The Muath Trust TAJWEED

Course: Course Code: Course Level: Start Date: End Date: Entry Requirements: Age: The Mastery of Reading the Quran Taj-EL-003 Advance (Level 3) 13th September 2011 May 2012 Applicants must be able to read the Quran independently and know the basic rules of tajweed 16+

Introduction Reciting the Holy Quran is a virtuous rite and intensely extolled by the Noble Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). This immense liturgical rite although supererogatory is nevertheless an action that draws one closer to our Master and Creator, Allah. It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, The best voluntary (nafl) act of worship is the recitation of the Quran [Al-Hadith]. The course will last for 30 weeks and be a total of 60 learning hours. This course will focus on an indepth study of the makharij and sifaats of the Arabic letter, the rules of tajweed together with the practical application of these rules. By the end of the course learners should be competent readers of the Holy Quran whilst observing the rules of tajweed. They should have a certain degree of mastery over the correct pronunciation of words and letters and develop fluency and beatification of voice and tone. This course will concentrate learners to master the recitation of the entire Quran. However, the focus of study in this course will be Surah Al-Rahman, Surah Maryam , Surah Yasin and some other Surahs of more or less equal length selected by your instructor. All learners can expect to experience an enjoyable, fun and professionally delivered course. Who is the Course Suitable for? This is an advance tajweed course and as such learners on this course must be able to read the Quran independently and with a certain degree of fluency. The The Mastery of Reading the Quran course has been designed to cater for learners who are able readers of the Quran after having studied

intermediate level tajweed and now would like to acquire an advance level of tajweed. This course will help develop the learners competency in reading skills, pronunciation and a detailed knowledge of tajweed . Aims and Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to help develop learners to become confident and independent readers of the Holy Quran whilst observing the rules of tajweed. The course is designed in a very simple manner such as to render easy for adult learners the advance theories and rules behind reading Arabic. The course will move at an intensive pace but will nevertheless be in bite-size sessions in order to help adult learner master the art and science of reading the Quran.

Complaints: This course is designed to make learning fun and enjoyable. However, if you are unhappy about something and would like to complain you should bring this up with your instructor. If you feel that you are unable to do so or you have but the issue has not been resolved then you should contact the Short Courses Manager on [email protected] Course Contents

Week 1-10: Stage 1

Topics and Task

Week 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pronunciation of letters and their makharij Al-Jawf Al-Halq Aqsa al-halq Wasat al-halq Adna al-halq Al-Lisan Aqsa al-lisan (mima yali al-halq) Aqsa al-lisan (mima yali al-fam)

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Week 4

Wasat al-lisan Hafat al-lisan Ras al-lisan Ras al-lisan (mima yali zahr al-lisan) Ras al-lisan (ma zahr al-lisan) Ras al-lisan (ma qarib min al-thanaya) Zahr al-lisan (mima yali ras al-lisan) Al-Shafatayn Bayn al-shafatayn Batn al-shafah al-sufla Al-Khayshum Reading Practise: Reciting Surah Al-Rahman Verse 19-30

Week 3

The Characteristics of Letters (Sifat al-huroof) Definition The types of sifat Al-Sifat al-Asliyah Al-Sifat al-Aridah The eight sifat that has opposites The seven sifat without opposites Reading Practise: Reciting Surah Al-Rahman Verse 31-45 The Characteristics of Letters (Sifat al-huroof) condt. Istila Istifaal Al-Infitah Al-Itbaaq Sifat that have no opposites Al-safir Al-leen Al-Inhiraaf Al-Takrar Al-Taffashi Al-Istitaalah Al-Ghunnah Reading Practise: Reciting Surah Al-Rahman Verse 46-61

Week 5

The rules of tafkheem and tarqeeq Definition and introduction to tafkheem

The letters of tafkheem The levels of tafkheem Definition and introduction to tarqeeq The letters tarqeeq The levels of tarqeeq Reading Practise: Reciting Surah Al-Rahman Verse 62-end of Surah

Week 6

1. 2. 3. 4.

