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Classical Tajweed Poem

Tajweed Ijazah in Matn Al-Jazariyyah: Theoretical Mastery

Master the definitive classical 107-line poetic treatise on Quranic phonetics composed by Imam Ibn al-Jazari. Memorize, analyze, and receive an authentic oral Ijazah with continuous Sanad connecting your scholarship to the great master himself.

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107 Metrical CoupletsContinuous Isnad to Ibn al-JazariTheoretical & Applied TajweedFormal Written Sanad
ุงู„ูŽู‘ุฐููŠู†ูŽ ุขุชูŽูŠู’ู†ูŽุงู‡ูู…ู ุงู„ู’ูƒูุชูŽุงุจูŽ ูŠูŽุชู’ู„ููˆู†ูŽู‡ู ุญูŽู‚ูŽู‘ ุชูู„ูŽุงูˆูŽุชูู‡ู ุฃููˆู„ูŽูฐุฆููƒูŽ ูŠูุคู’ู…ูู†ููˆู†ูŽ ุจูู‡ู "Those to whom We have given the Book recite it with its true recital. They are the ones who believe in it." Surah Al-Baqarah [2:121]
Didactic Poetry Ijazah

Attaining the Highest Authority in Tajweed: The Matn al-Jazariyyah Ijazah

For over six centuries, Al-Muqaddimah al-Jazariyyah (composed by the undisputed master of Quranic sciences, Imam Shams al-Din Muhammad ibn al-Jazari, d. 833 AH) has stood as the gold standard instructional poem for advanced Tajweed theory. Comprising 107 elegant rhyming verses, this monumental text encapsulates every essential rule of Quranic recitation: precise anatomical articulation points (Makharij), phonetic characteristics (Sifaat), stopping and starting (Waqf wa Ibtida), and the orthography of the Uthmani Mushaf. Our Tajweed Ijazah in Matn Al-Jazariyyah offers rigorous, line-by-line scholarly immersion.

Under the direct 1-on-1 mentorship of certified Al-Azhar scholars holding authentic chains of transmission (Asanid) in the poem, students analyze the linguistic commentary, memorize the Arabic verses, and apply every rule to live recitation. Upon demonstrating complete oral memorization and theoretical understanding, students are awarded a formal, signed Ijazah with a continuous chain reaching Imam Ibn al-Jazari.

Core Educational Outcomes

  • Complete memorization and grammatical analysis of all 107 classical poetic verses of Al-Jazariyyah.
  • Master in-depth anatomical science of Makharij, intrinsic Sifaat, and conditional phonetic rules.
  • Understand classical rules of stopping, starting, and the joined/separated words of the Uthmani script.
  • Earn a prestigious formal Ijazah with continuous Sanad Muttasil to Imam Ibn al-Jazari.
Academic Requirements

Metrical Poetic Memorization Requirements, Prerequisites & Textual Copies

Instruction Format1-on-1 Advanced Classical Seminary Mentorship via Digital Classroom
Target AudienceQuran Teachers, Advanced Students, Imams, and Aspiring Qiraat Specialists
PrerequisitesFluent Quran recitation with practical applied Tajweed and basic Arabic reading
Primary ReferenceAl-Muqaddimah al-Jazariyyah with commentaries by Ibn al-Nazim and Al-Qari
Faculty QualificationsAl-Azhar University Professors Holding Sanad in the Ten Canonical Recitations
Certification AwardedOfficial Signed Ijazah in Matn Al-Jazariyyah with Continuous Chain (Sanad)
Complete Jazariyyah Syllabus

The 107 Verses Explored: Makharij, Sifat, Waqf, Ibtida & Rare Script Rules

A rigorous seminary-level certification in Imam Ibn al-Jazari's timeless metrical poem, culminating in a live oral defense and an attested Sanad Muttasil.

Module 01

Prologue and the 17 Articulation Points (Makharij al-Huroof)

Deconstructing the opening verses and the precise anatomical origins of all 29 Arabic consonants.

  • Analysis of lines 1 to 8: author's preamble, divine intent, and the obligation of Tajweed
  • The five major anatomical areas: Al-Jawf (oral cavity), Al-Halq (throat), and Al-Lisan (tongue)
  • Deep tongue articulations: Qaf, Kaf, and the complex lateral edge mechanics of Dad and Lam
  • Dental and labial consonants: Thaa, Dhal, Zaa, Fa, Ba, Meem, and the nasal cavity (Khayshoom)
Module 02

Phonetic Characteristics of Letters (Sifaat al-Huroof)

Mastering intrinsic opposing and non-opposing characteristics that give each letter its distinct voice.

