✨ Tajweed Programme — Ages 7 and Above

Tajweed Classes
for Kids

The Quran was revealed with a sound — and that sound has been preserved perfectly for 1,400 years. Tajweed teaches your child to recite exactly as the Prophet ﷺ recited, letter by letter, rule by rule, with beauty and precision in every ayah.

What Makes Our Tajweed Programme Special
All Makhaarij (articulation points) taught precisely
Hafs ‘An ‘Aasim — the most widely used recitation style
Theory + practice in every class — rules applied immediately
Monthly parent progress reports with detailed feedback
Path to Ijazah certification for advanced students
Make-up classes guaranteed — no lesson ever lost
Age 7+
Recommended start
30–45
Minutes per class
Hafs
‘An ‘Aasim recitation
Weekly
Parent updates
The Tajweed Journey

From Basic Reading to Beautiful Recitation

A proven path that takes your child from reading the Quran correctly to reciting it with the same beauty, precision, and care that has been passed down from the Prophet ﷺ himself.

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Assessment

Teacher listens to your child’s recitation and identifies exactly which areas of pronunciation need focus.

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Makhaarij First

Correct articulation points of every Arabic letter — the single most important foundation of beautiful Tajweed.

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Rules in Quran

Each rule is immediately applied in actual Quranic recitation — from Juz Amma through the full Quran.

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Ijazah Path

Advanced students can pursue Ijazah certification — a chain of transmission directly to the Prophet ﷺ.


Why Tajweed Matters

What Learning Tajweed Does for Your Child

Tajweed is not just about reciting correctly — it is about honouring Allah’s words with the care, precision, and beauty they deserve. The rewards of this are felt in every prayer, every recitation, every day.

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Salah That Sounds Like Worship

When a child recites with Tajweed in prayer, every ayah sounds the way Allah intended it to sound. The family behind them in Salah hears the Quran as it was meant to be heard — a gift to everyone present.

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Connected to the Prophet ﷺ

Tajweed was taught by the Prophet ﷺ to the Sahaba, who taught it to the Tabi’een, who passed it through an unbroken chain to our teachers today. Your child is learning to recite from the same source — the Prophet himself.

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Protection from Meaning Changes

A single mispronounced letter can change the meaning of an ayah entirely. Tajweed protects every word of the Quran — ensuring your child recites what Allah actually revealed, with no error and no change.

Leading Prayers with Excellence

A child with Tajweed can lead Tarawih, Jumu’ah, and daily prayers — not just adequately, but beautifully. This role carries deep honour in the community and builds extraordinary confidence in your child.

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The Beauty That Touches Hearts

Tajweed gives Quran recitation its melody, its depth, and its power to move people to tears. When your child recites correctly, they are not just saying words — they are performing an act of worship that reaches into hearts.

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Ramadan Made Extraordinary

A child who can recite with Tajweed experiences Ramadan on a completely different level — listening to Tarawih with understanding, reciting their own portions with beauty, and feeling the Quran’s power in every blessed night.


Rules We Teach

Every Tajweed Rule — Taught Clearly, Practised Deeply

We cover all essential Tajweed rules in logical order — each one built on the last, practised immediately in Quranic verses so it becomes natural rather than mechanical.

Makhaarij Al-Huroof
مَخَارِجُ الْحُرُوفِ

The precise articulation points of every Arabic letter — exactly where in the mouth and throat each sound originates. The single most important foundation of authentic Quran recitation.

Noon Sakinah & Tanween
نُونٌ سَاكِنَةٌ وَتَنْوِينٌ

Four rules — Idhaar, Idghaam, Iqlaab, Ikhfaa — governing how noon with sukoon and tanween are pronounced depending on which letter follows. Essential for correct daily recitation.

Meem Sakinah
مِيمٌ سَاكِنَةٌ

Three rules — Ikhfaa Shafawi, Idghaam Shafawi, and Idhaar Shafawi — governing meem with sukoon. Taught with clear Quranic examples so children apply them naturally.

Al-Madd — Elongation
الْمَدُّ وَالْقَصْرُ

The beautiful elongation rules of the Quran — natural madd, substitution madd, connected madd, and disconnected madd — that give Quranic recitation its melodic, flowing quality.

Qalqalah
الْقَلْقَلَةُ

The distinctive echo sound of the five Qalqalah letters (ق ط ب ج د) when they carry sukoon — one of the most recognisable features of correct, beautiful Quran recitation.

