Ijāzah in Tajwīd

The purpose of the course is to learn the recitation of the Qur’ān following the approach of the classical Qur’ānic scholars.

About this course

Times: September – August (Weekly)
Saturdays 11am-1pm MST (12-2pm EST)

In this course students will learn the classical approach to the recitation of the Qur’ān. Along with recitation, students will cover the classical text of Al-khāqāniyyah as the primary text and eventually cover the rules of recitation as written and taught by other classical scholars (such as al-dāni, Makkī b. abī Tālib, al-Shātibi and others).

In the past Critical Loyalty used to focus on the traditional approach to Ijāzah however after realizing that the objective is to recite and approach the Qur’ān like the Prophet (SAW), we changed our approach. The theory and philosophy of teaching Tajwīd taught at Critical Loyalty is not taught anywhere else in the world. Our objective is to do justice to the classical approach.

Shaykh Uthman Khan

Uthman’s educational journey weaves a tapestry of diverse expertise, including an ʻĀlimiyyah degree from Madrasah Taleemul Islam, a Master of Arts from Hartford International University in Islamic Studies, and a current Ph.D. pursuit in Sociocultural Anthropology at the University of Alberta. He delves into the liminal phase of leaving conservative Islam. Beyond academia, Uthman holds health and nutrition licenses, excels in Stock Market investment, and is a co-founder of the GIVE investing school. With Ijāzāt in various Islamic sciences, he preserves and imparts sacred knowledge. Uthman’s leadership in masājid, collaborations with scholars, and Socratic teaching style highlight his commitment to religious growth, critical thinking, and advancing understanding.

Shaykh Armaan Ahmed

After studying Neuroscience at Kings College London, Ustadh Armaan started his quest into the Islamic sciences. After obtaining a basic understanding in the main sciences of Islam, Ustadh Armaan decided to specialize in the field of Qira’āt. He learnt with various teachers from USA & Canada and first achieved his Ijazah in Hafs ‘An ‘Asim from Sh. Yusuf Osama Yusuf from Al-Azhar, Egypt. He continued his studies and achieved his Ijazah in the 10 Small Variant readings (al-‘Ashr al-Sughrā) from Sh Luqman Mohammed, S. Africa. He then went on to study Tajweed and the 10 Great Variant readings (al-‘Ashr al-Kubrā) with Sh. Uthman Khan.

He has authored a book called The Special Words. He is currently researching Tajwīd and Qira’āt.

Testimonials

The Tajwīd classes at Critical Loyalty has completely raised the bar and raised the standard. I feel so much better and certain about my religion. I feel like I know the importance of tawhid so much better now. His class was very beneficial in removing doubts. Our tradition is one of search of the truth; and he has taught us how to be sincere.

- Alumni

Get ready for one of the most thrilling and exciting journey’s you’ll take through the science of Tajwīd. Critical Loyalty has a unique way of putting the students into the shoes of the previous generations and showing them what was going on in each era. I took this class expecting to go through general learning, however, I came out of it realizing that what we know or are taught in other classes is only a small portion of what knowledge really is.

- Alumni

Only $3.27 CAD per day

100 CAD per month for one year. Students will have to enrol in TAJ01-02 and 03.