Department of Qur’ānic Recitation
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A Legacy of Accurate Recitation
The Department of Qur’ānic Recitation develops proficiency in tajwīd, precise pronunciation, and the principles of recitation, connecting students to the unbroken tradition of Qur’ānic transmission through qualified teachers.
A disciplined path to preserving the Qur’ān through correct recitation
and traditional oral transmission.
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Curriculum Focus
Areas of Study
Students engage with both the theory and practice of Qur’ānic recitation through structured study and guided instruction.
Tajwīd Theory & Application
Makhārij al-Ḥurūf (Points of Articulation)
Ṣifāt al-Ḥurūf (Characteristics of Letters)
Oral Transmission of the Qur’ān
Qur’ānic Recitation Practice
History of Qur’ānic Preservation
Qirāʾāt Studies (Modes of Recitation)
Foundations of Qur’ānic Sciences
Building Expertise
Academic Pathways
The department provides a structured pathway for developing recitation proficiency and understanding the sciences that support the preservation of the Qur’ān.
Students progress through:
Foundational Tajwīd & Classical Texts
Makhārij, Letter Characteristics & Pronunciation
Recitation Practice & Supervised Application
Qur’ānic Preservation, Transmission & Qur’ānic Sciences
Qirāʾāt & Advanced Recitation Traditions
The curriculum equips students to preserve, practice, and teach Qur’ānic recitation with accuracy and confidence.
Department Approach
Mastering the Science of Recitation
Students study the principles of tajwīd through classical texts, with particular
emphasis on practical application and recitation proficiency.
Classical & Advanced Studies
Students progress from foundational tajwīd to advanced recitation traditions through guided study of:
Al-Muqaddamah al-Jazariyyah
Applied tajwīd through supervised recitation
Logical reasoning within Islamic frameworks
Al-Shāṭibiyyah and Al-Budūr al-Ẓāhirah
Comparative recitation traditions
A Holistic Qur’ānic Education
Recitation is studied within the broader framework of Islamic scholarship, connecting:
Qur’ānic Recitation & Tajwīd
Arabic Language Studies
Tafsīr (Qur’ānic Exegesis)
Qur’ānic Sciences
Qur’ānic Sciences
Meaningful understanding and scholarly engagement
Faculty
Mawlana Arif Kamal
The department is guided by experienced instructors dedicated to preserving the tradition of Qur’ānic recitation and helping students develop excellence in both practice and understanding.
Chair, Department of Qur’ānic Recitation
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Why Study This Department?
Students benefit from:
Direct instruction in tajwīd and recitation
Study of classical texts in Qur’ānic recitation
Opportunities to explore Qirāʾāt traditions
Strong emphasis on oral transmission
Integration with Arabic, tafsīr, and Qur’ānic sciences
Structured progression from foundational to advanced study
A holistic approach to understanding and preserving the Qur’ān
Preparation for teaching, scholarship, and lifelong engagement with the Qur’ān
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