Online Tajweed Classes

OnlineQuran24 teaches Quran Tajweed in live online classes, 1-on-1 with a male or female teacher, for adults and kids anywhere in the world. Each 30-minute class explains one rule, drills it on real verses and corrects your recitation letter by letter.

• 1-on-1 live Tajweed classes on video call
• 30 minutes per class, 2 to 5 classes a week
• Male & female teachers to choose from
• 24/7 class times for every time zone
• 3 days free trial before you pay

What are online Tajweed classes?

Online Tajweed classes are live lessons in which a teacher trains you to pronounce every Arabic letter of the Quran from its correct point of articulation and to apply the recitation rules that govern sounds, pauses and lengthening. The word Tajweed comes from the Arabic root meaning “to make excellent”, and in Quran study it means giving each letter its rights and its due.

At OnlineQuran24 the class happens on a video call between one student and one teacher. The teacher hears every sound you make, stops you at the exact letter that needs correction and models the correct sound again. This matters because many Tajweed errors are a single letter or a fraction of a beat long.

Who is this Tajweed course for?

The Tajweed course is for anyone who can already read Arabic letters joined into words and now wants to recite the Quran correctly. Students who cannot yet read the letters start with our Noorani Qaida course and move into Tajweed once they read joined words without spelling them out.

Tajweed classes for adults

Many adults learned to read the Quran as children without learning the rules, and they now notice they merge similar letters or shorten the long vowels. Adult classes start from a diagnosis of these existing habits and rebuild them rule by rule. Sisters can choose a female teacher and learn in a women-only class; details are on our page about online Quran classes for ladies.

Tajweed classes for kids

Children learn the same rules with shorter explanations, more repetition and frequent short revision of earlier rules. Parents may sit in on any class to hear what the teacher corrects and to repeat the practice at home. Families looking for a full program for children can read about our online Quran classes for kids.

New Muslims and non-Arabic speakers

Reverts and students whose first language is English, Urdu or another non-Arabic language learn the sounds that do not exist in their own language first, such as the throat letters and the heavy letters.

Which Tajweed rules will you learn?

The course covers the core Tajweed rules in a fixed order, from how each letter is produced to how and where you stop. Each rule is taught with its definition, its letters and verses where it occurs, and then practiced until you apply it without prompting.

1. Makharij al-Huruf. Makharij are the articulation points of the Arabic letters. Scholars group them into five areas: the empty space of the mouth and throat (al-Jawf), the throat (al-Halq), the tongue (al-Lisan), the lips (ash-Shafatan) and the nasal passage (al-Khayshum). You learn where every letter starts and how to separate close pairs such as ح and ه, or س and ص.
2. Sifat al-Huruf. Sifat are the characteristics of a letter, such as whispering (Hams), voicing (Jahr), heaviness (Isti’la) and lightness (Istifal). Two letters can share a Makhraj and differ only in Sifat, which is why this module follows Makharij.
3. Heavy and light letters (Tafkheem and Tarqeeq). You learn the seven letters that are always heavy, and the conditions that make the letters ر and the ل in the name of Allah heavy or light.
4. Noon Sakinah and Tanween. A Noon with Sukoon or a Tanween follows four rules depending on the next letter: Izhar (clear pronunciation before the six throat letters), Idgham (merging into the letters ي ر م ل و ن), Iqlab (changing to a Meem sound before ب) and Ikhfa (a concealed, nasal pronunciation before the remaining fifteen letters).
5. Meem Sakinah. A Meem with Sukoon follows three rules: Ikhfa Shafawi before ب, Idgham Shafawi (Mithlayn) before another م, and Izhar Shafawi before every other letter.
6. Ghunnah and Shaddah. Ghunnah is the nasal sound held for two counts on a Noon or Meem with Shaddah and in the merging and concealing rules above.
7. Qalqalah. Qalqalah is the slight echo or bounce on the letters ق ط ب ج د when they carry a Sukoon. The echo is stronger when you stop on the letter at the end of a verse.
8. Madd. Madd is the lengthening of a long vowel. The natural Madd lasts two counts; the connected Madd (Muttasil) and the separated Madd (Munfasil) are lengthened further when a Hamzah follows; the necessary Madd (Lazim) lasts six counts.
9. Waqf and Ibtida. Waqf is stopping on a word and Ibtida is starting again. You learn the stop signs printed in the Mushaf, how a word’s ending changes when you stop on it, and where a stop would change the meaning of a verse.