The Characteristics of Letters (Sifat al-huroof) condt. Two letters with like qualities (Al-Mutamaathilaan) The four types of Al-Mutamaathilaan Al-Mutamaathilaan Al-Mutajaanisaan Al-Mutaqaaribaan Al-Mutabaaidaan Reading Practise: Reciting Surah Al-Yasin Verse 1-12

Week 7

The Characteristics of Letters (Sifat al-huroof) condt. Two letters with similar qualities Al-Mutajaanisaan) The Two types of Al-Mutajaanisaan Al-Mutajaanisaan al-saghir Al-Mutajaanisaan al-kabir Reading Practise: Reciting Surah Al-Yasin Verse 13-32 The Characteristics of Letters (Sifat al-huroof) condt. Al-Mutaqaaribaan The types of Al-Mutaqaaribaan Al-Mutaqaaribaan al-saghir Al-Mutaqaaribaan al-kabir Al-Mutabaaidaan Reading Practise: Reciting Surah Al-Yasin Verse 33-50

Week 8

Week 9

REVISION
Reading Practise: Reciting Surah Al-Yasin Verse 51-67

Week 10

REVISION/TEST
Reading Practise: Reciting Surah Al-Yasin Verse 68- end of Surah

Learning Outcome

Learners at this stage should have a deep understanding of the pronunciation of the Arabic alphabets and developed an advanced set of terminologies to describe the different categories letters fall under. Learners should have experienced an improvement in their pronunciation when reciting the Quran.

Week 11-20: Stage 2

Topics and Task

Week 12

Reading Practise: Surah Al-Maryam Verse 1-15 The rules of Qalqalah

Week 13

Reading Practise: Surah Al-Maryam Verse 16-26 The rules of Ikhfaa (noon sakinah and tanween) The rules of Izhar

Reading Practise: Surah Al-Maryam Verse 27-40

Week 14

The rules of Idgham (noon sakinah and tanween) Reading Practise: Surah Al-Maryam Verse 41-65 The rules of Iqlaab (noon sakinah and tanween) Reading Practise: Surah Al-Maryam Verse 66-end of Surah The rules of Idghaam meem sakinah Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor

Week 15

Week 16

Week 17

The rules of Ikhfa meem sakinah Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor The rules of Madd Al-madd al-asli Al-madd al-badal Al-madd al-Iwad Madd al-silah al-sughra Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor The rules of Madd contd. Al-madd al-far i Al-madd al-muttasil Al-madd al-munfasil Madd al-Silah al-Kubra Al-madd al-Arid lil-sukoon Madd al-Leen Madd al-lazim al-kalimi Madd al-lazim al-harfi Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor

Week 18

Week 19

Week 20

REVISION/TEST
Learners at this stage should have developed an advanced understanding of the rule of tajweed and its practical application. Learners should have a combination of two skills to wit, a deep understanding of the pronunciation of the Arabic alphabets and rules of tajweed both skills should applied when reading the Quran.

Learning Outcome

Week 21-30: Stage 3

Topics and Task

Week 22

Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor The rules Ibtida (Starting) The types of Ibtida Al-Ibtida al-Jaiz Al-Ibtida ghayr al-Jaiz The rules of Qat The rules of sakt Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor The Rules of Stopping on the end of words The types of this rule Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor The Rules of Stopping on the end of words contd. Stopping at haa Al-waqf bil-hazf Al-waqf bil-Ibdaal Al-Ikhtilaas Words ending in a waw Words ending in a yaa Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor The rules regarding al-maqtu and al-mawsul The rules of al-maqtu and al-mawsul regarding the prepositions laa and an, maa and in, maa and an maa and an maa and min maa and am maa and haythu lam and an maa and inna maa and anna maa and kullu maa and bisa maa and fi maa and ayna maa and fi lam and in lan and an Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor

Week 23

Week 24

Week 25

Week 26

The rules regarding al-maqtu and al-mawsul contd. The rules of al-maqtu and al-mawsul regarding the prepositions laa and kay man and an yawm and hum law and an am and ibn laat and heena kaaluhum and aw-wazanuhum il and yaseen maa and mah maa and rabb why-kaannahu and why-kaannahu Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor The rules regarding the feminine taa Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor Some special features about the style Hafs Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor

Week 27

Week 28

Week 29 Week 30

REVISION
Reading Practise: Surah fixed by instructor

REVISION/TEST
Learners at this stage should become competent readers of the Holy Quran. They should be able to read any part of the Holy Quran while applying the complete rules of tajweed. Learners should have developed an advanced understanding of the rule of tajweed and its practical application. Learners should have a combination of two skills to wit, a deep understanding of the pronunciation of the Arabic alphabets and rules of tajweed both skills should applied when reading the Quran.

Learning Outcome

Course Timetable The course will run during term time only. Your instructor will let you know when the holidays are. The course will run every Tuesdays morning classes from 10 am to 12 pm and evening classes from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Course Fees and Method of Payment The course will cost 145.00. The fees are payable in full and are non-refundable. Payments can be made in cash or cheque. All cheques should be made payable to The Muath Trust. The course fees include the cost of all course materials.

We hope you will enjoy this course and your learning experience