Assignments

Lesson 3 Assignment (4 marks each) Mushaf Search: Open any page of the Quran. Find and highlight 5 instances of Noon Sakinah and 5 of Meem Sakinah. Ghunnah Timing: Record yourself reciting a phrase with Idgham (merging) and ensure the nasal sound lasts exactly for 2 beats. Iqlab Diagram: Draw the transition of the ‘Noon’ turning into a ‘Meem’ when it meets a ‘Ba’. Izhar Checklist: List the 6 letters that cause Izhar (clarity) for the Noon Sakinah. Lip Control: Record yourself reciting a verse with Izhar Shafawi, ensuring your lips close and open sharply without any humming.

Lesson 2 Assignment (4 marks each) Classification Table: Create a table listing the 7 Heavy (Istila) letters and the remaining Soft letters. The Qalqalah Recording: Record yourself pronouncing the five Qalqalah letters with a Sukun (e.g., Ab, Aq, Ad). Heavy/Light Contrast: Record yourself reciting the word “Allah” preceded by a Fatha (Heavy) and preceded by a Kasra (Light). Hams Test: Hold a tissue in front of your mouth and pronounce the letter ‘Ka’ (with Sukun). The tissue should move. Submit a video or photo of this. Sifaat Mapping: Choose one verse and mark every “Heavy” letter you find.

Lesson 1 Assignment (4 marks each) Rule Identification: Take the first three verses of Surah Al-Mulk and circle every instance where you see a small mark that isn’t a basic vowel (e.g., a Saddah or a Madd wave). Definition Synthesis: In your own words, explain the difference between a letter’s “Right” and its “Due.” Historical Reflection: Briefly research and write 100 words on why the science of Tajweed was formally codified. Audio Comparison: Listen to a professional reciter and a beginner. List three specific “structural” differences you hear (e.g., “The professional holds certain sounds longer”). Discipline Log: Set a 10-minute timer and recite any Surah with 100% focus on only one rule (like the Makhraj of the throat letters). Report your findings.

Lesson 3 Assignment (4 marks each) The Stretching Drill: Select 5 three-letter words from the Quran. Record yourself pronouncing them “stretched” (3 seconds per word) ensuring the sound never breaks between letters. Harakat Consistency Check: Record a line of text containing only short vowels. Use a metronome at 60 BPM and ensure every vowel hits exactly on the beat. Visual Pre-loading Exercise: Use a pointer to follow a line of text. Move the pointer to the next word while you are still reciting the current word. Submit a video of this practice. Word-Level Identification: Find 3 words in the Quran where a “Heavy” letter is immediately followed by a “Light” letter. Practice the transition 10 times and describe the tongue movement. Reflective Log: Identify a specific word in Surah Al-Fatiha where you usually “stumble” or “break” the flow. Explain why (e.g., “the transition from ‘Ain to ‘Lam’ is difficult”).

Lesson 2 Assignment (4 marks each) Throat Charting: Draw or label a diagram showing the three levels of the throat (Top, Middle, Bottom) and assign the correct letters to each. The ‘Dad’ Challenge: Record yourself attempting the letter Dad (ض) five times with a Sukun. Makhraj Journal: Choose 5 letters and describe exactly what your tongue or lips are doing to create the sound. Accent Detection: Listen to a recording of yourself and identify one letter where you sound “English” or “Urdu” rather than “Arabic.” Isolation Drill: Record the letters ح , ع , and خ in succession, three times each.

Assignments (20 Marks Total) Baseline Audio Recording (4 Marks): Record Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-Ikhlas. Upload the file to the student portal. Weakness Self-Audit (4 Marks): Listen to your recording and list three specific letters where you feel your sound is “muffled” or “unclear.” Definition Essay (4 Marks): Write 150 words explaining why precision in recitation is considered an act of “Adab” (etiquette) towards the Creator. Goal Mapping (4 Marks): List three personal goals you want to achieve by the end of Level 2.1 (e.g., “Stop stuttering on heavy letters”). Transcription Exercise (4 Marks): Listen to a professional reciter (e.g., Al-Husary) and note three places where his timing differs from yours.

Assignment Title: The Elite Tilawah Portfolio & Recitation Capstone Overview This is the final requirement for your certification. You will transition from a student to a practitioner by submitting a professional digital portfolio of your recitation, followed by a high-quality capstone video presentation. Part 1: The Recitation Portfolio (5 Technical Tasks) Students must submit five separate audio/video recordings, each showcasing a specific mastery pillar: The Foundation Set: A recording of five short surahs focusing on perfect Makharij (articulation points). The Fluency Challenge: A continuous 5-minute recitation demonstrating seamless breath management and Tarteel pace. The Melodic Map: Reciting the same verses in two different Maqamat (melodic modes) to show technical versatility. The Technical Drill: Reciting the most complex verses of the curriculum with zero errors in Tajweed. The Personal Favorite: A “signature” recitation where you combine technical accuracy with your unique emotional voice. Part 2: The Final Capstone Presentation The pinnacle of the program: Task: Record a high-definition video of a significant portion of the text (e.g., a full page or a complete long surah). Standards: This must be your best possible work, meeting “Elite” standards for clarity, rhythm, and soulfulness. Purpose: This video serves as your “graduation” piece and will be the centerpiece of your digital recitation profile. Submission & Grading Criteria Your work will be evaluated by an instructor based on a professional 4-Pillar Rubric: Criteria Weight What We Look For Accuracy 40% Zero slips in Tajweed, Makharij, and Sifat. Fluency 30% Steady rhythm, confident flow, and perfect breath control. Aesthetics 20% Proper application of Maqamat and emotional resonance. Confidence 10% Professional delivery and adherence to recitation etiquette (Adab).

Assignments: Recitation Portfolio (5 Tasks) To fulfill the requirements for the portfolio, students must complete the following five tasks: The Foundation Set: Record 5 short surahs focused strictly on Makharij (articulation). The Fluency Challenge: Record a 5-minute continuous recitation demonstrating perfect breath management. The Melodic Map: A recording where the student applies two different melodic modes to the same set of verses to show versatility. The Technical Drill: A curated list of the most difficult verses in the curriculum, recited with zero errors. The Personal Favorite: A recording of the student’s “signature” surah, where they feel they best express their unique voice and mastery.

Assignments (5 Tasks – 4 Marks Each) Maqam Identification: Listen to three clips of different Qaris and identify which Maqam (e.g., Bayat, Hijaz) they are using. Emotional Mapping: Choose a verse of Paradise and a verse of Hell. Recite them using different tones (e.g., Nahawand for Paradise, Hijaz for Warning). Bayat Foundation: Record yourself reciting the Fatiha in the basic Bayat scale. Mood Shift: Record a transition where you start in one Maqam and shift to another as the subject of the verse changes. Scale Practice: Practice the “ascending and descending” notes of the Nahawand scale.

Assignments (5 Tasks – 4 Marks Each) Diaphragm Drill: Practice “Belly Breathing” for 5 minutes daily. Document your progress in holding a single note for longer durations. The Long Verse Challenge: Find the longest verse in the Quran (Ayat al-Dayn, 2:282). Record yourself reciting as much of it as possible in one breath. Vocal Warm-up: Record a set of “Humming” exercises designed to resonate in the mask of the face. Modulation Test: Recite a verse twice—once in a high register and once in a low register. Note which feels more comfortable. Breath Economy: Recite a passage and mark exactly where you must breathe. Practice reducing the number of breaths by 1.