Quranic Recitation Guides
Guides to reading the Quran with correct tajwid, from articulation points to stopping rules, for every age.
What Is the Ideal Age for a Child to Start Learning to Recite the Quran?
The ideal age to start learning to recite the Quran is around 4 to 6 years, through a joyful introduction to the hijaiyah letters. Read Arabi's age-by-age guide for every age.
4 min read TeachersHow to Choose the Right Quran Teacher for Your Family
A guide to choosing the right Quran teacher: the teacher's expertise and educational background, patience in teaching, fit with the student, and a clear method. For all ages.
3 min read Quranic RecitationRules of Mad in Tajweed: Natural Mad and Every Branch of Derived Mad
A complete guide to the rules of mad in tajweed: natural mad, every branch of derived mad, the harakat count for each type, examples, and common mistakes.
16 min read Quranic RecitationRules of Nun Sukun and Tanwin: A Complete Guide to Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab, Ikhfa
Master the rules of nun sukun and tanwin in full: the four rulings of izhar, idgham, iqlab, and ikhfa, with their letters, pronunciation, and Quranic examples.
11 min read Quranic RecitationQalqalah and How to Pronounce It: A Complete Reference
Master qalqalah in full: the five qalqalah letters, minor and major qalqalah, how to echo the sound, Quranic examples, and the most common mistakes.
11 min read Quranic RecitationMakharij al-Huruf: The 5 Main Regions and 17 Articulation Points
A complete guide to makharij al-huruf: the 5 main regions (cavity, throat, tongue, lips, nose) and the 17 articulation points of the Arabic letters.
14 min read Quranic RecitationSifat al-Huruf: A Complete Guide to Opposite and Non-Opposite Letter Characteristics in Tajweed
Master sifat al-huruf in full: opposite characteristics (hams, jahr, shiddah, isti'la) and non-opposite ones (qalqalah, safir), with clear examples.
12 min read Quranic RecitationWaqf and Ibtida: Types, Signs, and How to Apply Them in Quran Recitation
A complete guide to waqf and ibtida: the four types of waqf, the meaning of stopping signs in the mushaf, the rulings of ibtida, and common mistakes.
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