TAJWEED IN DEPTH

TUHFATUL ATFAAL - تحفة الأطفال (A Poem About Tajweed Rules)

Tuhfatul Atfaal is a poem by Imam Al-Jamzury for those who wish to learn tajweed (rules of Quranic recitation). It's shorter and easier than the more famous Al-Jazariyyah (also known as Mandhoomatul Muqaddimah).


Here is a link to a youtube playlist with videos of the poem being read/recited by different reciters. Feel free to choose the one that is most suitable to you.

For the text and for those who might be studying it and would like an English translation, here goes:

1. A Gift for Childen (Novices) - Translated by Brother Amr: This is on one sheet, and the meaning is also summarized on one page. (BEST OPTION) (2 Pages)

2. The Children's Bequest - Translated by Dr. Abu Zayd (Please note that there is an error in translation on page 4. It states "these precepts most perfect." Unfortunately, the author is referring to his teacher (who is mentioned in this line) as most perfect and not the precepts. Obviously, there is some issue of exaggeration here.) (12 Pages)

3. A Gift for the Children - Translated by Sister Ahlaam. (16 Pages)

Baraka Allah feena wa feekum




Matn Al-Jazariyyah - منظومة المقدمة (Advanced Tajweed Poem)

This is a more advanced tajweed poem that describes the tajweed rules in more detail than the Tuhfatul Atfaal poem. This poem is known as Matn Al-Jazariyyah, and is also known as Mandhuumatul Muqaddimah.

This playlist includes videos of the poem being recited. And below are files you can download (PDF).


1. Matn Al-Jazariyyah - Arabic Only Text (Old Text) (32 Pages)

2. Matn Al-Jazariyyah - Arabic Only (Fancy Text) (12 Pages)

3. Matn Al-Jazariyyah - Arabic Only (Explanation-Old Text) (128 Pages)

4. Matn Al-Jazariyyah - Arabic and English (Simple Text) (31 Pages)

5. Muqaddimatul Al-Jazariyyah - Arabic and English (Detailed Explanation) (216 Pages)




*Extra resource in the science of Tajweed: Tajweed Rules Explained in Depth - Reach The Goals Via Tajweed Rules by Sis. Maha Rashed. This resource is a good summary and in well written English. (49 Pages)


Qur'an Memorization/Review Charts

These are colorful charts for kids to fill in as they please. You can use it for motivating/rewarding young ones to finish their hifdh in shaa Allah.

Click to download/print (PDF).


**As with all of these resources, care has been taken to ensure their quality. If you find any errors other than those identified above, please send an email to us at tajweedindepth@gmail.com so that we may make attempts to correct them. We are all human and we are all prone to error. Make dua'a for those who have tried to provide these to us that Allah accept their humble efforts. Jazakum Allah khairan.