The Diploma in Qira’ah ‘Asharah Sughra will provide students the theory base knowledge and recitation practice to recite in variant ways in which Prophet Muhammed peace and blessings be upon him (s) recited the Quran. The program is taught in-person, with a qualified female instructor through whom students will connect their learning to Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings upon him. Each course will include text based instruction, Qur’anic recitation, and assignment/oral presentation. Through this program students will revive female scholarship in Quranic sciences and the great sunnah of the Prophet (s). The preservation of the Qira’aat is fardh kifaayah. This diploma intends to take on the noble task of preserving different recitals of the Quran and be recipients of the hadith “the noblest of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it to others.” Through this diploma students are able to appreciate the sacred tradition of Qur’anic transmission, traditional modes of learning, and the breadth and depth of the sciences of Quranic recitation. Students will strengthen their relationship with the Quran, build a community amongst women connected to the Quran, and God willing, be inspired to be future teachers in their communities. All course instruction, materials, and resources are in English

Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of this program the students will be able to

• Practice and revive a sunnah of qira’at
• Read Quran in variant readings
• Know the the principles of qira’ah and its application
• Study 4-5 texts on subject of qira’ah
• Review 2 texts on science of qira’ah
• Demonstrate appreciation and love for the process and people through whom this science has been transmitted
• Demonstrate trust and confidence in the process of ijazah and isnad
• Demonstrate aspiration to grow with their knowledge through personal learning, and teaching others.
• Be comfortable in projecting voice, and sharing one’s recitation
• Practice voice, rhythm, and pace variations with selected passages of the Quran

Courses Topics

Complete reading of qira’ah ‘Asharah Sughraa in all three methods of jama’, al-Fawa’id al-Muhibbiyah (Usul al-Qira’ah) Hirz-ul-Amani wa Wajhu-al-tihani (Shatbiyyah), Matn al-Durrah al-Mudhiyyah of Imam al-Jazari, History of the Quranic text.