Introduction to the Science of Tajweed

Tajweed refers to the set of rules governing the proper pronunciation and recitation of the Quran. The word literally means 'to improve' or 'to make better'.

Learning the basics of Tajweed is considered obligatory for every Muslim who recites the Quran, as it ensures that the words of Allah are recited as they were revealed.

Key Areas of Tajweed

• Points of articulation (makharij al-huruf)
• Characteristics of letters (sifat al-huruf)
• Rules of noon sakinah and tanween
• Rules of meem sakinah
• Rules of prolongation (madd)