Qira'at (Learn Quran Online)

Module 1: Introduction to Quranic Sciences (2 weeks)

• What is Tajweed?
• History of preservation of Quran
• Concept of Sanad & Ijazah
• Difference between Tajweed and Qiraat
• Introduction to 7 & 10 Qiraat
• Adab of reciting Quran

Assessment: Oral + short written test

Module 2: Makharij al-Huroof (Articulation Points) (4 weeks)

Deep study of:

• 5 main articulation regions
• 17 articulation points
• Practical drills (mirror training, slow recitation, sound isolation)

Every student should:

• Recite isolated letters correctly
• Be corrected individually

This is surgical precision phase

Module 3: Sifaat al-Huroof (Characteristics of Letters) (4 weeks)

• Heavy vs light
• Hams, Jahr
• Shiddah, Rikhwah
• Istifaal, Isti'la
• Tafkheem & Tarqeeq
• Application on Surah Fatiha + short surahs

Assessment:

• Oral evaluation
• Error detection exercise

Module 4: Basic Tajweed Rules (6 weeks)

• Noon Saakin & Tanween rules
• Meem Saakin rules
• Qalqalah
• Rules of Madd (natural, secondary)
• Rules of Laam & Raa
• Stopping (Waqf & Ibtida basic)

Practical recitation: Juz Amma (selected surahs)

Midterm Exam:

• Oral exam
• Practical Tajweed application

Module 5: Advanced Tajweed (6 weeks)

• Detailed Madd types
• Advanced Waqf & Ibtida
• Hamzatul Wasl
• Imalah (intro)
• Rules of heavy/light letters in context
• Common Tajweed mistakes analysis

Students begin reciting full Juz Amma with correction.

Module 6: Voice Training & Tarteel (4 weeks)

• Breath control
• Rhythm & pacing
• Introduction to Maqamat (Bayyati, Hijaz, Rast)
• Avoiding exaggeration
• Balance between melody and Tajweed

This is refinement phase

Module 7: Completion of 1–2 Juz with Tajweed (6 weeks)

Students must complete:

• Juz Amma
• Juz Tabarak
• OR Juz 1 completely

Weekly individual recitation grading.

Assessment: Oral exam (minimum 30 minutes recitation)

Module 8: Introduction to Qiraat (4 weeks)

• History of Qiraat
• 7 Qiraat overview
• 10 Qiraat overview
• Conditions of accepted Qiraah
• Chains of transmission

Focus Qiraah: Hafs 'an Asim (complete mastery)

Module 9: Differences Between Hafs & Warsh (6 weeks)

Students learn:

• Differences in Madd
• Differences in imalah
• Differences in stopping
• Examples from selected surahs

Applied recitation comparison.

Module 10: Practical Qiraat Application (6 weeks)

Students:

• Recite selected Surahs in Hafs
• Recite same passages in basic Warsh variations
• Learn theoretical differences even if not mastering full Qiraah

Final Project:

• 20-minute memorized recitation
• Tajweed explanation viva
• Written exam on theory