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There are Seven Recitors. Each recitor has two students who learned from him:

• Nafi’ – His two students Qaloon and Warsh.
• Ibnu Kathir – His two students Bazzi and Qunbul.
• Abu ‘Amr – His two students Doori and Soosi.
• Ibnu Amir – His two students Hisham and Ibnu Thakwan.
• ‘Asim – His two students Shu’bah and Hafs.
• Hamzah – His two students Khalaf and Khlaad.
• Kisa’i – His two students Abul Harith and Doori.

The general linguistic meaning of tajweed is "excellence and precision." In specific Islamic terminology it is defined as: "the recitation of the Qur’ān as it was revealed to Muḥammad, the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ)," or more specifically, "giving every letter its right," i.e., observing its correct pronunciation and special qualities, as well as proper length, appropriate assimilation, etc.,as in-shā-Allāh will be summarized in these pages. The more important Arabic terms have been included to familiarize them to the student.

In order to acquire the proper pronunciation of Arabic sounds, it is imperative that one hears them repeatedly and then practices until precision is attained. This is true even for Arabic speaking people when they undertake the study of tajweed, since modern dialects have deviated from the pure classical Arabic of the Qur’ān, and since some letters have taken on different pronunciations in colloquial speech. The teacher, therefore, must be one who himself has learned correct pronunciation, not depending solely on a knowledge of modern written Arabic.

As in all forms of worship, the study and recital of the Qur’ān must be accompanied by the correct intention – seeking the acceptance and pleasure of Allāh. It is preferable to be in a state of wudhū’ (ablution) if possible. A manner of respect and politeness should be observed before the words of Allāh, the Exalted.