TAJWEED (PROPER QUR’ANIC RECITATION) AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE: • Tajweed was defined as the articulation of each Arabic sound correctly and distinctly and the pronunciation of each consonant, vowel, word, and sentence according to the standard of Arabic spoken by the Prophet’s generation. • Tajweed formed the basic science of Arabic phonetics, outlining the correct method of pronunciation for the letters of the Arabic alphabet, individual words, and sentences. • Recite in natural voice and avoid excessive embellishments. • Recitation is only a means, a vehicle by which one may absorb the message so as to implement whatever the message entails. • Recitation is, generally speaking, superior to mere reading with the eyes because it also involves the organ of speech and sense of hearing, all of which serve to reinforce the message when recitation is done consciously and not ritualistically.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:00:00 +0000