Basic Tajweed
Understand and apply the principal Tajweed rules in practical recitation: makharij, sifaat, noon and meem sakinah, ghunnah, qalqalah, madd, raa and laam.
35% theory · 65% practical
- For: Readers who want to recite the Quran correctly with Tajweed; Students who have completed Nazra Quran
- Duration3 months
- Modules4 modules
- Learning modeOnline, in Pakistan and abroad
- EligibilityFrom age 8, able to read from the Mushaf (Nazra)
- AssessmentSurah-based oral examination
- Next batchEnrolling now: group classes by age or 1-to-1

Show monthly fee
| Class | Fee | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group class (1 hour) | 10,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 |
| 1-to-1 (30 minutes) | 20,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 |
Foundation discount for every student: 50% for male and 60% for female students.
Course Outline
- 4 modules
- 4 hands-on tasks
1Part 1: Foundations of Tajweed4 topics
Topics
- Introduction to Tajweed
- Importance of correct recitation
- Makharij al-Huroof
- Sifaat al-Huroof
You Will Be Able To
- Pronounce each letter from its makhraj with its sifaat
Hands-on
- Recite letters and words to the teacher, makhraj by makhraj
2Part 2: Noon Sakinah and Tanween5 topics
Topics
- Noon Sakinah and Tanween
- Izhar
- Idgham
- Iqlab
- Ikhfa
You Will Be Able To
- Apply Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab and Ikhfa while reciting
Hands-on
- Find and recite examples of each rule in the Quran
3Part 3: Meem Sakinah, Ghunnah and Qalqalah6 topics
Topics
- Meem Sakinah
- Ikhfa Shafawi
- Idgham Shafawi
- Izhar Shafawi
- Ghunnah
- Qalqalah
You Will Be Able To
- Apply the rules of meem sakinah, ghunnah and qalqalah
Hands-on
- Recite assigned passages with errors tagged to the rule
4Part 4: Madd, Raa, Laam and Practical Recitation8 topics
Topics
- Rules of Madd
- Madd Asli
- Introductory Madd Far'i categories
- Rules of Raa
- Rules of Laam
- Noon and Meem Mushaddad
- Practical application
- Surah-based oral examination
You Will Be Able To
- Explain the core rules and apply them in recitation of a Surah
Hands-on
- Recite a full Surah with Tajweed in the oral examination
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Readers who want to recite the Quran correctly with Tajweed
- Students who have completed Nazra Quran
Eligibility
- Able to read from the Mushaf (Nazra level)
- A phone, tablet or computer with a stable internet connection, in Pakistan or abroad
Your Path Through This Course
- LearnLearn: the teacher explains and recites each topic
- PracticePractise: you recite, and every mistake is corrected straight away
- ProveProve: your teacher marks each topic competent before you move on
- PreparePrepare: revision and homework between classes
- ProgressProgress: a teacher-approved final assessment and your next course
How You're Assessed
A practical teacher assessment is required: your teacher checks each rule in your recitation, and the course ends with a Surah-based oral examination.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Final assessmentAfter all 4 modules, for your certificate
About This Course
A 3-month online Basic Tajweed course for students aged 8 and over who can read from the Mushaf. It covers makharij and sifaat, the rules of noon and meem sakinah, ghunnah, qalqalah, madd, raa and laam, ending with a Surah-based oral examination.
4 live online classes a week: 1 hour in a group class, 30 minutes 1-to-1. From age 8; children aged 5–7 complete Nazra first.
| Ages 8–10 | About 3 months |
|---|---|
| Ages 11–14 | About 3 months |
| Ages 15–18 | About 3 months |
| Ages 18+ | About 3 months |
Your teacher tags each recitation mistake to the Tajweed rule it breaks, so you can see which rules still need work. Tajweed is marked by your teacher, never by software alone.
Questions
What will I learn in the Basic Tajweed course?
The principal Tajweed rules and how to apply them: makharij and sifaat of the letters, the rules of noon sakinah and tanween, meem sakinah, ghunnah, qalqalah, madd, raa and laam. Every rule is practised in your own recitation and corrected by your teacher.
How is Tajweed assessed in this course?
By your teacher, in practice. Mistakes are tagged to the rule they break and checked again until corrected. The course ends with a Surah-based oral examination. ZEF does not use speech-recognition software to decide your Tajweed level.
Questions Before You Enrol?
Leave your details and a counsellor will call or WhatsApp you to answer your questions and check this course fits your goals.