✦ Advanced Sanad & Ijazah Program
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Learn the Ten Qira’at Course

Embark on the ultimate journey of Quranic mastery. Study the 10 authentic Mutawatir recitations directly from certified Al-Azhar scholars and gain connected Sanad (chain of transmission) leading back to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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Program Highlights

  • Coverage of both Shatibiyyah (10 Minor) and Tayyibah (10 Major) routes.
  • Detailed comparative study of Usul (rules) and Farsh (word variations).
  • Personalized oral examination & Ijazah authorization upon completion.
  • Flexible schedule tailored to your timezone and personal pace.
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Preserving the Divine Variations of Quranic Recitation

The Qira’at refer to the various authentic linguistic and phonetic methods of reciting the Holy Quran transmitted through unbroken chains of narration. Each Qira’at possesses unique rules of pronunciation, elongation, and vocal pauses.

Our specialized Ten Qirat course is meticulously designed for students who have already perfected basic Tajweed and memorized portions (or the entirety) of the Quran, allowing them to master all 10 canonical schools.

Mutawatir Transmissions

Learn recitations verified by continuous, unbroken chains of reliable scholars.

Usul & Farsh Rules

Understand systematically how grammatical and dialectal variations operate.

Authentic Sanad

Receive an official Ijazah certificate linked back to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Interactive Phonetics

Refine delicate vocal nuances with top Al-Azhar trained Quraa.

The Ten Authentic Recitations Covered

Each Qira’at is named after the master Imam of recitation and features two primary narrators (Rawis).

Qira’ah 01 قِرَاءَةُ نَافِعٍ المدني

Nafi’ al-Madani

The primary recitation of Medina. Renowned for its melodic fluidity and widely practiced across North and West Africa.

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Qalun  |  2. Warsh
Qira’ah 02 قِرَاءَةُ ابْنِ كَثِيرٍ المكي

Ibn Kathir al-Makki

The recitation of Mecca. Features distinct rules for pronoun extensions (Silah) and soft consonant transitions.

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Al-Bazzi  |  2. Qunbul
Qira’ah 03 قِرَاءَةُ أَبِي عَمْرٍو البصري

Abu ‘Amr al-Basri

The recitation of Basra. Famous for major merging (Idgham Kabir) and Imalah (vowel leaning) techniques.

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Duri  |  2. Susi
Qira’ah 04 قِرَاءَةُ ابْنِ عَامِرٍ الشامي

Ibn ‘Amir al-Shami

The recitation of Levant/Syria. Preserves unique classical Arabic grammatical structures and vocal elongation.

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Hisham  |  2. Ibn Dhakwan
Qira’ah 05 قِرَاءَةُ عَاصِمٍ الكوفي

‘Asim al-Kufi

The most widely recited Qira’ah globally today. Includes Hafs, which is the international standard recitation.

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Shu’bah  |  2. Hafs
Qira’ah 06 قِرَاءَةُ حَمْزَةَ الكوفي

Hamzah al-Kufi

Known for distinct pauses on Hamzah (Sakt) and pronounced Imalah. Requires rigorous breath control.

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Khalaf  |  2. Khallad
Qira’ah 07 قِرَاءَةُ الْكِسَائِيِّ الكوفي

Al-Kisa’i al-Kufi

Deeply rooted in Arabic grammar. Features detailed rules for terminal vowel soft inclinations and pauses.

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Abu al-Harith  |  2. Al-Duri
Qira’ah 08 قِرَاءَةُ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ المدني

Abu Ja’far al-Madani

The second Medinan school. Characterized by unique nasalization rules (Ikhfa) and silent pauses (Sakt).

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Ibn Wardan  |  2. Ibn Jammaz
Qira’ah 09 قِرَاءَةُ يَعْقُوبَ الحضرمي

Ya’qub al-Hadrami

The recitation of Basra’s scholars. Renowned for precise pronoun pronunciations and distinct stopping points.

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Ruways  |  2. Ruh
Qira’ah 10 قِرَاءَةُ خَلَفٍ الْعَاشِرِ

Khalaf al-Bazzar

The tenth canonical school. Combines elements of Kufan recitations with distinct phonetic nuances.

Transmitted by Narrators (Rawis): 1. Ishaq  |  2. Idris

Structured Path to Ijazah

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1. Usul & Matn Study

Study classic texts like Matn Ash-Shatibiyyah or Durrah to memorize and comprehend the foundational rules of each reader.

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2. Practical Recitation

Recite verse-by-verse to your Sheikh, applying both single Qira’ah (Ifrad) and combined recitations (Jam’).

3. Ijazah Authorization

Pass the final full Quran recitation examination to earn an authenticated Sanad certificate with your teacher’s seal.

Everything You Need to Know

Students should have a strong command of Tajweed rules and fluent Quranic reading. Memorization of the entire Quran (or significant portions) is recommended if pursuing a full Sanad Ijazah.
Yes! You can choose to study a single Qira’ah (Single Mode / Ifrad) or study all Ten Qira’at comprehensively (Combined Mode / Jam’).
Qira’at Ashara Sughra (10 Minor) is based on the Shatibiyyah and Durrah poems, while Qira’at Ashara Kubra (10 Major) is based on Tayyibah An-Nashr, which includes more sub-routes (Turuq).

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