A Brief Introduction to Tajweed

by Umm Muhammad

The general linguistic meaning of Tajweed is "excellence and precision." In specific Islamic terminology it is defined "the recitation of the Qur'an as it was revealed to Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him)," or more specifically, "giving every letter its right," i.e. observing its correct pronunciation and special qualities, as well as proper length, appropriate assimilation, etc. Learning Tajweed is particularly difficult for nonArabic speakers or new Muslims. However, this book, by Um Muhammad, gives a brief but thorough explanation of the rules of Qur'anic recitation. She also includes a simple diagram of the mouth and throat to illustrate where the sounds of Arabic letters originate. This is a must for anyone studying or memorizing the Qur'an.

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Published January 1, 1997

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Umm Muhammad

Umm Muhammad, Aminah Assami was born in southern California in 1940 and embraced Islam in 1974 in Syria after completing intensive Arabic language courses. In 1981 she moved to Saudi Arabia, and has taught classes in tafseer and basic fiqh at the Islamic Cultural Center in Jeddah since 1991. She has authored and/or revised more than 80 Islamic books in English, mostly for Dar Abul-Qasim. Her precise translation skills and effective writing style has gained her an impressive reputation appreciated by a dedicated reading audience. Some of her bestselling titles are The Global Messenger, Realities of Faith, The Path to Prayer, The Marriage Procedure in Islam, The Forty Hadith of al-Iman an-Nawawi (in which each hadith is accompanied by explanatory notes), and From the Guidance of Surah Ya Seen.

Reviews

[Allen Butler-Struben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating look into a beautiful and unique language.