Tajweed rules for beginners
Makharij, heavy and light letters, and an overview of the main rules.
Open the lessonTajweed Rules: A Step-by-Step Series
Learn Tajweed in a sensible order, one rule at a time, with examples taken from the short surahs most learners already know.
Tajweed rules, step by step
Noon Sakinah & Tanween
Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab and Ikhfa with examples from Juz Amma.
Open the lessonMeem Sakinah
Ikhfa, Idgham and Izhar Shafawi: the three lip rules.
Open the lessonGhunnah
The nasal sound of Noon and Meem and how long to hold it.
Open the lessonQalqalah
The five bouncing letters (qutbu jad) and the three levels.
Open the lessonSurah Al-Fatiha: common mistakes
Seven pronunciation mistakes to avoid in the surah recited in every prayer.
Open the lessonSurah Al-Ikhlas for kids
Four verses that practise Qalqalah, Idgham and heavy letters.
Open the lessonThe order we recommend
- Makharij and letter qualities: the foundation of everything (in our beginners' guide).
- Heavy and light letters, including the Raa and the Laam in the name of Allah.
- Noon Sakinah and Tanween: the four rules that appear on almost every line.
- Meem Sakinah: three simpler rules of the lips.
- Ghunnah: the nasal sound of Noon and Meem and how long to hold it.
- Qalqalah: the five bouncing letters.
- Madd (lengthening): natural and longer madd. A dedicated page is coming soon.
- Stopping and starting (waqf): where and how to pause.
Why Tajweed needs a teacher
Every rule on these pages describes a sound, and sounds are learned by ear. The Quran has always been passed on from teacher to student, and even advanced students recite to a teacher to be corrected. Use these pages to understand the rules, and a teacher to make them part of your recitation.
Children usually start Tajweed after finishing the Noorani Qaida. Adults can start at any time. Our one-to-one Tajweed course covers every rule with practice in the surahs you recite in Salah.
FAQ
Tajweed questions
What is Tajweed?
Tajweed is the set of rules for pronouncing the Quran correctly: where each letter comes from, its qualities, and how letters affect each other.
Which Tajweed rule should I learn first?
Start with the makharij (where letters come from) and heavy and light letters, then Noon Sakinah and Tanween, Meem Sakinah, Qalqalah and the madd rules.
Can I learn Tajweed online?
Yes. One-to-one online lessons work well because the teacher hears every letter and corrects it immediately.
How long does it take to learn Tajweed?
The main rules can be learned in a few months with regular lessons; applying them fluently takes longer and improves with practice.
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