Tajweed Rules for Qur'anic Recitation: A Beginner's Guide

For every letter of the Qur’an that a Muslim recites, he or she is rewarded ten times over. This immense reward for such a seemingly simple task emphasizes the importance of learning how to recite the Qur’an. Tajweed Rules for Qur’anic Recitation aims to give the reader the necessary tools to properly recite the Qur’an according to the manner in which the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) recited it.
To set the stage for learning the proper Qur’anic recitation, or tajweed, the history of the Qur’an is briefly discussed from its revelation to its compilation. In addition, the history of the Science of Tajweed is touched upon, in order to move the reader into the rules of Qur’anic recitation. With the beginning learner in mind, the rules are detailed in a simple yet explanatory style. Each new rule is elucidated with examples from the Qur’an for the learner to apply to their recitation.
Although it is highly suggested to use this book in conjunction with a teacher versed in the rules of Qur’anic recitation, a CD has been included to demonstrate the correct pronunciation of these rules. Together, the book and the CD arm the reader with the knowledge of proper Qur’anic recitation. Tajweed Rules for Qur’anic Recitation is an essential learning tool for anyone seeking to gain proficiency in tajweed.
The author, al-Hafidh Hafs al-Gazzi, is a teacher of tajweed in the UK. He presented a weekly radio programme in the UK called "The Tilâwat al-Qur'an Programme", and adapted the syllabus that he used for this radio series in the form of the present book and accompanying audio files.