Rules of Madd in Qira’at Qalun
A student learning Qalun for the first time made a classic …
Chains of Transmission (Isnad) in Qur’anic Recitation
A student once received her ijazah in the qira’ah of Hafs …
Tajweed Rules Specific to Qalun
A student of Qalun ‘an Nafi’ made a common mistake in …
The Differences Between Qalun and Hafs
A scholar who knew the Qur’an in Hafs sat with a …
The Differences Between Qalun and Warsh
A student was studying Nafi’s qira’ah seriously for the first time. …
Learning Qira’at Qalun: A Guide to the Second Riwayah of Nafi’
Most Muslims who know about Warsh don’t know about Qalun. They …
The Difference Between Qira’ah, Riwayah, and Tariq
A student once interrupted his teacher mid-lecture. “Ustadh,” he said, “you …
Learning Qira’at for Adults
The first time I heard a reciter use something other than …
The Ten Canonical Qira’at
You’ve heard the Qur’an recited in a way that sounds different …
How Qira’at Enrich Qur’anic Interpretation
A scholar sits with a verse in Surah Al-Fatiha. He’s read …
The Seven Ahruf Explained
A companion of the Prophet once heard another companion reciting a …
The Definition of Qira’at in Islamic Studies
You’re listening to Qur’an recitations online. You find two reciters reciting …
