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The Art of Qur'an Recitation

A 3-level Tajweed program taking students from foundational pronunciation to beautiful, certified recitation.

Allah (SWT) commands: "Recite the Qur'an clearly with Tartil in a distinct and measured tone." This 3-level program is designed to take students from foundational Arabic letter recognition to the confident, accurate, and beautiful recitation of the Qur'an as it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Qari Mahmoud Al-Husseini

Instructor

Qari Mahmoud Al-Husseini

Rating

4.8

Duration

18 Weeks

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Effort

2 Sessions/Week · 18 Weeks (3 Levels)

Access

Lifetime Access · Mobile & Desktop

Reward

Certificate of Completion from UIA

Course Curriculum

Men and Women, 12 Years and Above
Level 1: Foundations of Pronunciation (Weeks 1–6)
6 Lessons
Classes 1–2: Introduction to Tajweed & Makharij (Throat & Tongue) Understanding the precise articulation points for Arabic letters produced from the throat and tongue.
Classes 3–4: Makharij (Lips & Nasal Cavity) Mastering letters produced from the lips and the nasal passage (Ghunnah).
Classes 5–6: Characteristics of Letters (Sifat) Recognizing the inherent qualities of each letter (e.g., whispering, heaviness, softness).
Classes 7–8: Short & Long Vowels Mastering Fatha, Kasra, Damma, and foundational stretching (Madd).
Classes 9–10: The Rules of Shaddah Emphasizing double letters with specific focus on Ghunnah for Noon and Meem.
Classes 11–12: Practical Application Reading Al-Fatiha and Al-Ikhlas with correct letter articulation.
Level 2: The Core Rules of Tajweed (Weeks 7–12)
6 Lessons
Classes 13–14: Noon Saakinah & Tanween — Izhar The rule of clear pronunciation when Noon Saakinah is followed by throat letters.
Classes 15–16: The Rule of Idgham Merging Noon Saakinah into the following letter, with and without Ghunnah.
Classes 17–18: Ikhfa & Iqlab The rules of hiding (Ikhfa) and converting (Iqlab) Noon Saakinah.
Classes 19–20: The Rules of Meem Saakinah Ikhfa Shafawi, Idgham Shafawi, and Izhar Shafawi.
Classes 21–22: The Rules of Qalqalah (Echoing) Recognizing the five echoing letters and applying them correctly mid-word and at stops.
Classes 23–24: Level 2 Live Recitation Exam Applying Noon and Meem Saakinah rules to Juz 'Amma (Part 30).
Level 3: Nuance, Tone & Mastery (Weeks 13–18)
6 Lessons
Classes 25–26: Tafkheem & Tarqeeq The concepts of thickening (heaviness) and lightening (lightness/emptiness) in Arabic letters.
Classes 27–28: The Specific Rules of the Letter Raa When to read Raa heavy vs. light — one of the most nuanced rules in Tajweed.
Classes 29–30: The Specific Rules of Alif & Laam The Lam Sakinah and the majestic Lam of Allah's name.
Classes 31–32: The Rules of Madd (Prolongation) Differentiating between natural (Tabi'i), obligatory (Wajib), and permissible (Ja'iz) stretching.
Classes 33–34: The Rules of Waqf & Ibtida Knowing where to pause and resume to preserve the meaning of the verses.
Classes 35–36: Final Recitation & Certification Full recitation assessment evaluating all learned Tajweed principles.

Assessment & Certification

Continuous evaluation through live recitation activities. A minimum attendance of 90% is required to pass each level.

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Qari Mahmoud Al-Husseini

Qari Mahmoud Al-Husseini

Certified Qur'an Recitation Master | Ijazah Holder

Qari Mahmoud Al-Husseini holds an Ijazah (certified chain of transmission) in Hafs 'an 'Asim recitation from the Grand Mosque of Mecca. With over 20 years of teaching Tajweed to students across 30 countries, he has developed a systematic, student-friendly methodology that makes this sacred science accessible to learners at all levels.

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Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Pronounce every Arabic letter from its exact articulation point (Makhraj) with its proper characteristics (Sifat).
  • Confidently identify and execute the rules of Noon and Meem Saakinah, knowing when to merge, hide, or clarify sounds.
  • Master the transition between thick (Tafkheem) and light (Tarqeeq) letters, specifically regarding the complex rules of Raa and the word 'Allah.'
  • Correctly apply the rules of Madd (prolongation) to stretch words to their required lengths, avoiding common rushing errors.
  • Recognize Qur'anic stopping signs (Waqf) to pause and resume recitation without distorting the divine message.
  • Develop an auditory 'Tajweed ear' that allows you to hear and self-correct pronunciation mistakes in real-time.