Al-Muqaddimah al-Jazariyyah, by Imam Ibn al-Jazari, is the best-known classical poem on Tajweed and a reference point for reciters across the world. Studying it gives a thorough, text-based command of the science.

This program guides you through memorising and understanding the poem, leading to an Ijazah for students who complete it to the required standard.

What You Will Learn

• Memorisation of the poem with correct reading
• Points of articulation of the letters
• Characteristics of the letters
• Rules of tafkhim and tarqiq, idgham and madd
• Stopping and starting, and matters of Quranic script
• Linking each line to practical recitation

Who Is This Course For?

The program is for students with solid practical Tajweed, such as those who have completed an advanced Tajweed course or Tuhfat al-Atfal. It is highly recommended for teachers and for anyone seeking Ijazah in the Quran.

How the Classes Work

The poem is divided into sections. Each is explained by the teacher, memorised by the student and reviewed in later lessons. At the end you recite the complete text and answer questions on its meaning before the Ijazah is granted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I study Tuhfat al-Atfal first?
It is recommended, as it prepares you well, but it is not a strict condition if your Tajweed is strong.

Is memorisation required?
Yes. The Ijazah in the text is based on memorising and understanding it.

How demanding is the program?
It requires steady memorisation and review, but the weekly amount is adjusted to your capacity.