  • Opposing characteristics: Hams (whispering) vs Jahr, Shiddah (strength) vs Rikhwah and Tawassut
  • Isti'la (elevation/heaviness) vs Istifal, and Itbaq (compression) vs Infitah dynamics
  • Non-opposing characteristics: Safir (whistling), Qalqalah (echo), Leen (softness), and Inhiraf
  • Takreer (repetition avoidance of Ra), Tafash-shi (spreading of Sheen), and Istitฤlah (elongation of Dad)
Module 03

Applied Rules: Nunation, Madd Extensions, and Heavy/Light Letters

Rules governing Noon/Meem Sakinah, Raa and Lam states, and precise duration measures.

  • Rules of Tarqeeq (lightness) and Tafkheem (heaviness) applied to the letter Raa and the name of Allah
  • Noon Sakinah and Tanween: Izhar, Idgham (with and without Ghunnah), Iqlab, and Ikhfa
  • Rules of Meem Sakinah and Idgham of identical (Mithlayn) and close (Mutaqaribayn) letters
  • The hierarchy of Madd (prolongation): obligatory (Lazim), connected (Muttasil), and separated (Munfasil)
Module 04

Waqf wa Ibtida, Uthmani Script Orthography, and Oral Examination

Rules of stopping, starting, joined/separated words (Maqtoo wa Mawsool), and the final Ijazah recital.

  • Categories of Waqf: Tam (complete), Kafi (sufficient), Hasan (good), and Qabeeh (prohibited)
  • The 20 joined and separated word pairs in the Uthmani script (e.g., An-La vs Alla)
  • Feminine Taa written with open Taa (Maftoohah) versus closed Taa Marbootah in specific Surahs
  • Final oral recitation of the complete 107 lines from memory before the Sanad committee
Sanad-Certified Faculty

Grand Scholars of Tajweed Holding Unbroken Asanid to Imam Ibn al-Jazari

Our advanced Tajweed department is chaired by senior professors from Al-Azhar University's Department of Qiraat and traditional Islamic scholars holding the highest global chains of transmission in classical Tajweed texts. They bring decades of academic rigor and seminary mastery to each 1-on-1 lecture.

We have certified female scholars holding Asanid in Al-Jazariyyah available for sisters and female Quran instructors, fostering an atmosphere of scholarly excellence and shared academic devotion. Every nuance of classical commentary is unpacked in fluent, accessible English and Arabic.

Tajweed & Poetry Sanad Scholars

Tajweed & Poetry Sanad Scholars

Distinguished Qira'at professors with unbroken chains linking directly to Shams al-Din Muhammad ibn al-Jazari al-Shafi'i.

Seminary Academic Standards

Scholarly Authenticity, Lineage Attestation & Oral Defense Rigor

All Ijazah sessions are recorded in high-definition digital formats, providing students with permanent archival recordings of their teacher's exact phonetic pronunciations, poetic meter corrections, and textual explanations.

Academic Rigor and Classical Oral Examination Protocols

  • Private one-on-one classical seminary setting tailored to advanced scholarly analysis
  • High-resolution digital annotated copies of ancient Jazariyyah manuscripts and commentaries
  • Rigorous oral testing ensuring authentic mastery before any certificate or Sanad is conferred
  • Lifetime scholarly network access connecting graduates with global Qiraat researchers
Ijazah Study Tuition

Matn al-Jazariyyah Ijazah Tuition

Plan Weekly Frequency Monthly Classes Tuition Fee Action
Weekend Starter 2 Days / Week (Sat, Sun) 8 Classes (30 min each) $30 / Month Enroll Starter
Regular Academic RECOMMENDED 5 Days / Week (Mon to Fri) 20 Classes (30 min each) $40 / Month Enroll Regular
Family Intensive 5 Days / Week (Up to 3 Students) 40+ Classes Shared $70 / Month Enroll Family
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Jazariyyah Certification FAQs

Inquiries on Poetic Memorization and Continuous Asanid

What is the difference between Tuhfat al-Atfal and Matn Al-Jazariyyah?

Tuhfat al-Atfal is an introductory poem of 61 lines covering basic Noon Sakinah, Meem Sakinah, and Madd. Matn Al-Jazariyyah is a far more advanced, comprehensive 107-line treatise detailing anatomical Makharij, all Sifaat, Waqf, and Uthmani orthography.

Do I have to memorize all 107 lines of the poem to receive the Ijazah?

Yes. To earn the traditional Sanad Muttasil, you must be able to recite the entire poem accurately from memory in classical poetic meter and demonstrate understanding of its technical terminology.

How long does it take to complete the Jazariyyah course and earn the Ijazah?

Most advanced students complete the line-by-line explanation, memorization, and oral examination within 3 to 6 months depending on their weekly class frequency and study hours.

Can sisters earn an Ijazah in Al-Jazariyyah through Jamia Quran Academy?

Yes, absolutely. We have certified female scholars (Alimahs and Qariahs) holding authentic Sanad in Al-Jazariyyah who mentor sisters through to their formal graduation and Ijazah conferral.

How do I schedule my diagnostic trial session for the Jazariyyah course?

Click the Book Free Trial button or message our admissions coordinator on WhatsApp. We will match you with a senior Sanad holder for your initial assessment.

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