
Course Description
The Qiraat of Imam Al-Kisai is one of the ten canonical and mutawatir recitations of the Quran, originating from Kufa and widely practiced in Iraq and the eastern Islamic world. This comprehensive course examines the distinctive characteristics of Al-Kisai's recitation tradition, transmitted through the narrations of Al-Duri and Abu al-Harith. Students will master the unique pronunciation patterns, vowel modifications, and rhythmic elements that distinguish this recitation from others. The course covers the historical development of this Qiraat in the scholarly environment of Kufa, its relationship to the Uthmanic script, and its influence on Quranic recitation in the eastern regions. Practical training focuses on mastering the specific rules for consonant articulation, vowel elongations, and the melodic patterns that characterize Al-Kisai's recitation style, while understanding its place within the broader tradition of Quranic recitation sciences.
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