Allah Most High tells us in the Qur’an: “And recite the Qur'an in slow, rhythmic tones” (73: 4). Throughout the centuries, the science of tajweed has been the means by which one could fulfill this Quranic injunction and recite the Book of Allah in the most proper and beautiful manner.
Each of us must learn the basic rules of pronunciation so that our recitation of at least the Fatiha is correct. Beyond this is an emphasized sunna, but leaving this sunna also entails leaving the best way of reciting the Qur'an.
In Introductory Tajweed: A Hands-On Guide to Quranic Recitation, you will be able to both perfect your recitation of the Fatiha as well as beautify your recitation through applying tajweed rules to the 30th chapter of the Qur'an.
The course is a live course supplemented by a few reference-type recording. The live lessons are geared towards providing you with an opportunity to practice you recitation along with your fellow students.
While a set number of tajweed rules will be covered, you will focus on specific rules based on your particular strengths and weaknesses. A key feature of this course is one-on-one attention from the instructor, with recommendations on which rules you personally need to review and practice further.
By the end of this course, you will be able to articulate the words of the Qur’an using basic tajweed rules. You will have listened to and read the complete 30th part of the Qur'an. You will not only improve your recitation of the Fatiha, but also acquire fluency and proficiency in your reading of the rest of the Qur'an.
At the end of the day, learning tajweed rules only strengthens your relationship with the Book of Allah Most High.