The Illustrated Tajweed (At-Tajwid Al-Mussawar) by Dr. Ayman Rushdi Swaid is widely considered the most comprehensive visual reference for Quranic recitation. The latest edition (2021) consolidates the previous two-volume set into a single, high-quality volume available in both Arabic and English. Key Features of the New Edition
Q4: What is the difference between the "old" and "new" version?
Old Version: Black and white diagrams, fewer pages (~90), no QR codes.
New Version (2022-2024): Full color, ~150 pages, QR codes linking to Ayman Sweed’s own voice recitation, updated Madd charts.
Visual clarity: Diagrams and color-coded examples make letter articulation and tajweed rules easier to grasp.
Concise explanations: Short, plain-language definitions accompany each rule; suitable for self-study.
Practice examples: Includes annotated Quranic excerpts and step-by-step recitation notes.
Accessible layout: Large fonts, logical progression from basics (makharij, sifaat) to advanced rules (idghaam, ikhfa, madd).