Tajweed Essentials
Posted on Oct 23The goal of this seminar is to give attendees a solid start in proper recitation of the Qur’an consistent with the prophetic method of recitation. Our attendees don’t only fine-tune their recitation through this highly interactive seminar, they develop new love of reciting the Qur’an at the same time!
Visit the Student Center to register for the course at a location near you.
Welcome Video
Why is This Course Important?
When it comes to Islamic studies, we often find people trying to learn and master complicated sciences while lacking the very basic connection to the source of Islam – the Quran. The importance of being able to read the book of Allah the way it was revealed if often overlooked and forgotten. We have seen two extremes when it comes to Quranic recitation. There are either those who read the entire Quran once as a child and then forgot about it, or those who are so advanced that a conversation with them regarding tajweed can leave the average person confused and intimidated. Our goal is to provide the essentials for Quranic reading in a way that is easy to understand and implement so that each and every one of our students can be one step closer to reading the Quran as it was revealed from our Lord to His beloved Messenger.
What Will You Accomplish After Taking This Class?
This course is built upon the premise that we will “bring your recitation up to PAR“ After taking this course you will have the ability to understand and implement:
Phonetics: The correct pronunciation of all the Arabic letters and their sounds
Accents: The correct implementation of accents
Rhythm: Implementation of complex tajweed rules without the complexity or technical terminology
One student commented,
If every Muslim on earth could take this course and benefit from it’s fruits, we would be one step closer to giving the book of Allah it’s right. It saddens me to think of people I know who had the choice to take the course but either chose not to take it, or drew the “it’s too hard” card and did not attend. The grief comes from the fact that after the course is gone, and one venue to spark the beginning of changing our relationship with the Qur’an leaves, those who missed its benefits will feel only one thing: regret. The regret could come after hearing their friends speak of the amazing class, how much fun it was, and how “worth it” the class had been. Another option is that they could feel that regret on the Day of Resurrection when they stand in front of Allah and have to explain why they never put forth effort to learn His Book that was revealed to us.
Pre-Requisites for This Course?
Basic ability to read Quran – even slowly. If you feel as though you are not at the level to take this class, please visit Bayyinah Sessions for the 101 class, which will equip you with the ability to read Quran and get you ready to take this course.
What are Other Students Saying About it?
I thoroughly enjoyed this class because it clarified the thick mess of tajweed rules, that I had literally taken six times before, but never quite understood. I specifically enjoyed how structured and simplified it was with in the simple word of PAR: Phonetics, Accents, and Rhythm. I have heard previously that phonetics is a majority of tajweed and if one knows it, then they’re pretty much set. Now, I not only know, I can apply, and with more confidence. It is simply invigorating. Br. Wisam was such a spark to the class that even though, I was fasting, I neither remembered that I was fasting or hungry, nor felt tired at any instance, walhamdulillah. I have immense respect for him, not only because I had the chance to learn the noble Quran with him, but because his etiquettes are humbling and utterly beautiful. I want to thank this institute for providing a subject widely known as difficult and making it into a “hey, I can do that too” subject. Keep up the great work, I strongly encourage you continue the weekend tajweed seminars and all the amazing courses you’re dishing out. -Sister Doaa
This class took everything I had been struggling to learn for the past year and laid it out for me in a fully recognizable manner in two and a half short, intensive days. I have and will continue to advise my brothers and sisters to try and take this course. Jazakallahukhiran for your efforts.
MashaAllah, there are truly not words to express the impact it had on my family. Br. Wisam has made a seemingly daunting task(tajweed) an attainable goal. His material is simple and precise. His class comes at the attendees on a level and in a manner that is not only appealing but effective. As for his performance as a teacher, he is phenomenal, MashaAllah. I have 3 teens and they all came out of this class not only with an understanding of the importance and absolute need for Quran in their life but they came away with many valuable lessons that he added in as “tangents”. As a parent, this is invaluable. Br. Wisam may not completely understand the depth of his affect, not only on the youth but on the parents as well. He, personally, is an example of strength, determination, and hope for our youth. Our community owes a debt of gratitude to Br. Wisam and the Bayyinah institute for the work that is being doneb to protect Islam. JazakAllah Khair. -Sister Deborah
As an advanced tajweed student and Quran instructor I benefited immensely from Br. Wisam’s tajweed 102 course wal Hamdu Lillah!! I have immediately begun implementing many of the fun and easy ways of teaching makharij and tajweed …. I have never seen tajweed taught in an easier, more practical manner and realize that if our whole ummah can’t read like Sh. Husari, they can at least learn to read at a basic level correctly with the Mercy of Allah. It was also helpful for my personal tajweed because many times we forget to go to the “makhraj” and going through suwar slowly reminded me to give every letter it’s haqq and to slow down when i get to a complicated word.
