How to learn the Quran with Tajweed, is self-studying it possible?
Tajweed: is a science concerned with the recitation of the Quran. Its aim is to perfect the Quran recitation by giving every letter its due right and what it deserves.
The prophet ﷺ used to teach his companion the Quran with Tajweed. The companions of prophet Muhammad would learn the Quran with Tajweed practically by listening to prophet Muhammad ﷺ then reciting it back to him exactly like how he recited it to them in the first place.
Then the Quranic recitation was delivered to through consecutive reporting i.e. Tawatur. One generation teaching the Quran to the next generation and they would in turn teach it to the next generation and so one, till the Quranic recitation reached our current generation.
This is the original way through which the companions of prophet Muhammad learned the Quran from the prophet ﷺ.
That’s why it is highly not recommended to self-study the Quran. However, you should learn the Quran with Tajweed from a qualified teacher. While learning the Quran with a qualified teacher, you would avoid the mistakes you would probably make on your own, you would also avoid frustration and inconsistency. Even if you are an Arab, it is still disliked by all the scholars of Quran and Tajweed to self-study the Quran.
you might ask: there are many applications and websites that help you listen to the Quran recitation and learn the Quran recitation online so what about those?
We say: These websites are great as an additional supplement to the original way. They do not substitute learning Quran with a teacher. The developers of such websites did not design or intend for them to be like that. However, you might need to practice for much longer than the duration of your class, and your Quran teacher might have a tight schedule, so he will not be able to teach you for too long. So, these websites are great in making you practice more if you need to.
If you wish to learn the Quran with Tajweed, you would have pay, not just money, but also time and efforts. Dedicate a portion from your time to the study of the Quran. If it is difficult for you to take a Quran course in the mosque or the mosque is far away, then you can learn the Quran with Tajweed online with a Qualified teacher and professional school online, but the idea of self-studying it, is alien to Quran studies.