Tajweed - A Gift for the Children (Tuhfatul Atfaal)

Tuhfatul Atfaal is a celebrated classical poem by Imām Sulaymān al-Jamzūrī that introduces students to the foundational rules of Tajwīd. Aimed at beginners, this comprehensive course breaks down the poetic verses line by line, enabling students to understand and apply essential rules of Quranic pronunciation such as Noon Sakinah, Meem Sakinah, and rules of Madd in a structured and traditional format.

Taught by Shaykh Sharif Zain, the course focuses on guiding students to improve their recitation and connect deeply with the words of Allah through correct pronunciation.

Students will learn:

• The context and significance of Tuhfatul Atfaal in Tajweed studies

• The correct pronunciation of Arabic letters from their articulation points (Makharij)

• Rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween including Idgham, Iqlab, Ikhfa, and Ithhar

• Rules of Meem Sakinah and the different types of Madd (elongation)

• How to practically apply these rules during Qur’an recitation

• A deeper connection with the Qur’an through correct and beautiful recitation

An ideal course for anyone seeking to improve their recitation and master the essentials of Tajweed through a classical text.