Recitation with Tajweed

Part 1 — Tajweed Foundations

Covers the essential groundwork: understanding why Tajweed matters, learning the Arabic alphabet's articulation points (Makharij), and identifying the characteristics (Sifaat) of each letter.

Lesson 1 — Introduction to Tajweed & Makharij preview

Overview of Tajweed rules, why they matter, and the 17 articulation points of Arabic letters. Practice with isolated letters and simple words.
Lesson 2 — Sifaat (Letter Characteristics)

Heavy (Tafkheem) vs. light (Tarqeeq) letters, Qalqalah, Shiddah, and Rakhawah applied in practice recitation.
Lesson 3 — Noon Sakinah & Tanween Rules

The four rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween: Idhar, Idgham, Iqlab, and Ikhfa — with Quranic examples for each.
Lesson 4 — Meem Sakinah & Ghunna

Rules governing Meem Sakinah, the nasal sound (Ghunna), and practical exercises using Surah Al-Mulk and similar passages.

Part 2 — Madd, Waqf & Applied Recitation

Focuses on elongation rules (Madd), proper stopping and starting (Waqf and Ibtida), and applying all rules fluently during extended Surah recitation.

Lesson 5 — Madd (Elongation) Rules preview

All types of Madd — Natural, Connected, Separated, Obligatory, and Permissible — with duration values and Quranic examples.
Lesson 6 — Waqf (Stopping) Rules

When to stop, when to continue, and how to stop correctly on words with Sukoon, Tanween, or connected letters.
Lessons 7–10 — Applied Recitation Practice

Recitation of selected Surahs (Al-Baqarah opening, Yasin, Al-Mulk, Al-Kahf) applying all Tajweed rules. Teacher provides real-time correction and feedback each session.

eTilawat Certified Teacher Quran & Tajweed Specialist

All eTilawat teachers hold formal Quran education degrees from recognized Islamic institutions. They have extensive experience teaching non-native Arabic speakers online, communicate fluently in English, and are trained to provide patient, encouraging, structured feedback. Both male and female teachers are available depending on your preference.

Student Reviews

Sarah M. — USA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My Tajweed improved dramatically within 2 months. The teacher is incredibly patient and explains every rule clearly with real Quran examples. Highly recommend this course.

Ahmed K. — United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I had tried other platforms before but eTilawat is the first place where I actually felt my recitation getting better session by session. The 1-on-1 format makes all the difference.

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Do I need to already know how to read Arabic?

For the Tajweed course, yes — you should already be able to read Arabic script (even if slowly). If you cannot read yet, we recommend starting with our Quran Reading (Nazra) course first. Not sure? Book a free trial and we will assess your level.
How long is each session?

Each session is 30 minutes long. You can also request 45-minute or 60-minute sessions — just mention this preference when registering and we will accommodate it.
Can I choose my session days and times?

Yes, absolutely. After enrolling, our support team will contact you to set up a weekly schedule that works with your timezone and lifestyle. Sessions run 7 days a week.
Is there a free trial for this course?

Yes! All eTilawat courses include a free 30-minute trial session. No payment required. Simply register here and we will arrange your trial within 24 hours.