Tajweed Specialisation for Beginners – A Study of Tuḥfah al-Aṭfāl

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to study the theory of Tajweed from a very unique and renown book: Tuḥfah al-Aṭfāl. Used as an entry level (and part of the curriculum) before studying the famous Al-Muqaddimah al-Jazariyyah in the Arab world, it is composed by a total of only 61 poetry lines to memorise and master its explanations. Without a doubt, this book is the best entry to the field of Qirā’ah & Tajweed and is passed on up to this day with a continuous preserved chain to the author, Al-Jamzūrī (RA).

The chapters will be as follow:

1. Introduction to the importance of Tajweed & the value of this book

2. Rules of Nūn Sākin

3. Rules of Nūn and Mīm Mushaddadah

4. Rules of Mīm Sākin

5. The rules of ال of nouns and verbs

6. Mithlayn, Mutaqāribayn & Mutajānisayn

7. Rules of Madd with additional explanations (durations, what is commonly found and not)

8. Types of Madd Lāzim

9. The closing chapter

10. Additional selected rules (Qalqalah, rules of Rā)

11. Talk and explanation of the Ijāzah (for those concerned)

Note: A certificate of participation to the course will be given to those who are not applying for the Ijāzah Special arrangements will be made for sisters willing to participate in this course and are applying to get the “Ijaazah”. “Ijaazah” refers to the valid licence of teaching the book. It also includes the multiple high Asāneed (chain of transmitters) to the Author

Course Style

This course will involve a reading of each line, a translation and explanation. Arabic knowledge is a requirement. There is a possibility to obtain Ijāzah (Valid license) of the book by reciting it by heart in one sitting. After the course’s completion, every student willing to obtain the Ijāzah will be given the opportunity to recite the book with the teacher (please email for more information).

Course Instructor: (Qari) Mouhammad Dodakia

Course Duration: 4 months

Course Timings: Every Wednesday 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm UK time

Course Start: 6th November 2024

Course Fee: £50 one-time payment