
When the Arabs started mixing with the non-Arabs as Islam spread, mistakes in Qur’an recitation started appearing, so the scholars had to record the rules. In other words, when the angel Jibrael (AS) recited the words of Allah to Prophet Muhammad (Sallaho Alaihe Wassallam) he recited them in a certain way and showed Prophet Muhammad (Sallaho Alaihe Wassallam) History of TajweedĪt the time of the Prophet (SAW) there was no need for people to study Tajweed because they talked with what is now known as Tajweed so it was natural for them. The Qur’an was revealed with Tajweed rules applied to it. When we recite Qur’an and observe the rules that apply to each letter in different situations, we are giving the letter its right and by observing essential characteristics of each letter, we give its due. When applied to the Qur’an, it means giving every letter of the Qur’an its rights and dues. The word Tajweed linguistically means ‘proficiency’ or ‘doing something well’. Tajweed means “Improving,” or “to make something better.” The Word Tajweed is from the root word “Jawdah” which means “Quality”.

Tajweed of the Holy Qur’an is the knowledge and application of the rules of recitation so the reading of the Qur’an is as the Prophet Mohammed peace and blesings be upon him, recited. The word “tajweed” means to improve, make better. This is a very humble effort to address this topic at a very basic level.

This booklet is an attempt to look at the subject of Tajweed. Love for Quranis always looking at ways of improving and moving forward. We pray that you are in the best of health and Imaan. The Noorani Qaida helps in learning the proper pronunciation of Arabic words, their proper articulation, proper inflection, proper accent, emphasis on letters and words at the right time and place, as well as recitation at the proper pace.As-salaamu-a-laykum I praise Allah (SWT) the Most High and send blessings upon the best of creation.


It is recommended that students who want to learn Quran begin their lessons with the Noorani Qaida which is one of the best sources of teaching tajweed. The art of correctly pronouncing the Arabic letters and words of the Quran is called ‘Tajweed’. Since the Quran is the speech of Allah, Subhan a Hu WA Ta’alah, it is extremely necessary to pronounce the Arabic words of the Quran exactly, accurately, and correctly, so that their meaning is not distorted, nor any disrespect caused to the Lord of all the worlds, due to mispronunciation. With the rules of tajweed, you can learn and read Quran in a better way. People who strive to learn Quran are the most fortunate people on the earth because they are striving to understand the most profound source of knowledge in the whole universe in the words of Creator of all the worlds! That is why proper Tajweed is obligatory while learning how to read Quran. The Quran is the speech of Allah in the Arabic language.
