What is Tajweed?

“Tajweed” or “Tajwid” is a very common term in the context of Quran recitation. It comes from the Arabic word (تَجْوِيدْ‎) which linguistically means enhancement or making something outstanding.

In terms of Quran reading & recitation, Tajweed is actually a set of linguistic and pronunciation rules used in reciting the Quran to recite it in the right way as same as the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was reciting.

Why is it Important to Learn Tajweed?

The holy Quran is the speech of Allah (SWT), a divine message, mercy, and guidance from Allah Almighty to all humanity. It contains knowledge, rules, and recommendations about all aspects of life and references to the Hereafter. So, It’s very important to recite Quran with Tajweed to avoid mistakes in pronouncing words of Allah (SWT). Actually, committing a mistake in one single letter may cause misunderstanding or wrong interpretation of the whole verse (ayah).

Learning the tajweed rules helps us to pronounce Arabic alphabets exactly the way that they should be pronounced so that our words have the intended meaning. For example, it teaches us that “ص” and “س ” are pronounced differently and that when you mix them up in words, you can end up meaning something but saying something else.

Moreover, reciting Quran with Tajweed is actually obligatory on every Muslim as it’s Fard Ayn. Every Muslim should recite Quran with tajweed in the daily prayers.

Allah (SWT) says in the Holy Quran:

Or add to it, and recite the Qur’an with measured recitation.The Quran [73:4]