Duration: 1 Year
Frequency: 2 Days per Week
Class Duration: 1–1.5 Hours per Session
Goal: To master the proper recitation of the Quran by learning the rules of Tajweed, improving pronunciation, and applying these rules during recitation.

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Tajweed Rules (Weeks 1–6)

• Importance of Tajweed in Quranic recitation

• Understanding Makharij (points of articulation)

• Sifat (characteristics of letters)

• Harakat (short vowels), Sukoon, and Shaddah

• Madd rules (lengthening vowels)

Module 2: Rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween (Weeks 7–12)

• Izhar (clear pronunciation)

• Idgham (merging)

• Iqlab (conversion)

• Ikhfa (concealment)

• Practical exercises with examples

Module 3: Rules of Meem Sakinah and Laam (Weeks 13–18)

• Izhar Shafawi (clear pronunciation of Meem)

• Ikhfa Shafawi (concealment of Meem)

• Idgham Shafawi (merging of Meem)

• Rules of Laam in definite articles (ال)

• Practical recitation exercises

Module 4: Rules of Qalqalah and Other Special Rules (Weeks 19–24)

• Qalqalah (echoing sound) rules: Minor and Major

• Tafkheem (thick pronunciation) and Tarqeeq (thin pronunciation)

• Letters of isti'la (elevation) and istifal (lowering)

• Practical application during Quranic recitation

Module 5: Stopping and Pausing Rules (Waqf) (Weeks 25–30)

• Rules of stopping (Waqf) in recitation

• Recognizing pause symbols in the Quran (e.g., meem, laam-alif)

• Types of Waqf: Tamam, Kafi, Hasan, and Qabih

• Practical exercises on where and how to stop

Module 6: Advanced Practice & Fluency (Weeks 31–48)

• Recitation of selected Surahs with Tajweed rules

• Common mistakes in recitation and how to avoid them

• Building fluency with longer Ayahs

• Revision of all Tajweed rules

• Recitation of Juz Amma and selected parts of the Quran

Assessment & Certification

• Monthly Quizzes: To evaluate progress on each module

• Practical Exams: Recitation assessments every three months

• Final Exam: Comprehensive test on rules and practical recitation

• Certificate of Completion: Awarded upon successful completion of the course

Sessions Breakdown

Total Sessions: ~96 (2 Days per Week)

Module 1: Introduction to Tajweed Rules (Weeks 1–6, 12 Sessions)

• Session 1-2: Importance of Tajweed and Makharij (points of articulation)

• Session 3-4: Sifat (characteristics of letters)

• Session 5-6: Harakat (short vowels) and Sukoon

• Session 7-8: Shaddah (doubling of letters)

• Session 9-12: Madd rules and practical exercises

Module 2: Rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween (Weeks 7–12, 12 Sessions)

• Session 13-14: Izhar (clear pronunciation)

• Session 15-16: Idgham (merging)

• Session 17-18: Iqlab (conversion)

• Session 19-20: Ikhfa (concealment)

• Session 21-24: Practical application

Module 3: Rules of Meem Sakinah and Laam (Weeks 13–18, 12 Sessions)

• Session 25-26: Izhar Shafawi

• Session 27-28: Ikhfa Shafawi

• Session 29-30: Idgham Shafawi

• Session 31-32: Rules of Laam

• Session 33-36: Practical recitation exercises

Module 4: Rules of Qalqalah and Other Special Rules (Weeks 19–24, 12 Sessions)

• Session 37-38: Qalqalah (Minor and Major)

• Session 39-40: Tafkheem (thick pronunciation)

• Session 41-42: Tarqeeq (thin pronunciation)

• Session 43-48: Practical application

Module 5: Stopping and Pausing Rules (Waqf) (Weeks 25–30, 12 Sessions)

• Session 49-50: Introduction to Waqf rules

• Session 51-52: Pause symbols in the Quran

• Session 53-54: Tamam, Kafi, Hasan, and Qabih Waqf

• Session 55-60: Practical exercises on stopping and pausing

Module 6: Advanced Practice & Fluency (Weeks 31–48, 32 Sessions)

• Session 61-64: Recitation of selected Surahs with Tajweed rules

• Session 65-68: Common mistakes in recitation

• Session 69-72: Revision of all Tajweed rules

• Session 73-96: Fluency exercises with Juz Amma and selected Quranic passages