Tajweed Rules Syllabus

Granular syllabus for Tajweed basics: Noon/Meem Sakin, Madd, and other core rules for Noorani Level 2.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this component, the student should be able to:

  • Recognize and correctly apply Noon Sakin and Tanween rules (Izhar, Ikhfa, Idgham, Iqlab).
  • Apply Meem Sakin rules (Ikhfa Shafawi, Idgham Shafawi, Izhar Shafawi) in recitation.
  • Read Quranic words with correct Madd lengths (2, 4, and 6 counts as taught).
  • Maintain clear Makharij and Sifaat when applying these rules in Juz Amma.

Syllabus Structure (Units 1–4)

The Tajweed syllabus is integrated with Nazira practice and is taught practically using examples from Juz Amma and other short surahs.

Unit 1: Revision of Makharij & Basic Rules

Brief review of letter articulation points and key characteristics introduced in Noorani Qaida.

  • Quick review of throat, tongue, lips, and nasal letters.
  • Correction of common mistakes (e.g., mixing ص/س, ق/ك, ظ/ذ).
  • Short drill sessions using selected words before entering detailed rules.
  • Mastery: student can recite example words with clear Makharij when prompted.

Unit 2: Noon Sakin & Tanween Rules

Understanding when Noon Sakin/Tanween is shown, merged, hidden, or changed.

  • Izhar: clear Noon sound before throat letters (ء، ه، ع، ح، غ، خ).
  • Ikhfa: hidden Noon sound with Ghunna before 15 letters (practice with examples from Juz Amma).
  • Idgham: merging Noon into following letter (with/without Ghunna groups).
  • Iqlab: changing Noon sound to Meem before ب, using classic examples (e.g., أَنْبِئْهُمْ).
  • Mastery: student applies each rule correctly when teacher points to ayat containing it.

Unit 3: Meem Sakin Rules

Rules specific to Meem with sukoon in words and between words.

  • Ikhfa Shafawi: light hiding of Meem before ب with Ghunna (e.g., تَرْمِيهِمْ بِحِجَارَةٍ).
  • Idgham Shafawi: merging Meem into Meem (e.g., لَكُمْ مَا).
  • Izhar Shafawi: clear Meem in all other cases.
  • Practice through selected lines from surahs like Al‑Fil, Al‑Humazah, and others.
  • Mastery: student consistently produces correct lip closure and Ghunna where needed.

Unit 4: Madd Rules (Basic)

Applying simple elongations (Madd) commonly found in Juz Amma surahs.

  • Review of natural Madd (2 counts) on ا، و، ي after matching vowels.
  • Introduction to Madd Munfasil and Muttasil using age‑appropriate examples.
  • Practice counting beats softly with fingers while reciting.
  • Mastery: student can hold Madd for correct length as teacher demonstrates.

Recommended Daily Time Allocation

For the Tajweed rules block (around 30–40 minutes) in Noorani Level 2:

  • 5–10 minutes: revision of previously taught rules with quick examples.
  • 10–15 minutes: explanation and board examples of the current rule.
  • 10–15 minutes: practical application in Nazira – students read ayat containing the rule.
  • 2–3 minutes: summary and asking students to identify rule locations in their Mushaf.