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AL MADINA INSITTUTE TAJWEED COURSE Level one Detailed & Children Classes ‘Those to whom We have given the Book recite it with its true recital. They [are the ones who] believe in it. And whoever disbelieves in it – it is they who are the losers.’ [Al-Baqarah - Verse 121] Allaah Almighty addressed His Messenger Muhammad in the Quran, Saying "…And recite the Quran with measured recitation." [Quran 73:4] www.almadina-institute.co.uk AL MADINA INSITTUTE TAJWEED COURSE Level one Detailed ‘Those to whom We have given the Book recite it with its true recital. They [are the ones who] believe in it. And whoever disbelieves in it – it is they who are the losers.’ [Al-Baqarah - Verse 121] The ‘true recital’ of the Quran means to recite it with Tarteel. Ali bin Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) said regarding the meaning of Tarteel: ‘At tarteelu hua tajweed ul hurroofi wa ma’rifatul wuqoofi.’ Tarteel is the Tajweed of letters and the awareness/knowledge of where to stop. Learning Objectives • How to accurately read and pronounce the Arabic alphabet/letters • How to identify and apply the Points of Articulation (Makhaarij al-Huroof) • How to identify the different Arabic vowels and how they are utilised • How to recognise and identify letter joining & structure • The basic of Rules of Tajweed and its application Progression: Upon completing this level, you will be able to recite the Qa’idah whilst applying the basic rules of Tajweed. At the end of this course your level of Tajweed will make you comfortable and confident to move onto the next level Intermediate or higher Tajweed & Qiraa'ah. The Al Madina teaching approach involves the following: •Highlighting & focussing on areas of improvement. •Teaching of the Qa’idah/Qur'aan through student engagement, interaction & repetition. •Small class size to ensure individual attention & full focus from teacher. •Written feedback every few days highlighting areas of improvement & achievement. •Consistently maintaining high quality and standard of teaching through teacher observations. •Teachers maintain a goal focussed positive attitude to empower students to attain success. •An emphasis on a friendly yet professional learning environment. AL MADINA INSITTUTE TAJWEED COURSE Program Duration: 18 weeks (including exam and award giving) Full calendar is attached or available on request. You can also find it on the website. Course Requirements: • Exclusive Beginners tajweed book available to buy from Al Madina Institute. • Notepad and Pen - Taking notes is essential. You can buy the Al-Madina Bag but not compulsory. Course Pre-requisites: This course requires no pre-requisites, although having prior knowledge of the Arabic Alphabet is an advantage. You will be given an initial assessment to establish your level, after which you will be allocated a class. Note: please be informed that when assessing a student who has completed the Qura’an , we have found that they are still a beginner. Time Commitment Per Week: Group Classes (8 – 10 students maximum) Class time: 2 hours per week Revision time: 2 hours Term Begins: Please look at the Calendar or contact the admin. Private One-to-One Classes also available: Fee: £20.00 an hour maximum 2 students. Class time: 2 hours: 1 hour sessions, 1 day a week, for as long as required. Homework: You will be required to carry out a minimum of 2 hours a week of revision in order to progress with success. You may also be given practical work to do throughout the week. AL MADINA INSITTUTE TAJWEED COURSE Assessments (Weekly & Termly): Weekly: Each week you will be assessed on the content taught in the previous week, this includes both practical and theoretical elements. Results will be analysed and future lessons will focus on strengthening your areas of improvement. Termly: You will be assessed at the end of the program, this will comprise of both practical and theoretical assessment, passing (above 80%) the termly assessment ensures that you will progress to the next level. Above 50% will allow you to proceed to next Level foundation/Intermidiate. Those students who fail level 1 are obliged to repeat that level again. Below 50% is fail. Certificates: Upon completion, all courses will be certified by Al Madina Institute. Course Fees: Group classes: Starting from around £2.50 per hour (£5 per session of two hours) Private tuition: £20 per hour Enrolment: You can enrol in person by coming to our address or online via the website: www.almadina-institute.co.uk or email [email protected] Class Requirements: Students are required to have their own stationary, notebook and a folder. Pease do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries. Allaah Almighty addressed His Messenger Muhammad in the Quran, Saying "…And recite the Quran with measured recitation." [Quran 73:4] AL MADINA INSITTUTE TAJWEED COURSE Children Arabic (Tajweed) and Islamic Studies: We also have weekend classes for the children from 4 and above. We are working towards opening for weekdays due to the huge demand and frequent requests from the brother and sisters. We need your support and duas. For the children we have a set syllabus for Tajweed and the important knowledge of Islam. We teach History, Fiqh, Aqidah, Hadith and other important subjects. You can have a look at the syllabus booklet by contacting us. We have waiting list so you might need to put in an application after interview/admission test of the kids previous knowledge. Please note: Any of the details in this booklet might be changed by the Al-Madina management if required without prior notice. You need to contact you teacher/admin/management for details. Pease do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries. Allaah Almighty addressed His Messenger Muhammad in the Quran, Saying "…And recite the Quran with measured recitation." [Quran 73:4] Imaam Muhammad Ibn Al-Jazari who was a great Quran and Hadeeth scholar of the 9th Hijri century, stated in his famous poem: "And applying Tajweed is an issue of absolute necessity, Whoever doesn't apply Tajweed to the Quran, then a sinner is he." ‘Those to whom We have given the Book recite it with its true recital. They [are the ones who] believe in it. And whoever disbelieves in it – it is they who are the losers.’ [Al-Baqarah - Verse 121] The ‘true recital’ of the Quran means to recite it with Tarteel. Ali bin Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) said regarding the meaning of Tarteel: ‘At tarteelu hua tajweed ul hurroofi wa ma’rifatul wuqoofi.’ Tarteel is the Tajweed of letters and the awareness/knowledge of where to stop. Realise that reciting the Quran is an act of worship. For every letter you recite, you get 10 good deeds. But there are rules that have to be followed. Can you read 3 raka’at in Fajr prayer instead of 2? Can you leave out reciting Surah Fatiha? Can you do 3 sujood instead of 2? No. Just how prayer Allah has its musts (qiyam, sujood, rukoo’, etc.), so does reciting the Quran. Allah give us the understanding and tawfiq (ability) to act upon the Holy Qur’an...aameen END OF BOOKLET T1LD Full details of all the courses are available in specific booklets for the course you require. .
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