Students also learn the correct opening of recitation with Ta’awwuz and Basmalah; our article on the meaning of Ta’awwuz explains this first step in more depth.

Why Tajweed matters: clear and hidden mistakes

Tajweed matters because some recitation mistakes change the meaning of a word, and others reduce the accuracy of recitation without changing meaning. Scholars of Tajweed call the first type Lahn Jali (a clear mistake) and the second type Lahn Khafi (a hidden mistake).

How a 30-minute online Tajweed class works

Every Tajweed class follows the same four-part structure, so you always know what comes next and each rule moves from explanation to independent recitation.

• Minutes 1–5: revision. You recite a short passage that uses the rules from earlier classes, and the teacher notes any rule you have slipped on.
• Minutes 6–12: the new rule. The teacher defines one rule, names its letters and recites examples while you watch the mouth position on camera.
• Minutes 13–25: guided drilling. You recite words, then full verses that contain the rule; the teacher stops you at each error and you repeat until the sound is correct.
• Minutes 26–30: practice task. The teacher assigns a short passage to practice before the next class and points out the two or three sounds to focus on.

How the 3-day free trial places you at the right level

The 3-day free trial is a placement period: you take three real Tajweed classes with a teacher before you choose a plan or pay anything. The first class is a listening assessment, in which you recite a short passage and the teacher records which letters and rules need work.

1. Message us on WhatsApp with the student’s age, current reading level, time zone and preferred teacher (male or female).
2. We confirm a class time that suits your time zone; classes run 24/7.
3. Day 1: the teacher assesses your recitation and identifies your starting rule.
4. Days 2 and 3: you take normal Tajweed lessons at that level.
5. You choose a monthly plan, or stop with no charge.

If the assessment shows that letter recognition needs work first, the teacher recommends starting with the Noorani Qaida course instead. If you already apply most rules and mainly need fluency, the teacher recommends our Quran recitation course.

How progress in Tajweed is measured

Progress in the Tajweed course is measured by rule, not by time spent. A rule counts as complete when you apply it correctly in fresh verses without the teacher prompting you.

• The teacher keeps a list of the rules taught and marks each one as introduced, practicing or mastered.
• Every revision segment tests older rules, so a mastered rule that slips goes back on the practice list.
• Parents of younger students can ask the teacher for an update on the current rule and the sounds to practice at home.

How much do online Tajweed classes cost?

Online Tajweed classes cost $40–$88 a month (£28–£60 or C$52–C$115), depending on how many 30-minute classes you take each week. Plans are billed monthly, you choose the days and times, and you pick a plan only after the 3-day free trial.

More classes a week means more drilling time per rule and faster correction of habits; fewer classes suit students who practice the set passage daily. Compare every plan and currency on our Quran class fees page.

Tajweed classes: frequently asked questions

Do I need to read Arabic before joining Tajweed classes?

Yes, you need to read Arabic letters joined into words. If you cannot read them yet, start with the Noorani Qaida course, which teaches the letters, vowels and joining, and then move into Tajweed.

Can I choose a female Tajweed teacher?

Yes. OnlineQuran24 has male and female teachers, and you choose when you book. Girls and sisters can learn with a female teacher only.

How long does it take to learn Tajweed online?

The time depends on your starting level, the number of classes per week and your practice between classes. The teacher tracks each rule as introduced, practicing or mastered, so you can see how much of the course remains at any point.

What time are the Tajweed classes?

Classes run 24/7, so you can book a time that fits your time zone, whether you live in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, the Middle East or Australia.

Are Tajweed classes suitable for kids?

Yes. Children learn the same Tajweed rules in 30-minute 1-on-1 classes with more repetition, and parents may sit in on any class.

What is the difference between the Tajweed course and the recitation course?

The Tajweed course teaches the rules of pronunciation one by one. The Quran recitation course builds fluent, steady reading of the Mushaf once you know the rules, and corrects habitual mistakes over longer passages.

How much do online Tajweed classes cost?

Fees start at $40 a month for 2 classes a week (8 classes of 30 minutes) and go up to $88 a month for 5 classes a week. The first 3 days are a free trial.

Related courses and pages

• Noorani Qaida course for beginners
• Online Quran recitation course
• Online Hifz course
• Choose a male or female Quran teacher
• All online Quran courses