This course explores the famous poem Al-Jazariyyah by the renowned scholar Ibn al-Jazari (Rahimahullah), a foundational text in the science of Tajweed. Grasping the rules of Quranic recitation is essential for every Muslim, and this text provides an unparalleled guide to mastering proper pronunciation, articulation, and recitation.
What Students Will Learn:
• Introduction to Al-Jazariyyah: The significance of the poem and its author’s contribution to Tajweed.
• Makharij al-Huruf: The articulation points of Arabic letters.
• Sifat al-Huruf: The characteristics and qualities of letters.
• Tajweed Rules: Essential rules for proper recitation of the Quran.
• Precautions in Recitation: Common mistakes to avoid.
• Special Chapters:
• Detailed study of the letter Raa and its specific rules.
• Rules concerning the letter Laam.
• Understanding Isti’la, Itbaaq, and other phonetic principles.
• Comprehensive discussion on Idghaam and its types.
Instructor:
Shaykh Sharif Zain Ali
Shaykh Sharif Zain Ali is originally from Somalia, famous for its love for the Qur’an, and it is here he obtained a BA in Shari’ah from Mogadishu University. Shaykh Sharif completed his memorisation of Qur’ān at the age of 15. He continued his Qur’an studies in the UK, obtaining an Ijazah in Hafs ‘an ‘Asim from Sheikh Shoieb. The Shaykh continued his Qur’an studies, graduating with Ijazah in the Ten Minor Qira’at from Sheikh Shoieb in 2018. Shaykh Sharif has been leading Tarawih for more than 15 years in South London. He is also currently an Imam at Ibn Taymiyyah Masjid (Brixton) and head of the Qur’an Department at Madinah College.