Is it permissible for a Muslim to read the Qur'an without adhering to some of the rules of tajwid?
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The questioner : We conclude this session with a question from this questioner, who says: "O honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a Muslim to read the Qur'an without adhering to some of the rules of tajwid?"
The Shaykh : Yes. It is permissible if he does not make errors in it. If he makes errors, it is obligatory for him to correct them. As for tajwid, it is not obligatory; tajwid is merely the improvement of the pronunciation. Improving the pronunciation of the Qur'an is undoubtedly good and makes the recitation more beautiful, but to say that it is obligatory to the extent that one who does not recite the Qur'an with tajwid is sinful is a claim with no evidence. In fact, the evidence is to the contrary. The Qur'an was revealed in seven modes, so that each person could recite it in his own language. However, after the fear of dispute and division among the Muslims arose, the Muslims were unified in reciting in the language of the Quraysh during the time of the Commander of the Faithful, 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him). This was among his virtues and merits, and part of his good care during his caliphate, that he gathered the people on one mode to prevent dispute.
In summary, reciting with tajwid is not obligatory. What is obligatory is establishing the vowel movements and pronouncing the letters as they are, so that, for example, the ra' is not changed to a lam, or the dhal to a zay, or the like. This is what is forbidden.
The questioner : May Allah reward you, O honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and benefit the Muslims through you.
O dear brothers and listeners, the honorable [Shaykh] has answered your questions.
The Shaykh : Yes. It is permissible if he does not make errors in it. If he makes errors, it is obligatory for him to correct them. As for tajwid, it is not obligatory; tajwid is merely the improvement of the pronunciation. Improving the pronunciation of the Qur'an is undoubtedly good and makes the recitation more beautiful, but to say that it is obligatory to the extent that one who does not recite the Qur'an with tajwid is sinful is a claim with no evidence. In fact, the evidence is to the contrary. The Qur'an was revealed in seven modes, so that each person could recite it in his own language. However, after the fear of dispute and division among the Muslims arose, the Muslims were unified in reciting in the language of the Quraysh during the time of the Commander of the Faithful, 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him). This was among his virtues and merits, and part of his good care during his caliphate, that he gathered the people on one mode to prevent dispute.
In summary, reciting with tajwid is not obligatory. What is obligatory is establishing the vowel movements and pronouncing the letters as they are, so that, for example, the ra' is not changed to a lam, or the dhal to a zay, or the like. This is what is forbidden.
The questioner : May Allah reward you, O honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and benefit the Muslims through you.
O dear brothers and listeners, the honorable [Shaykh] has answered your questions.