

When we recite Qur’an and observe the rules that apply to each letter in different situations, we are giving the letter its right and by observing essential characteristics of each letter, we give its due. When applied to the Qur’an, it means giving every letter of the Qur’an its rights and dues. The word Tajweed linguistically means ‘proficiency’ or ‘doing something well’. Tajweed means “Improving,” or “to make something better.” The Word Tajweed is from the root word “Jawdah” which means Tajweed of the Holy Qur’an is the knowledge and application of the rules of recitation so the reading of the Qur’an is as the Prophet Mohammed peace and blesings be upon him, recited. The word “tajweed” means to improve, make better. This is a very humble effort to address this topic at a very basic level. This booklet is an attempt to look at the subject of Tajweed. Love for Quranis always looking at ways of improving and moving forward. We pray that you are in the best of health and Imaan. The learning of proper Qur'anic recitation can only be done by listening to a qualified Qur'an teacher recite, then reciting to them and receiving corrections from the teacher.I praise Allah (SWT) the Most High and send blessings upon the best of creation. Explanations are done in English, but with integration of Arabic terms, as they are learned.Ī student of the Qur'an cannot except to learn tajweed simply by studying this book.

Terms are introduced in Arabic, and the translated into English. The qalaqah mechanism is explained in the last chapter. It explains all of the different lengthenings (mudood), and how voweled, and non-voweled letters are formed. This book explains the articulation points of the Arabic letters, the rules of noon saakinah, meem saakinah, and lam saakinah. This book is either for an English speaking student studying the Qura'an in an Arabic environment, but needing explanation of the Arabic terms in English, or a student studying the explanations of tajweed in English, but learning the basic concepts in Arabic so they may integrate into the Arabic terms and definitions throughout the book, since the science of tajweed is an Arabic science.

The student should know all the Arabic letters and vowels and be able to read at an elementary level. The student who uses this book is expected to have a basic grasp of Arabic before starting this course.
