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

by Hafs Al-Gazzi

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.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Al-Hafidh Hafs Al-Gazzi is a qualified reciter of the Qur'an who has obtained his ijazât both in the recitation of the Qur'an but also the various mutoon or texts on tajweed from numerous scholars around the world. He has had the honour of being able to record his recitation of Juz’ ‘Amma under the supervision of his eminence Shaykh Ahmed Esa Al-Ma'sarawi (Shaykh al-Qurra of Egypt) and is currently in the process of recording his recitation of the Qur'an. His love of tajweed began from an early age; however, it was whilst presenting the weekly radio show 'Tilawat Al-Qur'an Programme' that he began to study tajweed in more depth and to recite to local scholars. Currently, Ustadh Hafs resides in Dubai and is head of the Islamic Education department at Kings Dubai, a private school in the UAE.