This is a guide for studying tajweed. The student who uses this book is expected to have a basic grasp of Arabic before starting this course. The student should know all the Arabic letters and vowels and be able to read at an elementary level. This book is either for an English-speaking student studying the Qur'an in an Arabic environment, but needing explanation of the Arabic terms in English, or a student studying the explanations of tajweed in English, but learning the basic concepts in Arabic so they may integrate into the Arabic terms and definitions throughout the book, since the science of tajweed is an Arabic science.
This book explains the articulation points of the Arabic letters, the rules of noon saakinah, meem saakinah, and lam saakinah. It explains all of the different lengths (mudood), and how voweled, and non-voweled letters are formed. The qalaqah mechanism is explained in the last chapter. Terms are introduced in Arabic, and the translated into English. Explanations are done in English, but with integration of Arabic terms, as they are learned.
A student of the Qur'an cannot learn tajweed simply by studying this book. The learning of proper Qur'anic recitation can only be done by listening to a qualified Qur'an teacher recite, then reciting to them and receiving corrections from the teacher.

Part one consists of 9 chapters:

1. Introduction to Tajweed Manners When Reading the Qur'an
2. The Articulation Points of the Letters
3. The Noon Sakinah and Tanween Rules
4. The Meem Sakinah Rules
5. The Ghunnah
6. The Lam Sakinah Rules
   
7. The Lengths (Mudood)
   
8. How Letters are Formed
9. The Qalqalah Mechanism
   

For the first time in English, This exhaustive concordance of the Qur'an is based on the reputable translation of The Meaning of Qur'an by Abdullah Yusuf Ali published by Amana Publication. The Concordance categorizes every word of the Yusuf Ali translation of the Meaning of the Qur'an and thus greatly facilitates access and location of the translated verses.
• A must for every Muslim household, School and library
• A quick and easy reference source for those verses you know but can't remember where they are located
• Access every word from A to Z in every Ayah in a matter of minutes
• An aid to finding Arabic words by way of English translation
• A key resource for researchers.

Four Key concepts of the Qur'an elucidates these basic Qur'anic concepts “Ilah”, “Rabb”, “Ibadah” and Din in order to bring out fully the Islamic way of life, as distinct from other perspectives. This elaboration goes a long way in developing a sound understanding of the Qur'an. It also explains the man-God relationship in Islam, guiding Muslims on how to lead their lives in total surrender to Allah. Mawlana Sayyid Abul a La Mawdudi (1903-1979), one of the chief architects and leaders of the contemporary Islamic resurgence, was an outstanding Islamic thinker and writer of his time. He devoted his entire life to expounding the meaning and message of Islam, inviting individuals to renew their commitment to their Creator, and to organizing a movement to establish Islam fully. In this struggle, he had to pass through all kinds of suffering: between 1948 and 1967, lie was put behind bars on four occasions, spending a total of five years in different prisons of Pakistan; in 1953, he was also sentenced to death by a Martial Law Court for writing a 'seditious' pamphlet, this sentence later being commuted to life imprisonment. In 1941, he founded “Jama'at-e-Islami”, of which he remained Amir (Chief) until 1972 and which is one of the most prominent Islamic Movements of our day. He authored more than a hundred works on Islam, both scholarly and popular, and his writings have been translated into forty languages.

The goal of this book is not to interpret the chapters of the Holy Quran, as there already exist major books on interpretation such as Al Tabari or Ibn Katheer. The purpose of this book is to address a situation that I noticed occurs every Ramadan. Many Muslims from all over the world attempt to read the Holy Book, from start to finish, before the auspicious month ends. This is a good and noble deed with great reward. However, I have noticed that many Muslims are simply reading the Holy Quran mechanically without giving a thought to the meanings within each surah or even recognizing the purpose in which it was gifted to mankind. This especially holds true with our Muslim youth. I feel that they are honestly trying, but the meaning proves elusive to them.

It saddens me to have come across Muslims who, deep down, do not understand the Holy Quran or mistakenly believe that they do not have to understand it. I felt compelled to act and offer this humble work to bridge the gap of understanding between our Muslim youth and the Holy Quran. This book convinces the reader of a correlation between every single surah in the Holy Book. It goes on to demonstrate that each surah has a specific subject and purpose. And within each surah, the verses are connected in such a wondrous way that the human heart is moved and understanding is achieved. In this way, the reader begins to love the Holy Quran and faith is increased.

It also drives home the message that the Holy Quran is the direct word of Allah, The Wise, and that had it come from another source there would have been much discrepancy therein. Each surah fulfills a purpose and is named appropriately, such as Al-Baqara or Al Imran. Subsequently, the surahs that come before and after each other are also interconnected since the order of the chapters of the Holy Quran were an inspiration from Allah. Understanding each surah, and its placement in the Holy Quran, helps our youth to understand Allah’s intention and what our Lord expects from us. Even if each verse or individual word is not perfectly understood, understanding the purpose of the surah will assist in understanding the Holy Quran.

This book is very useful in providing the basic principles in understanding the Holy Quran. It serves as a guide to the preservers of the Holy Quran and those interested in the science of interpretation.

I have utilized the following methods:

1. Determine the purpose of each surah.
2. Present the verses, which confirm this purpose.
3. Show the relation between the name of each surah and its purpose.
4. Indicate a relationship between the surahs situated before and after each surah.
5. Choose select verses for commentary.

The purpose of this book is to serve as a tool to help our Muslim youth understand and reflect upon the verses of the Holy Quran, as well as draw correlations between the various surahs.

The Holy Qur'an is a religious scripture held sacred by over a billion people around the globe. Its message is considered timeless, even as it was revealed at a definite time in history. Countless scholars have studied and explained the meaning and the message of this book for many generations, and in many cases their understandings were shaped by the cultural and political forces around them. For the first time ever, the Qur'an has been translated and explained from the perspective of an American Muslim scholar. Yahiya Emerick, drawing upon the best in the classical Muslim tradition including such luminaries as Ibn Kathir, Zamakhshari, al-Ghazali, Ibn Taymiyyah, Razi and others, has crafted a thoroughly updated work emphasizing the historical and cultural background of the man who first taught this message - Muhammad, the son of 'Abdullah, peace be upon him. This translation and commentary provides a complete array of resources to help the reader understand the context in which the revelations were revealed. This in turn allows everyday readers to "step back in time" and "experience" the message along with those who heard it for the first time. Different points of view on interpretation and application are discussed and given equal respect, while all background information on the many nations and peoples that are mentioned are fully explored. This truly is a tafseer for our time. "Truly, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and in the alternation of night and day are signs for people who think deeply. They remember God while standing, sitting or lying down on their sides, and they contemplate the creation of the heavens and earth, (saying), "Our Lord! You didn't create all of this for nothing!"