The general linguistic meaning of tajweed is "excellence and precision." In specific Islamic terminology it is defined as: "the recitation of the Qur’ān as it was revealed to Muḥammad, the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ)," or more specifically, "giving every letter its right," i.e., observing its correct pronunciation and special qualities, as well as proper length, appropriate assimilation, etc.,as in-shā-Allāh will be summarized in these pages. The more important Arabic terms have been included to familiarize them to the student.

The practical application of these rules during Qur’ān recitation, which is the ultimate aim of this study, cannot be mastered except by hearing and repeating, which necessitates oral examination by a teacher. The correct method of recitation is indeed a sunnah which has come down to us orally through an unbroken chain of qualified reciters going back to the Prophet himself (ﷺ)

Scholars have defined the Qur’ān as: "the words of Allāh revealed to Muḥammad (ﷺ), the recitation of which is a form of worship." This definition can be applied to no other book or
speech. And recitation, as all worship, requires correctness as far as possible.

An explanation in English is only an aid to those Muslims who are not yet familiar with the Arabic language, and as a supplement to that of an instructor. It follows the qiraa’ah (reading) of "Ḥafs taken from ‘Aaṣim (عاصم عن حفص ",(which is the one widely taught in most of the Muslim world today. If it should prove beneficial, then all praise is due to Allāh. We ask Him to forgive our shortcomings and accept our efforts. Ameen Ya Rabb-al A'alameen