | Download/ View |
| *Continuation of Makharij al-Lisaan (Tongue) | Download/ View |
| *Continuation of Makharij al-Lisaan (Tongue) | Download/ View |
Audio
- Audio lessons by Shaykh Khaled Bouchafaa: (It is advised to listen to these audios using headphones as the sound quality for some of the audios is not very clear. Using an ipod or mp3 player is even better, as it will be easier to pause, rewind and forward.)
| *What is Tajweed? | Part 1 | Part 2 |
| *History of Tajweed. | Download |
| *Islamic Point of View. | Download |
| *The Obvious and the Hidden Mistakes. | Download |
| *More about the Mistakes in and Virtues of Tajweed. | Download |
| *The Adaab (etiquettes) of reciting Qur'aan. | Download |
| *The three Arkaan of the Qur'aan and how the Qur'aan was collected into one Mushaf. | Download |
| *Imam Hafs Ibn Sulayman al-kufi 90-180 H and his teacher Asim Ibn Abi Annujud d. 127 H. A brief summary on the 10 Qiraat. |
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| *The Isti'aathah before reciting the Qur'aan. | Download |
| *The ways of basmalah before and while reciting the Qur'aan. | Download |
| *Introduction tothe sounds of Arabic alphabet. | Download |
| *The rules of tanween and noon sakinah. | |
| *A continuation of the last episode and introduction to the rules of Idhghaam. | Download |
| *The rule of Nooan sakinah and tanween and specifically the rule of Ikhfaa'. | Download |
| *Rules of Noon sakinah and tanween, plus an introduction to the rule of Iqlaab. |
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*An introduction to the rules of meem sakinah, which has three types: Ith-haar shafawi, Idhghaam shafawi and Ikhfaa shafawi. |
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| *The rules of ghunnah in detail. | Download |
| *Introduction to the rules of Madd. | Download |
| *Madd asli. | Download |
| * Rules of Madd and al-Madd al-Muttassil. | Download |
| *The Rules of al-Madd al-Munfassil in detail. | Download |
| *The Rules of Madd al-Badal. | Download |
| *The rules of Madd Asssilah. | Part 1 | Part 2 |
| *Al-Madd Al Laazim | Part 1 | Part 2 |
| *Rules of Madd al-Farq. | Download |
| * Al-huroof al-Muqatta'h (the disjointed letters). |
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| * Al-Madd al-'Arid li al sukoon (how to stop while reciting). | Download |
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* Different Combined Madds |
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Useful Web Sites
- Tajweedinenglish.com Given that there are approximately 20 million Muslims in the English speaking world, this is a useful resource to bring this sacred knowledge to those who cannot find access to sheikhs.The podcasts are a series of short, engaging lectures, going through the rules of Arabic alphabet, makharij (articulation points), sifaat (qualities of letters), waqf (rule stopping and pausing)and rasm (Orthography relating to recitation of certain words).(Click here to find out about the teacher)
- Abouttajweed.com This site explains some of the principles of tajweed and focuses on the problems that non-Arabs have in reciting the Qur'an properly. Tajweed tidbit lessons will be given in different aspects of tajweed, and questions submitted will be reviewed, answered, and posted.
- Readwithtajweed.com This website covers all main areas of Tajweed, each one packed with definition, explanations, examples from the Qur'an, further audio explanations and practical exercises. And all pages are printable allowing you to study away from the computer or with a friend. This course has been divided into sections helping you to digest the information easily.
- Qur'aan Flash: A simple microsite displaying the Holy Quran (Medina layout), in a very interactive way.
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Recommended Books
- A Course in ‘Ilm Al-Tajwid Although the rules aren't explained very clearly, this book contains extensive practice texts from the Qur'aan for each tajweed rule. The accompanying two CDs are an excellent tool in strengthening ones recitation correctly, as a proficient recitor recites the practice texts. It is highly recommended to find a proficient teacher to teach this book.
- Tajweed Rules of the Qur'aan are a set of three books for students of medium to advanced level in tajweed. It is a must that one studies these books with a competent teacher.