This mind map provides an overview of the different tajwid topics with the aim to:

• Encourage readers to see the bigger picture of the important areas of tajwid by making use of key words.
• Help readers to understand the inter-relationships between the various subject matters in a topic.
• Provide an attractive, fun and enjoyable format of learning tajwid, which could be remembered easily.
• Summarise information relating to tajwid knowledge efficiently.

This book on the art of the recitation of the Holy Qur’an is easy to follow with its simple yet detailed presentation of subjects. It is accessible for beginners who have had little exposure to Tajwid. It does not require any knowledge of Arabic grammar or understanding of the Arabic language. It provides both the young and adult English speaking Muslims with the best organization and presentation of the art of Tajwid. The Art of the Recitation of the Qur’an can be used for self-study or with the guidance of a teacher at Islamic schools and colleges as well as theology faculties. This book is primarily intended for the English speaking audience. The explanations in this work are augmented by figures, charts, tables, and examples for full and easy comprehension by English speaking Muslims. Readers will also find a Glossary of Arabic and Phonetic terms extremely helpful in learning the rules of Tajwid.

Learning to read the Qur’an properly is one of the many obligatory duties of a Muslim. Recitation gets better and more beautiful as one continues to read the Qur’an, meticulously following the rules and techniques Qur’anic recitation (tajweed).

If you want to learn the art of Qur’anic recitation in the most beautiful and sublime manner, then this is the book for you. Al-Qaaidah Al Quraaniyyah is a good book to learn tajweed easily with lessons, extensive notes, and exercises for the English-speaking students.