Accelerated Tajwid Rules

Course Category: Tajwid 

Course Code: TAJ 203

Instructor: Anse Nawar Taleb-Agha

Course Dates: January 13 - April 28, 2024

Day: Saturdays

Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm CST

Daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting March 10.

Class times are subject to change during the month of Ramadan. There will be no class in the last 10 days of Ramadan.

Course Description: 

 An accelerated study of the science of tajwīd. In this course, students will gain an understanding of all tajwīd concepts (including points of articulation - makhārij - and letter attributes - ṣifāt, proper pronunciation of the Holy Quran) during weekly online sessions with the instructor. This course is a fast-paced review of tajwid rules for those who have mastered the practice of recitation and need to learn or relearn the theory. Students will also join a bi-weekly halaqa in which they will work with a recitation teacher.

Students will recite mudarasa style in small groups preparing about a juz’ per week starting from the beginning of the Qu’ran.

 

Recordings: 

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live.

Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until May 31, 2024.

Course Prerequisites: 

  • Students should be women above the age of 17.
  • TAJ 201 and TAJ 202*
  • TAJ 301*
  • ARL 121:Arabic Novice Middle or equivalent 

*starred items may be waived through an oral assessment

Placement: New students in the Ribaat Tajwīd Program should complete an assessment with a tajwīd assessor. Based on that, they will receive a recommendation on the best course to start with. To arrange an appointment, kindly email tajwid.assess@rabata.org, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible inshallah.


Course Requirements: 

Students are expected to attend the online lectures, complete recitation assessment, submit a midterm and a final exam.

This is an online course so students will need:

  • Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance. 
  • Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation. 
  • To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Text: Excellence in the Science of Tajwīd by Ghada Salahi al-Asbahi

    Students are responsible for ordering their textbooks before the start of class. Ribaat textbooks are available to enrolled students at a discounted rate through Rabata Bookshop. Once enrolled, students will have access to the discount code through the course forum.

    Registration:

    Registration Fee: Non-refundable, non-transferable

    • $150.00 (not including the cost of the course materials)
    • $20.00 late registration fee on January 5th (if seats are available)
    • Registration closes on January 15th (if seats are available)
    • Auditing is not available for this course

    Registration Options: 

    Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies. Then choose one of the registration options below.

     Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org