Tajweed Rules of Quranic Recitation

For every letter of the Quran that a Muslim recites, he/she is rewarded ten times over. This immense reward for such a seemingly simple task emphasizes the importance of learning how to recite the Quran. Tajweed Rules for Quranic Recitation: A Beginner's Guide aims to give the reader the necessary tools to properly recite the Quran according to the manner in which the Prophet Muhammad (sa) recited it. To set the stage for learning the proper Quranic recitation, or tajweed, the history of the Quran is briefly discussed from its revelation to its compilation. In addition, the history of the Science of Tajweed is touched upon, in order to move the reader into the rules of Quranic recitation. With the beginning learner in mind, the rules are detailed in a simple yet clear manner. Each new rule is elucidated with examples from the Quran for learners to apply to their recitation.   About the author: Al-Hafidh Hafs Al-Gazzi is a qualified reciter of the Quran who has obtained his ijazat both