Introduction to Tajweed

In the Name of Allah Almighty, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful And recite the Holy Quran slowly and thoughtfully.

1 Benefits of Learning Tajweed:

The benefits of learning tajweed are many as reflected in some of the following Ahadith:
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The best Ibadat is the Recitation of the Holy Quran.

3 Ten Rewards for each letter:

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Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Masood (RA) narrates that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) has said, Whoso ever recites the Holy Quran, there are ten rewards for every letter he recites. I do not say Alif, Laam, Meem is a one letter Alif is a letter, Laam is a letter and Meem is a letter. This means that the reciter will receive thirty rewards for the recitation of Alif, Laam and Meem.

5 The company of the noble and obedient angels:

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Hazrat Aaishah (RA) relates that the Prophet (PBUH) said: Verily (i.e., Pay attention, be attebtive) the one who recites the Quran beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty its verses, then he will have TWICE the reward. [Bukhari and Muslim]

Hazarat Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas (RA) narrates that Rasullallah (SAW) has said that: The Hafiz and those with expert knowledge of the Holy Quran will be told that now read and ascend (rise higher). Read the Holy Quran slowly as you used to read peacefully in the world slowly and

steadily. So now your destination will be on reading the last Ayah.

You will be among the best of People:

Hazarat Usman (RA) narrates that the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H)

said The best amongst you is he who learns the Holy Quran and teaches it. (Bukhari) Sayyidina Ibn Abbas (RA) reports that the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) has said: He in whose heart there is no part of the Quran is like a decrepit house. (Tirmidhi) Hadharat Baraa ibne Azib (RA) narrates that I heard Nabi (P.B.U.H) saying: Beautify the Holy Quran with your voices, definitely beautiful voices enhance the beauty of the Holy Quran. Hadharat Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates that Rasoolullah (P.B.U.H) said: Recite the Holy Quran as it was revealed. (Mishkaat)

Is Islamic Scholars View

Hadharat Imam Shafi (RA) has said: The very small respect of
Tarteel is that, we must recite the Holy Quran clearly and openly and not very fast. (Sunan-e-Kubra)

Allama Jazri Rehmatullah Alaih has said: it is Waajib and

necessary to learn Tajweed. One who does not recite Quran with Tajweed, he is a sinner.

Hazrat Imam Ghazali (RA) has written in his famous book Ahya-ulUloom, that Hadhrat Imam Anas bin Malik (RA) has said: many who recite the Holy Quran in such a way that the Holy Quran curses them.

Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H ) Said: He is not from my ummah ( Nation) how dose not recite the holy QURAN with tajweed.

All this shows that we should try our best to reside the holy QURAN beautiful Melodies Voice. & try to observe all rules of tajweed In our recitation.

Correct Accent/Pronunciation
If any person will recite the Holy Quran without the Rules of Tajweed it is likely sometimes that the meaning can change, for example; O Beloved Prophet! Say Allah is One , if any person will pray only. It means eat, Allah is One.

LESSON #4 Defination of Tajweed

Literal Meaning:
The word Tajweed is derived from the Arabic root jawwada which means to make well, or to improve. It means making well.

Technical Meaning:
There are two meanings: 1Correct and good pronunciation in recitation. 2A mode of recitation of medium speech. (Normal Voice) According to Hazarat Ali (RA) It is the correct pronunciation of letters of (from their Makharij with all its Qualities) and the recognition of wuquf (where to stop).

Conclusion

Tajweed means to pronounce every letter with all its participative qualities such as the correct prolongation, merging, conversion, distinctness, and pauses. Reciting the Quran with TAJWEED allows the reciter to emphasize the accent, phonetics, rhythm and temper of the Quranic recitation. Note: We must be familiar with basic rules of tajweed.

Etiquettes with the Holy Quran

Cleanliness:
The Holy Quran is the word of Allah addressed to us, and we should therefore treat it with due respect. One of the prime conditions for handling the Quran has been set in the book itself. A book well guarded which none shall touch but those who are clean. [56:78-79] This means that in order to touch the Quran one needs to be in a state of ritual purity (tahara) to be obtained through wudu or ablution.

The Right Niyya:

When taking up the Quran for study, recitation and reflection it must be done with the intention to seek Allahs pleasure. Pronounce its words correctly; this implies that one needs to pay attention to correct pronunciation both of the various letters as well as words, length, pause, etc.

Etiquettes of Reading and Reciting

Before the Recitation of the holy QURAN it is necessary to:
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Make a wadu/ablution first

10 Keep the Quran in a clean place.

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Recite :

Seek Allahs protection from Satan, the cursed.

12 Then recite:

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

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At the end after recitation. And close with a dua that Allah may accept it from you.

14 Let no day pass without reading the Quran. 15 Not to talk, laugh or play while reciting. 16 If speech is necessary to recite Tawwuz when recommencing Tilawat. 17 The Holy Quran can either be recited loudly or softly according to the circumstances. 18 The Holy Quran should be recited in a beautiful and melodious voice. 19 Recite the Holy Quran in the tune of Arab according to the rule of Tajweed.

Textual Terms:20

Harf:-

A letter Short Vowel. (movement) One Verse of the Quran. One Chapter out of 114 chapters of the Holy

21 Harakh: 22 Aya: 23 Sura: Quran.

24 Part: part is 26 Tarqeeq: -

The Quran is divided into thirty parts; each called a Para. Lightness / Thinning.

25 Tafkheem: - To pronounce the letter with Heaviness.

Basic Terms
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Bold / Heavy / Filled. Light / Slight / Without stress.