The Science of Quran Recitation
The Quran was revealed with Tajweed. When the Angel Jibreel (AS) brought the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, he brought it with specific rules of pronunciation — rules that have been preserved and passed down through an unbroken chain of teachers for over 1,400 years.
Tajweed (تجويد) means "to do something well." In the context of the Quran, it means reciting each letter from its correct place (Makhraj), with its correct characteristics (Sifat), and following the rules that govern how letters interact.
Allah says in the Quran: "And recite the Quran with measured recitation." (Surah Al-Muzzammil 73:4). Proper Tajweed is an obligation for every Muslim who recites the Quran.
- Makhaarij al-Huroof — the exact point of articulation for each Arabic letter
- Sifaat al-Huroof — characteristics of each letter (heavy/light, strong/soft)
- Noon Sakinah & Tanween — Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab, Ikhfa
- Madd (prolongation) — the six types of lengthening in Quranic recitation
- Qalqalah — the echo rule for specific letters
- Waqf (stopping) — where and how to pause correctly