Tajweed / Tajwid

Literal Meaning:

The word Tajweed is derived from the root word: jeem wao and daal i.e jawwada youjawwidu Tajweed. It is just like the word Hassana from the root Ha Seen and Noun i.e Hassana Youhassinu Tehseen – to beautify.

Terminology Meaning:

To read each and every letter beautifully i.e by giving its due rights. Rights of the letters includes:

• origin point of the letter i.e Makhraj
• qualities of the letter i.e Sifaat

Origin point always remains the same for a letter while certain qualities may vary with the changing situation of a letter.

Taking care of the letter’s right in all situations is an actual Tajweed Recital.

Wa Allahu A’alum

Say, [O Muhammad],

“It has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened and said, ‘Indeed, we have heard an amazing Qur’an.

Al-Jinn:1