Tajweed Masterclass

I give this course a 5-star rating simply because it has been an amazing opportunity to study with a master of the recitation of the Qur’an. What I found most beneficial was the fact that it was a one to one class, therefore I was able to progress at my own pace. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to study the Qur’an because it’s delivered by an expert and is well structured.

Alhamdulilah, I have really benefited from the 1-1 learning, which has addressed areas I need to focus on. The sessions are well organised and I am able to schedule the time around my convenience at home.

An Excellent Course; I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to improve their Tajweed And pronunciation of the Holy Quran. Also, this is a great and rare opportunity to study with Shaykh Abdullah who is a great master of the Quran. Being a teacher myself and having studied tajweed before, Shaykh Abdullah pushed me to even better understand of tajweed and articulation.

I study with great teachers, who are masters of their subjects, not only are they great at reciting the Qur'an, but they are also experts at identifying and correcting our recitation, and are very accessible and easy going, make you feel very comfortable. The background staff, go unnoticed at times, however, they form the core of Essential Islam, and I have never had a bad experience with any of them, each one of them are good at their roles, and provide great assistance whenever and wherever the need arises, all of this on top of being great human beings. The course is very much accessible and easy to navigate, we are kept well up to date with everything, and it is a friendly atmosphere. I'd encourage people who wish to study the deen to study with us at Essential Islam, the multitude of courses offered have something for everyone. Furthermore, they will be met by great staff and teachers who not only teach to an impeccable standard, but also understand issues a student may go through, something which I feel is first on the priority list when looking for a teacher/institution.

Alhamdulilah I think it's been brilliant. I have learnt so much over the last 2 years. It's strange because most of it has been basic things, but it has made a huge difference to the way I recite. I have become a lot more confident when reading out loud in public. Due to Ustadh Hamza’s encouragement, it really has become natural for me to read in this manner. The classes have helped me gain more confidence when teaching Qur’an and Tajwid. I've had a lot of people complement my Quran reading over the past few months and have asked for details for the next course. They're eager to join insha'Allah. It was really frustrating in the early days when it took weeks/months to get a pass on a surah, but it has most definitely been worth it and I can see the fruits of it now. I'm glad the standard was set high and it wasn't compromised even if it took weeks/months for a student to pass! I'm grateful for all that has been made available for us from the comfort of our own homes. May Allah bless and reward all the teachers and admins that have made this course possible.

Alhamdulilah classes have been absolutely fantastic, I don't think you all realise how grateful I am to Essential Islam and Ustadh Hamza for delivering such a fantastic course. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would come this far in learning how to recite the Holy Qur'an with tajweed. I had previously taken lessons and had been disheartened with the lack of progress and inconsistencies with the lessons.

Alhamdulilah these lessons are always on time and regular which helps with learning progress. Ustadh is also fun yet serious when it comes to lessons...it's just the perfect balance.

Not only do I feel my tajweed alhamdulilah has improved but I also feel more confident. Never thought I'd be reciting out loud to myself never mind a whole live recorded class.

After several years of repeatedly studying beginner and intermediate level tajweed courses, I was so thrilled to finally come across an Advanced Level Tajweed Course. However, I was not sure how a few minutes a week spent in class would improve my recitation.

I am grateful to Shaykh Abd Allah and to the admin who encouraged me to continue my journey. Alhamdulillah the time did not matter as the results spoke for themselves.

I taught my children what I learnt and soon saw the barakah of those few minutes. They progressed rapidly in reading the Quran with fluency and wanted to join the class too. Alhamdulillah we are in the same class and truly humbled to learn from Shaykh Abd Allah. .

This course has transformed our lives by bringing us together as a family in our recitation of the Holy Quran, as intended. .

Sincere duas for Shaykh Abd Allah and all the admin team.

Alhamdulillah, I have tried studying tajweed in the past and found it difficult. When I came across this course, I thought it would be the same. How wrong was I! The course is really well structured and the team are very supportive and can be reached at any time. The materials and teaching methods will meet the demands of any lifestyle. Being on demand meant I could catch up on any lessons from anywhere, and having our weekly online sessions meant I got instant feedback from Ustadh Hamza. This course has been a blessing for me as I have found myself reconnect to the Quran in ways I could never have imagined. May Allah SWT reward the entire team for their efforts.

Joining the Tajweed Masterclass has been a life changer for me. Just after a few weeks, my Quran reading and Arabic reading improved greatly, which was noticed by other teachers. Ustadh Hamza is an awesome teacher, very knowledgeable and skilled in what he does. The course is run with great professionalism and well organised. The admins are always helpful and friendly. Alhamdulliah for such courses which help us to build a stronger connection with Allah subhan wa tala.

Signing up to the EI Beginners Tajweed course has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I was initially unsure I would have the time to commit to the course but the EI team facilitate everything for you to make it as easy as possible - from the online set-up to the high quality of the live/on-demand classes - the course is delivered at a manageable pace, making distance learning so much easier.

