Reference: Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-‘Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa., – Volume 12, Page 111, Question 1 of Fatwa No.19311
Question: I am unable to recite nor memorise the Qur.aan well. So what is the way to improve both my recitation and memorisation, keeping in mind that there is no-one available to teach us and we are adults?
Response: The ideal way to learn tajweed (proper recitation of the Qur.aan) is to read to a qualified shaykh. However, if no such person is available in the city, then the Sharee’ah requires and encourages one to travel in order to attain this knowledge [from a qualified shaykh]. And if this is not possible, then the Muslim should benefit from his brothers [in religion], and from audio cassettes of qualified reciters. And when Allaah knows a person’s intention is sincere, then He opens for him the doors to all good.
And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet ﷺ and his family and his companions.