Tafkheem & Tarqeeq
التَّفْخِيمُ وَالتَّرْقِيقُ

The heaviness and lightness of Arabic letters — which letters are always heavy, always light, or context-dependent. Mastering this gives your child’s recitation its depth, richness, and authority.


Our Method

How We Teach Tajweed — The IqraExpert Way

Every lesson moves from theory to practice — learning the rule, then applying it immediately in real Quranic recitation so it becomes completely natural, not mechanical or forced.

📖 Every Class Structure
  • Warm-up — teacher listens to last lesson’s practice recitation
  • Error correction — specific, kind, precise feedback given
  • New Tajweed rule introduced with clear Arabic examples
  • Child practises the new rule in Quran verses they know
  • Homework — specific 5-minute daily practice passage assigned
  • Teacher notes sent to parents with what to practice at home
📘 Phase 1 — Foundations (Months 1–3)
  • Introduction to Tajweed — what it is, why it is obligatory
  • All Makhaarij al-Huroof — the articulation of every letter
  • Sifaat — the characteristics and qualities of Arabic letters
  • Correct pronunciation of heavy (Tafkheem) and light (Tarqeeq) letters
  • Applying Makhaarij throughout Juz Amma recitation
  • Monthly assessment with detailed written parent report
📗 Phase 2 — Core Rules (Months 3–8)
  • Noon Sakinah and Tanween — all four rules with practice
  • Meem Sakinah — three rules with clear Quranic examples
  • Qalqalah — when, how, and how strongly to apply it
  • Al-Madd — all types of elongation, lengths, and conditions
  • Applying all rules throughout Juz Amma and beyond
  • Quarterly teacher-parent review call on progress
📙 Phase 3 — Advanced (Months 8+)
  • Idghaam — full assimilation rules in complete detail
  • Laam rules — in Al, in verbs, and in the name of Allah
  • Raa rules — when to make it heavy or light, and why
  • Waqf and Ibtidaa — stopping and starting rules
  • Full surah recitation with complete Tajweed applied throughout
  • Optional path to Ijazah for advanced students
Real Parents

Parents Sharing Their Tajweed Stories

★★★★★

“My son’s recitation has completely transformed. He used to rush through surahs in Salah without any care. Now he recites with such beauty and precision — his Imam at the mosque commented on his Tajweed. A true transformation.”

BA
Toronto, Canada
★★★★★

“The way the teacher explains Tajweed rules to children is remarkable. My daughter (age 9) understands Qalqalah and Madd perfectly — and she corrects us when we recite incorrectly at home! We are so proud of her.”

LM
Birmingham, UK
★★★★★

“We enrolled our 11-year-old in Tajweed after he completed Quran reading. Within 4 months his recitation sounds like it belongs in a mosque. Truly exceptional teaching. The monthly reports keep us fully involved.”

HJ
Sydney, Australia

FAQ

Tajweed Questions Parents Ask

Does my child need to read the Quran before starting Tajweed? +
Yes — a child should be able to read the Quran, at least Juz Amma, before starting formal Tajweed. If your child is still learning to read, we recommend starting with Noorani Qaida or Quran Reading first. We do introduce correct pronunciation in all our courses from the very beginning — so basic Tajweed awareness starts early.
Is Tajweed obligatory for all Muslims? +
Scholars agree that learning Tajweed to the level that prevents changing the meaning of the Quran is an obligation (Fard ‘Ayn) on every Muslim. Perfecting Tajweed beyond this is highly recommended. Our course covers both the obligatory level and the advanced levels for those who wish to go further.
How long does it take to learn Tajweed? +
Basic Tajweed rules can be learned and applied in Quran recitation within 6–12 months with regular classes. Reaching a high level of proficiency where all rules are applied naturally takes 12–24 months. The path to Ijazah-level Tajweed takes longer. The teacher sets realistic expectations and celebrates every milestone along the way.
Can my child learn Tajweed at the same time as Quran Reading? +
Yes — and this is our recommended approach. Learning Quran Reading and Tajweed together means children build correct habits from the start rather than having to unlearn bad pronunciation later. Ask us about combination plans and we can create the perfect weekly schedule.
Can my child pursue Ijazah after completing Tajweed? +
Yes. Students who reach advanced Tajweed level can pursue our dedicated Ijazah course — earning a chain-of-transmission certificate that connects them directly to the Prophet ﷺ through qualified scholars. This is one of the most prestigious achievements in Quranic education.

Recite the Quran
Exactly as It Was Revealed

One free trial class. One teacher. One beautiful first step towards the recitation that preserves 1,400 years of Islamic tradition. Book today — no payment required.