Ustadh Hamza is a brilliant teacher. He always provides prompt weekly individual homework feedback and and it is always so thorough, detailed and tailored to your individual weaknesses. Ustadh Hamza is always happy to assist further and has always responded to my specific queries regarding my recitations.

Thank you to the entire EI team for all their hard work behind the scenes delivering such an amazing course that we can all benefit from - all from the comfort of our own homes!

After 3 years of studying Tajweed with Essential Islam, in my opinion it's still easily the best out there. I'd strongly recommend them whatever level you're at. Essential Islam caters for students at all levels: from beginners with no prior knowledge to students proficient in the rules and theory, but looking to practice and perfect their recitation - they've got you covered.

Each class is excellently planned, structured and organised and delivered in a learner-centred way. Credit and gratitude are due to both the competent, professional and dedicated admin team and the extraordinary teachers. Not only are the teachers well qualified and experienced, but they nurture and grow your potential. If you're looking for somewhere to learn Qur'an online - this is it.

I look forward to signing up to my 4th year - God willing!

Before applying for the Tajweed Programme, I was unable to recite the Quran at all and I was need of a Quran teacher. I was not too sure how to go about to even begin finding one! Alhumdulilah one day I came across the Tajweed programme by Essential Islam and realised this would be perfect for me to relearn how to recite the Quran. The flexibility provided by Essential Islam is perfect and allows you to work at your own pace.

During the course, I found Ustadh Humzah to be a very good teacher. His teaching style makes every student comfortable and he treats every student individually working with them to improve them every single week. Ustadh is also available to ask any questions at any time.

Following my first year, I was able to complete the recitation of the Quran for the first time in 14 years! Alhumdulilah

Ustadh is also supportive and has been there for me in very challenging times both personally and during my time on the course

The Essential Islam Tajweed course has been an huge blessing and I pray it continues so others may benefit as I have

I started my journey with Essential Islam last September. With my initial goal to be able to read the Holy Qur’an with clear understanding of the rules and pronunciation.

I like, many others, had been educated by my local Imam through community run classes. Although I was very grateful for any knowledge that I had gained, I wanted to develop myself further.

It was very evident from my very first lesson that I had been instilled with habits that required a lot of work.

This is where I must commend Ustadha Shabeena for her patience and understanding towards me, as I embarked on a new challenge! The lesson were weekly with the compulsory element of homework mid-week.

I found this method of learning flexible, as I had time for the deadlines to adhere to, and if there were any issues, I knew I had Ustadha just a phone/message away. This gave my learning structure and routine, which is vital as you progress through this course.

On the Google classroom there are videos to support every lesson and I benefited hugely from these, as they have supported me to understand my learning, as well as becoming independent.

I know some people believe that face to face is the best option for them. But, with the evolving era that we live in and the advances of technology, I would urge you to try this method of learning, You get the expert knowledge of teachers, and as I studied under Ustadha Shabeena, she was able to guide me through the course.

I have really enjoyed my journey so far with Essential Islam. I have progressed so far with my reading. This is due to the excellent teaching that is delivered by them. If you think that you would like to improve/learn, then this is an incredible platform to gain expert knowledge from. I now look forward to continuing my journey with Essential Islam further.

I had always wanted to learn to recite the Quran with Tajweed but had no idea where to begin until my brother, whose children were enrolled in the children's course, mentioned that they also did adult courses, so I inquired and enrolled.

This consisted of 35 weeks of weekly online classes with weekly homework to submit, as well as feedback on recitation in class and homework. And you begin at the very beginning, with the pronunciation of the Arabic letters, progressing to Qaida and incorporating those learned methods into reciting the Juz Amma.

This has been a journey, and I am extremely proud of how far I've progressed because you can hear and see the difference for yourself. It hasn't always been easy, but it has required a lot of practise and patience.

I was in a sister-only class with the accomplished Ustada Shabeena, who has been nothing short of amazing, patient, and encouraging. She provided constructive feedback, which I found extremely beneficial to my development; without her methods and guidance, I would not have progressed as far as I did.

The on-demand videos were also very useful to me. These recordings are from Ustad Humza's class, and I discovered that listening to them provided me with tajweed-improvement tips. Furthermore, the videos that included the recitation of the Qaida and each Surah were extremely beneficial because both seeing and reciting them aided in classwork and homework.

Although reciting in front of a class can be intimidating at first, I discovered that taking classes online worked well for me and made me feel very comfortable. This was the best approach in my opinion because I could use and adapt any reading advice given to a student for my own recitation.

I just want to thank Ustad Humza, Ustada Shabeena, and Brother Naveed for sharing their knowledge with us and for their support. All of this has helped me improve my recitation of the Glorious Qur'an, and I am looking forward to moving on to the pre-intermediate class, inshallah