Tajweed
Noon Sakinah and Tanween Rules: Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab and Ikhfa with Examples
Learn the 4 Tajweed rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween (Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab and Ikhfa) with their letters, Quran examples, a memory trick and a practice surah.
Quran · Tajweed
Online Tajweed Course for Kids and Adults
Recite the Quran as it was revealed. Learn each rule of Tajweed and practise it on real verses with a teacher who listens to every word.
Quick answer
Tajweed is the set of rules for pronouncing every letter of the Quran correctly. Our online Tajweed course covers Makharij (points of articulation), Sifaat (letter qualities), the rules of Noon Sakinah and Tanween, Meem Sakinah, Madd, Qalqalah and Waqf. Each rule is practised verse by verse in live one-to-one classes, for children and adults.
Key facts
- Level
- Students who can already read the Quran
- Topics
- Makharij, Sifaat, Noon/Meem Sakinah, Madd, Qalqalah, Waqf
- Method
- Short theory, then practice on real verses
- Format
- Live one to one, online worldwide or in person in Rawalpindi
- For
- Children and adults
What will you learn in the Tajweed course?
| Topic | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Makharij | Where each letter is pronounced from: throat, tongue, lips and nose |
| Sifaat | Letter qualities such as heavy and light letters (tafkheem and tarqeeq) |
| Noon Sakinah and Tanween | Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab and Ikhfa |
| Meem Sakinah | Ikhfa Shafawi, Idgham Shafawi and Izhar Shafawi |
| Ghunnah | The nasal sound and how long to hold it |
| Madd | The types of lengthening and their counts |
| Qalqalah | The echoing letters ق ط ب ج د |
| Waqf | Where and how to stop and start |
For a worked example, read our guide to Noon Sakinah and Tanween rules with examples.
Why learn Tajweed with a teacher?
Tajweed is a skill of the ear and tongue. Rules learned from a book are easy to misapply, and some pronunciation mistakes can change the meaning of a word. A teacher hears the small errors you cannot hear yourself and corrects them before they become habits.
How is the course taught?
- Each rule is explained simply, with examples shown on screen.
- The student finds and recites examples of the rule in the Quran.
- Earlier rules are revised regularly so nothing is forgotten.
- Children learn with shorter lessons and lots of repetition; adults can go deeper into the theory.
Frequently asked questions
Can I learn Tajweed online?
Yes. Live one-to-one video classes work well for Tajweed because the teacher can hear and correct every sound in real time.
How long does it take to learn Tajweed?
The main rules can be learned in a few months of regular classes. Applying them perfectly in recitation takes continued practice.
Is Tajweed compulsory?
Scholars agree that reciting the Quran without mistakes that change the meaning is required. Learning Tajweed is how a reader protects the meaning and recites beautifully.
Last updated 8 November 2026 · Reviewed by Muhammad Tasneem Yousaf, founder of Hidaya Scholars Academy
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