Certified Programme · Ijazah & Sanad
Advanced Tajweed Course Online — Ijazah & Sanad in Riwayat Hafs
A two-year online Tajweed programme for serious students, leading to a formal Ijazah along with Sanad in Riwayat Hafs on successful completion — a documented chain of narration reaching back to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Female teachers available for sisters.
About this programme
One of the highest qualifications in Qur'anic sciences
The Advanced Tajweed programme is not for everyone — and that is precisely what makes it valuable. It is a serious, structured two-year course for students who already know the basics of Tajweed and want to go considerably further.
On successful completion, students receive a formal Ijazah along with Sanad in Riwayat Hafs. A Sanad is an unbroken chain of narration — a documented connection from teacher to teacher, reaching back to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is one of the most respected credentials in Islamic scholarship, and it is earned rather than awarded for attendance. You can read who Imam Hafs was and how the chain runs in more detail.
Not every teacher is authorised to issue this certification. Our scholars at Jamia Hafs hold it themselves, within a family teaching lineage spanning more than 50 years, and are qualified to pass it on.
We have both male and female teachers, so sisters can study the full programme with a female teacher. Teaching is in Urdu and Hindi.
Is this programme right for you?
- You already know the basics of Tajweed
- You can recite the Qur'an with reasonable Tajweed already
- You want a formal Ijazah and Sanad certification
- You are committed to a serious, two-year programme
- You want a documented chain of narration to the Prophet ﷺ
- You are a sister who would prefer a female teacher
This may not be suitable if:
- You have not yet studied the basics of Tajweed — please explore our other courses
- You are looking for a short-term course
What you will learn
Full two-year curriculum
The programme covers advanced Tajweed science in four progressive stages across two years.
Mastery of Tajweed Rules
- Complete revision and deepening of all Tajweed rules
- Advanced Makhaarij — precise letter articulation
- Sifaat — characteristics of each Arabic letter
- Heavy and light letters at an advanced level
- Identifying and correcting subtle recitation errors
Complete Qur'an Recitation
- Reciting the entire Qur'an with complete Tajweed
- Rules of Waqf — advanced stopping and pausing
- Ibtidaa — correct places to begin recitation
- Connecting and disconnecting words correctly
- Fluency and rhythm of recitation (Tarteel)
Riwayat Hafs — Deep Study
- The narration of Hafs from Aasim in detail
- Specific characteristics of Riwayat Hafs
- Differences between Riwayat and their origins
- Historical context of the chain of narration
- Understanding the Sanad and its significance
Certification & Ijazah
- Full recitation review with the teacher
- Formal examination and assessment
- Issuance of written Ijazah certificate
- Documentation of the Sanad chain
- Joining a lineage of scholars across centuries
How classes work
What to expect over two years
Live daily sessions
Classes are held live, five days a week with your qualified teacher. Consistent, focused sessions that build towards certification over two years.
Recitation & correction
Each session involves live recitation with the teacher listening carefully and correcting any errors in pronunciation, Tajweed application or rhythm.
Theory & application
Advanced Tajweed theory is taught alongside practical recitation — you understand not just how to recite but why each rule exists in the tradition.
Final Ijazah
On successful completion, the teacher issues a formal written Ijazah and documents your Sanad — your verified connection back to the Prophet ﷺ.
What you will achieve
By the end of this programme
Formal Ijazah certificate
A written Ijazah in Riwayat Hafs — a recognised certification in Qur'anic recitation sciences.
Sanad to the Prophet ﷺ
A documented, unbroken chain of narration connecting you — through verified scholars — to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Authority to teach
With an Ijazah, you are authorised to teach Tajweed and pass on the certification to your own students.
Mastery of the entire Qur'an
Complete recitation of the full Qur'an with correct Tajweed throughout — a profound personal and spiritual achievement.
A rare qualification
An Ijazah with a documented Sanad is held by relatively few students. Completing this programme places you within that tradition.
Ready for further study
Graduates are prepared to move on to our more specialised Qur'anic programmes should they wish to continue.
Our teachers
Taught by formally qualified scholars
Our Qualified Scholars
Formally Qualified · Jamia Hafs · Ijazah & Sanad Certified
Our scholars are themselves qualified to issue Ijazah and Sanad — meaning every student who completes this programme receives a certification that is directly traceable back to the Prophet ﷺ. This is not a course certificate; it is a living chain of knowledge, passed on the same way it has been for centuries. Jamia Hafs teaches within a family lineage spanning more than 50 years, and we have both male and female teachers so sisters can study the full programme with a female teacher. Explore the full chain of narration behind this Ijazah →
Fees · Advanced Tajweed
View Pricing See full fees and plans →- 5 live online classes every week
- Direct access to your qualified teacher
- Female teachers available for sisters
- Regular progress updates
- Formal Ijazah & Sanad on successful completion
- No registration fee · No cancellation fee
Questions
Frequently asked about this course
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Begin your journey to Ijazah
Book a free trial class. Experience the teaching, and let the teacher assess whether you are ready for this programme.