Introduction to Qira’at

What is covered

1. 1What the qira’at are
2. 2Hafs an Asim in context
3. 3Warsh and others compared
4. 4Chains of transmission

By the end

• ✓Understand why recitations differ
• ✓Recognise a non-Hafs recitation

Who we teach this to

The same service, planned differently. Lesson length, pace and what happens between lessons all change with the student.

• Teenagers (ages 12–17)

  45-minute lessons, 2–4 a week

• Adults

  45-minute lessons, 1–3 a week

• Sisters

  45-minute lessons, 1–3 a week

• Older Learners

  30-minute lessons, 1–3 a week

• Working Professionals

  30-minute lessons, 1–2 a week

• Families

  45-minute lessons, 1–3 a week