Requirements are different based on how much a student knows and how old they are. But for all levels, the student should be able to read from the Qur’an, know some rules for how to recite, and copy how the Sheikh recites.

Introductory Level Prerequisites: A student should pass a test that confirms he can read words from the Qur’an(Mus’haf).

Level 1 Prerequisites: ( جزء عمَّ) Juz’ Amma
A student needs to successfully complete a test to demonstrate their ability to read words and sentences from the Qur’an and their understanding of the rules of Ghunnah and Qalqalah.

Level 2 Prerequisites: (جزء تبارك) Juz’ Tabarak

To be eligible, a student must successfully pass a test that verifies:

1. Their ability to read words from the Qur’an (Mus’haf).
2. Their familiarity with fundamental Tajweed rules (Noon Saakin, Meem Saakin, Mawdud, Qalqalah).
3. Their complete understanding of the articulation points (مَخَارِجُ الحُرُوف) of letters, their unique features, accurate pronunciation, and the ability to differentiate between correct and incorrect pronunciation.

Level 3 Prerequisites:
A Student should be:

• Aware of all rules of Tajweed.
• Able to read correctly from Mus’haf.
• Able to explain details of Tajweedtheoreticallyand practically.