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Why Judging Panels Should Always Include a Female Judge

Why Judging Panels Should Always Include a Female Judge In any competition or evaluative setting, the composition of the judging...

The Case for Age-Banding in National Quran Events

The Case for Age-Banding in National Quran Events Introduction National Quran competitions play a vital role in nurturing a deep...

Scoring With Empathy: A Framework for Younger Contestants

Scoring With Empathy: A Framework for Younger Contestants In competitive environments, particularly those involving children, scoring systems hold significant influence...

Comparing Mujawwad’s Ornamented Delivery to Murattal’s Classroom Clarity

Comparing Mujawwad’s Ornamented Delivery to Murattal’s Classroom Clarity Introduction The recitation of the Qur’an is an essential aspect of Islamic...

Crafting a Personal Signature by Mixing Maqām Bayātī with Tajwīd Flourishes

Crafting a Personal Signature by Mixing Maqām Bayātī with Tajwīd Flourishes Introduction The art of Quranic recitation is both spiritual...

Overcoming Common Speed-Related Mistakes in Murattal Competition Settings

Overcoming Common Speed-Related Mistakes in Murattal Competition Settings In Murattal recitation competitions, adherence to precision, fluency, and correct tempo is...

Blending Tradition and Innovation: Remixing Qirā’āt with Maqām Buzurg for Youth

Blending Tradition and Innovation: Remixing Qirā’āt with Maqām Buzurg for Youth Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing...

Recording Your Recitation: Analyzing Speed and Tune in Mujawwad Tracks

Recording Your Recitation: Analysing Speed and Tune in Mujawwad Tracks Understanding Mujawwad Recitation Mujawwad (or Mujawwād) refers to a traditional...

How Melodic Memory Aids Accurate Tajwīd in Maqām Nahāwand

How Melodic Memory Aids Accurate Tajwīd in Maqām Nahāwand Introduction Tajwīd, the art and science of properly articulating the recitation...

Incorporating Breath Marks in Written Practice for Murattal Style

Incorporating Breath Marks in Written Practice for Murattal Style Introduction to Murattal Style and Breath Marks The recitation of the...

Teaching Children to Vary Pitch in Maqām Sīkā for Expressive Ayah Delivery

Teaching Children to Vary Pitch in Maqām Sīkā for Expressive Ayah Delivery Introduction to Maqām Sīkā and Expressive Recitation The...

The Science Behind Resonance and Projection in Mujawwad Recitation

The Science Behind Resonance and Projection in Mujawwad Recitation Introduction Mujawwad recitation is a highly stylised and melodically rich form...