History of Tajweed
Quran was sent down from Allah via Angel Gabriel to Prophet Muhammad
(Peace and blessing be upon him), then passed through oral recitation to
the companions, whereas Quran was read naturally with tajweed, as Arabs
were native and pure Arabic speakers, they knew the eloquence of the
Arabic language.
What is Tajweed and what are the rules of Tajweed Quran?
Tajweed linguistically means betterment.
The
term tajweed usually refers to the rights and dues of the letters,
means the proper pronunciation of the Arabic letters from its correct
articulation points. Tajweed is like the grammar of reading Quran, one
of the noblest science of Quran. A unique science branch that compiles
lots of rewards to Muslims.
Applying tajweed rules (practically) when reciting Quran is Fard Ain , means obligatory on every Muslim, while acknowledging tajweed terms (theortically) is Fard Kefayaa, means a common responsibility among Muslim nation.
It was proved in the authenticated hadeeth that Prophet
Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) used to read the Quran word by
word and letter by letter, applying elongation whenever required.
Imam Ibn Aljazaryee said it is compulsory to learn Tajweed, whoever reads without tajweed,make mistakes and commits sins.
Rules of tajweed implies the articulation points of the Arabic letters, their characteristics (sifat),
noon sakin, meem saakin and laam sakin rules, the mudood rules
(lengthening), relationship between adjacent letters, qalqalah letters,
rules of stopping and other rules.
Learn tajweed online Moreover, purifying one’s soul and mind away from
general life distractions, pondering in Allah’s purpose in the verses,
should not cut off recitation unless necessary, recite Quran in a
slow-paced manner, pronounce each letter, perform the prostrations of
recitation, and Above all, applying the tajweed rules when reciting
Quran.
May Allah guide all of us to learn and understand Quran in a proper way.
