Intermediate to Advanced · Ages 10+ and adults
Understand the Science Behind Beautiful Recitation
A complete, structured study of tajweed theory and application, from articulation points to the etiquette of stopping and starting.
- Format
- Live 1-to-1
- Class length
- 30 min
- Duration
- 8–14 months, 2–4 classes per week
- Fees
- From $39/mo
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About this course
The Advanced Tajweed Course is an in-depth study of the rules that govern precise Quranic recitation, covering articulation points (makharij), letter characteristics (sifaat), and the full system of recitation rules. It is designed for students who already read the Quran and now want to understand why each rule exists and how to apply it with consistency. Classes combine short theory explanations with intensive listening and recitation drills.
The syllabus works through the classical tajweed curriculum in order: the rules of noon sakinah and tanween (izhar, idgham, iqlab, ikhfa), the rules of meem sakinah, every category of madd with its correct length, qalqalah, ghunnah, and the detailed makharij and sifaat of all letters. The final stage covers waqf and ibtida, the art of choosing where to stop and where to resume so the meaning stays intact.
Every rule is tested in two ways: the student explains it in their own words, then demonstrates it in unprepared recitation. This pairing of theory and performance is what separates students who know tajweed from students who merely know about it. Graduates are well prepared to pursue an Ijazah or to teach beginners themselves.
Who this course is for
- Students who read the Quran fluently and want formal, systematic tajweed knowledge
- Huffaz who memorised the Quran but never studied tajweed theory in depth
- Aspiring Quran teachers who need to explain rules, not just apply them
- Candidates preparing for an Ijazah program or formal recitation assessment
- Imams and prayer leaders refining their public recitation
Curriculum
What you'll study, level by level
Level 1
Level 1: Foundations of the Science
Students learn the framework of tajweed and the physical basis of every Arabic sound.
- Definition, history, and purpose of the science of tajweed
- The five main articulation zones and seventeen makharij
- Sifaat: permanent characteristics of the letters
- Heavy and light letters (tafkheem and tarqeeq)
- The rules of isti'adhah and basmalah
- Common recitation errors (lahn) and their categories
Level 2
Level 2: The Core Rule System
Students master the rule families that appear on every page of the Quran.
- Noon sakinah and tanween: izhar, idgham, iqlab, and ikhfa
- Meem sakinah: ikhfa shafawi, idgham shafawi, and izhar shafawi
- Ghunnah and its levels of strength
- Qalqalah: minor, major, and strongest forms
- Rules of the letter raa and lam in the name of Allah
Level 3
Level 3: Madd, Waqf, and Mastery
Students complete the madd system and learn to stop and start with full awareness of meaning.
- Natural madd and its sub-categories
- Secondary madd types: muttasil, munfasil, lazim, and 'aarid
- Correct counts and consistency in madd lengths
- Waqf and ibtida: types of stops and how to choose them
- The silent and pronounced rules at verse endings
- Full-passage assessments with unprepared recitation
By the end, the student will be able to…
- Name and demonstrate the articulation point and characteristics of every Arabic letter
- Apply all four rules of noon sakinah and tanween accurately in unprepared recitation
- Apply the three rules of meem sakinah without prompting
- Recite every madd type with its correct, consistent length
- Choose appropriate stopping and starting points using the principles of waqf and ibtida
- Explain any core tajweed rule clearly enough to teach it to a beginner
Course FAQs
What is the difference between this course and Quran Reading with Tajweed?
This course teaches tajweed as a complete science, while Quran Reading with Tajweed teaches fluent reading with essential rules applied along the way. Here you study terminology, rule categories, makharij, and sifaat in depth, and you are assessed on both explanation and performance.
Do I need to be fluent in Quran reading before joining?
Yes, comfortable fluency is required. Because classes analyse recitation in fine detail, students who still hesitate over basic reading benefit far more from our Quran Reading with Tajweed course first. A short placement recitation in your trial class confirms the right starting point.
Will this course prepare me for an Ijazah?
It is the standard preparation for one. Graduates of Level 3 have covered the full rule system an Ijazah examiner expects, including madd counts, makharij, and waqf. Many students move directly into our Ijazah Program and continue with a sanad-holding teacher.
Is the course based on a specific tajweed text?
The syllabus follows the classical curriculum found in widely taught texts such as the Jazariyyah tradition, organised into plain-English lessons. Your teacher explains each rule in modern language first, then connects it to the classical terminology so you can use scholarly references independently.
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