Quran Tajweed Introduction
Department: History
Program & Code: Islamic Studies (ISQT001)
Credits: 2
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
About this Course
The art of reciting the Qur’ān with proper pronunciation and intonation is mandatory for every Muslim. This course caters to both beginners and those looking to refine their Tajweed skills.
Learn to recite the Qur’ān as it was revealed to Rasūlullāh صلى الله عليه وسلم through Jibreel (a) from Allāh جل جلاله. Students will master the theoretical rules of Tajweed and more importantly master enunciations through practical sessions with personalized feedback. The course follows the classical *matn* *Tuḥfat al-Aṭfāl* by Sh. Sulaiman al-Jamzūrī (r) as a comprehensive guide for mastering proper recitation.
The course covers essential components including the rules of nūn and meem sākin, mudūd, ṣifāt al-ḥuroof, and qalqalah.
Course Objectives:
- Master the rules of nūn and meem sākin, mudūd, ṣifāt al-ḥuroof, and qalqalah
- Develop correct recitation through practical sessions
- Build a foundation for advanced Tajweed studies
Course breakdown
12 Weekly Topics
- 1 Introduction to Tajweed
Theory
- Manners/Fiqh of Recitation
- Overview of Tajweed Sciences
- Importance of proper Quranic recitation
- Major & Minor Mistakes
- Rules of Isti’aadhah/Basmalah
Practical
- Surah al-Fatihah Part 1
- 1 Points of Articulation (مخارج الحروف)
Theory
- Makhaarij al-Huroof
- Mufakham and Muraqqaq letters
- Mustaliyah/mustafilah
Practical
- Surah al-Fatihah Part 2
- 1 Rules of Qalqalah (القلقلة)
Theory
- Letters of Qalqalah
- Types of Qalqalah
Practical
- Surah Naas – Nasr
- 1 Rules of Nūn Sākinah and Tanwīn (نون ساكن والتنوين)
Theory
- Izhaar
- Idghaam
- Iqlaab
- Ikhfaa
Practical
- Surah Kafiroon – Feel
- 1 Rules of Mushaddatain & Meem Sākinah (مشدتين وميم ساكن)
Theory
- Mushaddatain
- Ikhfa as-Shafawi
- Idhghaam Mith-layn
- Izhaar Shafawi
Practical
- Surah Humazah – Qariah
- 1 Permanent Characteristics of Letters (صفات متضادة وغير متضادة)
Theory
- Sifaat al-Huroof
Practical
- Surah Adiyat & Zalzalah
- 1 Temporary Characteristics of Letters (صفات عارضة)
Theory
- Sifaat al-Huroof
Practical
- Surah Bayyinah & Qadr
- 1 Rules of Elongation (مدّ) Part 1
Theory
- Madd Asli
- Madd Far’ee
- Madd al-Muttasil
- Madd al-Munfasil
Practical
- Surah Alaq & Teen
- 1 Rules of Elongation (مدّ) Part 2
Theory
- Madd ‘Aaridh al-Sukoon
- Madd Leen ‘Aaridh al-Sukoon
- Madd al-Laazim
- Madd al-Leen
Practical
- Surah Sharh & Duha
- 1 Special Rules
Theory
- Letter ‘raa’
- Laam al-Jalaalah
- Waqf wal-Ibtidaa’
Practical
- Review
- 1 Review and Assessment
- Comprehensive review
Instructors
Imam Hassan Abdulrahman
Religious Director & Imam at Saskatoon Dawah & Community Center (SDCC) for over four years, with 15+ years of Islamic teaching experience. An accomplished Qur’an reciter, he has competed in international Qur’an competitions and is currently advancing his studies in Shariah, pursuing isnaad in Hadīth sciences. He currently holds ijazaat in two qira’āt, Asim and Ibn Kathir and is pursuing ijazah in Ten Qira’at. Alongside his religious scholarship, he is also pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering.