Tajwiid is an Arabic word for elocution, meaning proper pronunciation during recitation, as well as recitation at a moderate speed. It is a set of rules, which govern how the Qur'an should be read. It is derived from the trilateral root j-w-d, meaning to make well, make better, or improve. It is required by fard. There are altogether 14 recognised schools of Tajwiid with seven being the most popular.
In defining Tajwiid, the following terms must be understood: Tajwiid, ‘ilmu ’t-Tajwiid and Tajwiidu ’l-Qur’an.
Tajwiid is from the verb 'jawwada' which literally means to decorate, make better or to perfect.Tajwiid therefore literally means betterment, decoration or perfection of an act. Technically, it means the pronunciation of every letter of the Qur'an from its point of articulation with its attributes.
‘llmu ’t-Tajwiid (the art of Tajwiid) is the science dealing with the rules and regulations governing the recitation of the Qur'an the application of which makes the correct recitation of the Qur'an possible.
In defining Tajwiid, the following terms must be understood: Tajwiid, ‘ilmu ’t-Tajwiid and Tajwiidu ’l-Qur’an.
Tajwiid is from the verb 'jawwada' which literally means to decorate, make better or to perfect.Tajwiid therefore literally means betterment, decoration or perfection of an act. Technically, it means the pronunciation of every letter of the Qur'an from its point of articulation with its attributes.
‘llmu ’t-Tajwiid (the art of Tajwiid) is the science dealing with the rules and regulations governing the recitation of the Qur'an the application of which makes the correct recitation of the Qur'an possible.