The Essence of Tajweed: A Reciter’s Guide to the Qur’an

This book is designed as a guide for those seeking to improve their Qur'anic recitation. Summarized visually through seven beautiful diagrams, all the essential rules of tajweed are outlined in a logical structure. Accompanying each diagram is a clear, concise explanation with Qur'anic examples showing every rule in context.

Major topics covered include:

- Articulation Points

- Letter Characteristics

- Velarization & Attenuation

- Merging Letters

- Unvowelled Nun & Mim

- Vowel Lengthening

- Stopping & Starting

Although there is no substitute for learning tajweed from a proficient instructor, this guidebook is a useful companion reference on your learning journey. As an additional resource, you can hear the rules in context and have the opportunity to practice by signing up for the comprehensive online tajweed course built on the same structure as this book, available at tajweedcircle.com.