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ACADEMIC PATHS & CURRICULUM

Traditional Mastery & Modern Pedagogies

﴿اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ﴾
Surah Al-Alaq [96:1]

Customized private 1-on-1 pathways designed to build strong Islamic identity, classical Arabic literacy, and theological depth.

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Consolidation, Mémorisation & Ijaza with Isnad

Saint Quranic Sciences & Academic Tajweed

A comprehensive academic track designed to refine letter pronunciation, correct common mistakes, and study theoretical and practical rules of Tajweed, culminating in receiving an authorized Ijaza with Isnad back to the Prophet ﷺ from graduate scholars of Al-Azhar.

The 4 Developmental Levels

01

Preparatory Level: Articulation Points & Correction

Focusing on the correct extraction of each Arabic letter (Makhraj), letters' attributes, and the rules of the seven vowels.

02

Intermediate Level: Applied Tajweed Rulings

Theoretical and practical study of the rules of Noon and Meem Sakinah, Mudood (prolongations), and the rules of stopping and starting.

03

Advanced Level: Systematic Memorization & Hifdh

Memorizing the Quran according to a customized timetable tailored to the student's memory capacity, with structured revision loops.

04

Ijaza & Connected Chain of Transmission (Isnad)

Reciting the entire Quran from memory with absolute precision and mastery before a certified Sheikh to receive the authorized Ijaza.

Detailed Courses & Study Programs

Quran & Tajweed under Isnad
Quranic Path

Quran & Tajweed under Isnad

The Ultimate Foundation

Master Quran recitation and memorization under connected chains (Isnad) using theoretical rules and practical application of Tajweed.

Duration40 Hrs
Syllabus2 Recitations
LevelCore
Ten Mutawatir Recitations (Qira'at)
Quranic Path

Ten Mutawatir Recitations (Qira'at)

Isnad & Advanced Récital Variations

Study the rules of the ten mutawatir recitations from the Shatibiyyah and Durrah pathways, with practical compilation (Jam') methods.

Duration60 Hrs
SyllabusShatibiyyah & Durrah
LevelAdvanced+
Matn al-Shatibiyyah & al-Durrah
Quranic Path

Matn al-Shatibiyyah & al-Durrah

Advanced Qira'at Systems

In-depth study of the Shatibiyyah and Durrah poems to master the systems and rules of the 7 and 10 recitations in practice.

Duration50 Hrs
SyllabusShatibiyyah
LevelAdvanced
Quranic Orthography & Writing Rules
Quranic Path

Quranic Orthography & Writing Rules

Uthmanic Script & Vocalization

A comprehensive study of the orthography of the Uthmanic codex, historical vocalization, and its relation to oral transmission.

Duration30 Hrs
SyllabusRasm al-Mus-haf
LevelCore
Quranic Sciences & Tafsir Principles
Quranic Path

Quranic Sciences & Tafsir Principles

Hermeneutics & Context of Revelation

Study of the reasons for revelation, Meccan vs Medinan chapters, abrogation, compilation history, and classical exegesis methods.

Duration40 Hrs
SyllabusSciences of Quran
LevelCore
The Science of Waqf & Ibtida (Pauses)
Quranic Path

The Science of Waqf & Ibtida (Pauses)

Preserving Meaning in Recitation

Master the rules of pauses and starts during recitation to maintain grammatical and theological structures of the verses.

Duration24 Hrs
SyllabusRules of Waqf
LevelAdvanced

Prescribed Classical Textbooks

Tuhfat al-Atfal in Tajweed rules

By Imam Sulayman al-Jamzouri

A popular and concise poetry manual summarizing the fundamental rules of Tajweed.

Al-Muqaddimah al-Jazariyyah

By Imam Muhammad bin al-Jazari

The most authoritative classical poem on Tajweed and articulation points for advanced students.

The Holy Quran narrated by Hafs from 'Asim

By Way of Shatibiyyah

The study and practical application of the most widely accepted recitation method and its structural details.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Pronounce all Arabic letters from their exact points of articulation without errors.
Spontaneously apply Tajweed rules during recitation without artificial effort.
Memorize select portions of the Quran with solid connection and speed.
Understand the conditions of Ijaza and the historical chains of recitation.

Specialized Scholars & Faculty Board

Sheikh Ahmad Mahmoud Al-AzhariAzhari

Head of Recitation & Multi-Qira'at Instructor

Specializes in precise oral recitation correction and Isnad certification for both Arab and non-Arab students for over 15 years.

Sheikha Fatima Al-ZahraAzhari

Qira'at Instructor for Women and Children

Known for her patient, child-friendly teaching approach to consolidate memorization and correct Tajweed.

Academic & Curricular FAQs

Everything you need to know about class structures, textbooks, and assessment procedures.

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