
Course Description
The Qiraat of Imam Hamza represents one of the ten canonical and mutawatir recitations of the Quran, originating from Kufa and widely practiced in Iraq and surrounding regions. This comprehensive course examines the distinctive characteristics of Hamza's recitation tradition, transmitted through the narrations of Khalaf and Khallad. 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 Islamic world. Practical training focuses on mastering the specific rules for consonant articulation, vowel elongations, and the melodic patterns that characterize Hamza's recitation style, while understanding its place within the broader tradition of Quranic recitation sciences.
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