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Basic Tajweed Course: Master Quranic Recitation Rules

Ejaza Online · 2026-07-20

Why Every Muslim Needs a Basic Tajweed Course

The Quran is not just words to be read — it is a divine message meant to be recited with beauty and precision. A basic Tajweed course gives you the tools to pronounce each letter correctly, honor the rules of pause and continuation, and recite as the Prophet ? taught his companions.

What you will learn

1. Makharij Al-Huruf (points of articulation)

Every Arabic letter comes from a specific place in the mouth, throat, or lips. Getting this right is the foundation of Tajweed. You will learn to distinguish letters that sound similar in English, like the two "H" sounds (? vs ?) or the four "D" family letters (?, ?, ?, ?).

2. Sifat Al-Huruf (attributes of letters)

Beyond location, each letter has attributes — heaviness, softness, whistling, and more. These attributes determine the correct sound.

3. Rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween

Four core rules: Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab, Ikhfa. These control how the letter Noon is pronounced when followed by other letters.

4. Rules of Madd (elongation)

Knowing when to elongate a vowel — for 2, 4, 6 counts — is crucial to correct recitation.

5. Rules of stopping (Waqf) and starting (Ibtida)

Where you pause changes the meaning. This rule is often overlooked but essential.

How the course is structured

Our basic Tajweed course is designed for absolute beginners. Each rule is introduced with clear examples, audio recitation by qualified sheikhs, and live practice sessions where you recite and receive correction.

Certified teachers, one-on-one

Learning Tajweed from a book or app is a start, but true mastery requires a human teacher who hears your recitation and corrects each mistake. At Ejaza Online, every session is one-on-one with a certified sheikh.

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