Tajweed Mastery

Course Objectives

  • To make youth confident in recitation while leading the Salaat.
  • To master the rules of Tajweed for proper Quranic recitation.
  • To improve the pronunciation, fluency, and beauty of Quranic recitation.
  • To develop an understanding of the phonetic principles underlying Tajweed rules.

Course Outline

  • What is Tajweed? Definition and importance of Tajweed in Quranic recitation.
  • History of Tajweed: Historical development and significance of Tajweed rules.
  • Basic Principles: Overview of the fundamental principles of Tajweed.
    • Introduction to Makharij: Understanding the concept of articulation points.
    • Detailed Study: Learning the specific articulation points for each Arabic letter.
  • Sifaat al-Huruf (Characteristics of Letters): Introduction & Meaning.
  • Practice Sessions: Exercises to identify and pronounce each letter correctly.
  • Basic Rules: Introduction to the rules governing Noon Sakinah and Tanween.
  • Idgham, Iqlab, Ikhfa, Izhar: Detailed study of each rule with examples.
  • Practice Sessions: Exercises to apply these rules in recitation
  • Introduction: Understanding the rules for Meem Sakinah.
  • Ikhfa Shafawi, Idgham Shafawi, Izhar Shafawi: Detailed study of each rule.
  • Practice Sessions: Recitation practice focusing on Meem Sakinah rules.
  • Types of Madd: Studying different types of Madd and their correct lengths.
  • Rules and Application: Understanding when and how to apply each type of Madd.
  • Practice Sessions: Recitation exercises focusing on correct lengthening.
  • Laam in the Name of Allah: Specific rules for Laam when it appears in Allah’s name.
  • Ra: Studying the rules for the pronunciation of Ra (heavy and light).
  • Practice Sessions: Applying these rules in Quranic recitation.
  • Introduction to Waqf: Understanding the rules for stopping at the end of verses and within verses.
  • Types of Waqf: Different types of stops and their significance.
  • Ibtida: Proper starting after a stop.
  • Practice Sessions: Exercises on stopping and starting correctly.
  • Qalqalah: Detailed study of the echoing sound rules.
  • Lahn: Avoiding common mistakes (Lahn) in recitation.
  • Tafkheem and Tarqeeq: Differentiating between heavy and light letters.
  • Practice Sessions: Drills on advanced Tajweed concepts.
  • Surah Practice: Applying Tajweed rules in the recitation of selected Surahs.
  • Group Recitation: Group practice sessions to improve fluency and confidence.
  • Individual Feedback: Personalized feedback on recitation.
  • Review Sessions: Comprehensive review of all learned Tajweed rules.
  • Refinement: Focused practice on areas needing improvement.
  • Mock Recitation: Simulated recitation sessions for assessment.
  • Final Exam: Practical examination to assess mastery of Tajweed rules.
  • Feedback and Evaluation: Detailed feedback and areas for further improvement.
  • Certification Ceremony: Awarding of Tajweed Mastery certificates to successful students.

Tajweed Mastery

Course Duration

12 sessions

Class Duration

1 hour

Class Size

6 students

Target Audience

Anyone meeting the prerequisites

Teaching Methods
  • Interactive Lectures: Engaging lectures with audio-visual aids to explain Tajweed rules.
  • Practical Sessions: Hands-on practice to apply Tajweed rules.
  • Group Discussions: Interactive discussions to address questions and clarify doubts.
  • Individual Feedback: Personalized feedback to help each student improve.
Course Materials
  • Text Notes: Comprehensive textbook covering all Tajweed rules.
  • Audio Resources: Audio recordings of Quranic recitations for reference.
  • Practice Worksheets: Worksheets to practice Tajweed rules.
Prerequisites
  • Basic ability to read and pronounce Arabic.
  • Familiarity with the Quranic text.

Outcome

By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of Tajweed rules, be able to recite the Quran with proper pronunciation and fluency, and will receive a certification recognizing their mastery of Tajweed.