Ijazah Certification

Course Duration and Learning Plan

This prestigious 18-month program provides intensive training and supervision to perfect Quranic recitation and obtain authentic Ijazah certification with connected Sanad.

• Duration: 18 months with intensive one-on-one supervision from certified Mashayikh
• Weekly Study Hours: 8–10 hours including recitation sessions, revision, and spiritual mentorship
• Mode of Study: Traditional oral transmission (Sama' wa 'Ard) with certified Qurra' holding authentic Sanad

Program Modules

Learning Objectives

By the end of this prestigious program, students will have achieved the following objectives:

• Attain complete mastery in Tajweed and recitation accuracy with beautiful voice
• Develop a deep understanding of the transmission process and etiquette of Ijazah
• Memorize and apply the principles of Riwayah and Qira'at with scholarly precision
• Establish a spiritual and scholarly connection through the authentic chain of narration
• Qualify for teaching Quran with an authentic Ijazah certificate to future generations

Methodology of Instruction

Our teaching approach follows the traditional methods of Quranic transmission preserved through centuries:

• One-on-one recitation sessions with certified Mashayikh holding authentic Sanad
• Oral transmission following the traditional Sama' wa 'Ard (listening and presenting) method
• Continuous assessment, correction, and personalized feedback for every recitation
• Spiritual mentorship emphasizing humility, sincerity, and Adab al-Qurra' (etiquette of reciters)

Assessment and Evaluation

Students are evaluated through practical recitation exams, memorization consistency tests, and adherence to spiritual etiquette. The final assessment is a complete Quran recitation (Khatmah) in the presence of the supervising Shaykh with verification of the Sanad.

Course Outcomes and Achievements

Upon successful completion of this noble program, graduates will:

• Receive an Ijazah with a connected chain (Sanad Mutasil) reaching the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• Demonstrate complete mastery in Quran recitation, Tajweed, and spiritual etiquette
• Be qualified to teach and transmit the Quran to others with authentic authorization
• Join the noble chain of Quranic preservation and transmission across generations

Recommended Texts and References

• Al-Jazariyyah – Imam Ibn al-Jazari (foundational text in Tajweed)
• Tuhfat al-Atfal – Imam Sulayman al-Jamzuri (basic Tajweed principles)
• Nashr al-Qira'at al-'Ashr – Imam Ibn al-Jazari (ten Qira'at studies)
• Manahil al-'Irfan – al-Zarqani (sciences of the Quran)
• Oral traditions and teacher notes from certified Qurra' with authentic Sanad