The Qur'an is the holy text of Islam. Every Muslim believes it is the word of Allah the creator as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
It is considered one of the most eloquent texts in the world, and its proper pronunciation is of utmost importance in order to preserve the integrity of its meaning.
Tajweed is the science of Qur'anic recitation that dictates:
how the words of the Qur'an should be pronounced.
It involves the correct articulation of each letter from its point of articulation and giving it its proper characteristics and attributes.
Tajweed also addresses:
It is considered a religious obligation for Muslims to recite the Qur'an with tajweed, as the Prophet Muhammad himself used to read the Qur'an slowly and with elongation where necessary.
There are several ways to learn tajweed, including attending classes at a mosque or Islamic center, hiring a private tutor, or taking an online course.
Nour Al-Quran Academy offers an online Tajweed course that covers topics such as Qur'anic recitation, applied tajweed rules, pronunciation, and more.
