Explanation of Tuhfat Al-Atfal – Tajwid Rules for Children شرح تحفة الأطفال والغلمان في أحكام ترتيل القرآن

The book Sharh Tuhfat al-Atfal wal-Ghulman fi Ahkam Tartil al-Qur’an is a pedagogical commentary on the famous Tajwid poem Tuhfat al-Atfal wal-Ghulman, composed by Imam Muhammad Ibn Sulayman Al-Jamzuri, may Allah have mercy on him. This work is among the fundamental texts studied in learning the recitation of the Noble Qur’an.

For generations, Tuhfat al-Atfal has been taught in Qur’anic schools, Islamic institutes, and Qur’an memorization circles. Its poetic form facilitates memorization of the essential Tajwid rules and allows students to quickly grasp the basics needed to recite the Qur’an correctly.

This edition offers a clear and accessible explanation, making it possible to understand the main Tajwid rules according to the Hafs ‘an ‘Asim recitation, the most widespread in the Muslim world. The commentary focuses on the most well-known rules, universally recognized by recitation scholars.

The book addresses, in particular:

• The rules of Noun Sakinah and Tanwin

• The rules of Mim Sakinah

• The different categories of Madd (prolongation)

• The fundamental bases of correct Qur’anic pronunciation

Thanks to its clear and pedagogical structure, this book constitutes an excellent resource for children, beginners, and Tajwid students wishing to learn or teach the recitation rules of the Qur’an and improve their reading of Allah’s Book.