Al-Jazariyah – translation and commentary [French]

Al-Jazariyah

Translation and Commentary

Mohammad ibn al-Jazariy

Translated and commented by Farid Ouyalize

• Al-Jazariyah – translation and commentary: a foundational text for the study of tajwid

Al-Jazariyah – translation and commentary is a book dedicated to the study of tajwid, the science that teaches the correct recitation of the Quran. This discipline preserves the precise pronunciation of Arabic letters. It also explains their phonetic characteristics and the rules that govern the recitation of the Book of Allah. For centuries, the study of tajwid has therefore remained an essential step for anyone seeking to improve the accuracy of Quranic recitation.

The book presents the famous didactic introduction attributed to the great scholar Muhammad ibn al-Jazari. This concise synthesis gathers the fundamental principles of this science. Moreover, this educational poem, composed of a little more than one hundred verses, has long been used in the traditional teaching of Quran recitation. Its versified form makes memorization easier. It also condenses essential tajwid principles into a short and accessible text.

In this edition, the versified text is accompanied by a translation and an explanatory commentary designed to make its study easier. The method follows a clear progression. Important terms are first introduced and explained. Then each verse is translated before receiving a detailed commentary. Thus, the reader gradually understands the vocabulary, the concepts, and the rules mentioned in the original text.

• The fundamental rules of tajwid explained in Al-Jazariyah

The content of Al-Jazariyah – translation and commentary gradually covers the essential themes of Quran recitation. The book deals in particular with the articulation points of the letters, known as makharij al-huruf. It also explains the phonetic characteristics that determine how each letter should be pronounced. These elements form the indispensable foundation for mastering correct Quran recitation.

To make understanding easier, some rules are accompanied by illustrations and diagrams showing the speech apparatus and the articulation zones of the letters. These visual aids help readers better understand the mechanisms of pronunciation. In addition, they make learning more concrete, especially for students discovering the principles of tajwid.

Thanks to its pedagogical structure, this book combines several dimensions of learning: memorizing the versified text, understanding specialized vocabulary, and studying the detailed explanation of recitation rules. Thus, this approach allows the reader to acquire a stronger understanding of tajwid step by step. It also helps improve the precision of recitation.

To deepen the study of the Quran and adopt the manners recommended for its readers, it may be useful to consult At-Tibyan: Exposition of Good Manners for Readers of the Quran. This book discusses the rules of conduct and the ethics connected to the recitation and study of the Quran.

Through its clarity and pedagogical structure, Al-Jazariyah – translation and commentary finally stands as an accessible study support for anyone wishing to discover or deepen the fundamental rules of tajwid. The book offers both a structured introduction to this discipline and a practical tool for improving the accuracy and quality of Quran recitation.