The specialty of Qur’anic Readings is an academic field that focuses on the study of Qur’anic readings, which represent differences in how the Holy Qur’an is recited, and it is a science that depends on the correct and frequent transmission of the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace. This specialization aims to understand and analyze the rules and origins of different readings, as well as study their chains of transmission and history. Qur’anic recitations are concerned with the diversity of pronunciation and the differences in letters and movements in the recitation of the Qur’anic text, which vary between the seven recitations, the ten frequent recitations, and others.

Fields of study in the reading major:

• Qira’at Studies:

1. The Seven Readings: A study of the seven famous readings narrated by the great reciters.
2. The Ten Readings: A study of the ten frequent readings, which include the seven readings in addition to three other readings.
3. Irregular readings: Understanding and studying abnormal readings that have not reached the level of frequency.

• Principles of Qira’at:

1. Tajweed rules: The study of the rules that govern the correct pronunciation of the Holy Quran.
2. The origins of the narration: Understanding how readings were transmitted from the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, and their origins.

History of Qira’at:

1. The emergence of readings: studying how readings emerged and developed over time.
2. Notable Reciters: A study of the lives and works of the great reciters who transmitted these recitations.

• Qur’anic Sciences:

1. Readings and interpretation: A study of how different readings affect the interpretation of the Holy Quran.
2. Qur’anic miracle: Understanding the aspects of miraculousness in Qur’anic readings.

Arabic Language and Rhetoric:

1. Grammar and Morphology: Studying the rules of the Arabic language to accurately understand Qur’anic readings.
2. Rhetoric: Analysis of rhetorical methods in different readings.

• Practical Application:

1. Correct recitation: applying the provisions of Tajweed and recitations in recitation of the Holy Qur’an.
2. Phonics training: developing phonological skills and the ability to distinguish between different readings.

Required skills:

• Analytical skills: The ability to analyze Quranic texts and extract differences between readings.
• Linguistic skills: Mastery of the Arabic language to understand recitations and Tajweed rules.
• Memorization skills: The ability to memorize the Holy Quran and various readings accurately.
• Communication Skills: The ability to effectively teach and convey information related to the readings to others.
• Critical thinking: to critically evaluate different chains of narrations and narratives.

Work fields:

• Teaching and academia: Teaching the science of readings in universities and religious institutes.
• Imamate and preaching: working as an imam in mosques and leading prayers by reciting various recitations.
• Memorization and teaching of the Qur’an: working in schools for memorizing the Qur’an and teaching recitations and intonation.
• Scientific research: Conducting research in research centers and universities to develop the science of reading.
• Publishing and writing: writing books and articles that deal with the topics of Qur’anic readings.
• Islamic media: Providing educational programs about readings through the media.

The importance of studying the readings:

• Memorizing the Holy Qur’an: It contributes to preserving the text of the Holy Qur’an and the way it is recited as it was revealed.
• Developing Qur’anic skills: enhances students’ recitation and intonation skills.
• A comprehensive understanding of the Qur’an: It helps in a comprehensive understanding of the Qur’anic text, its differences and interpretations.
• Strengthening Islamic unity: It contributes to strengthening unity among Muslims through a diverse understanding of the recitation of the Qur’an.

Applications for studying readings:

• Developing educational curricula: designing educational curricula for studying readings in schools and universities.
• Religious Program Management: Organizing and managing programs that provide support and care for teaching readings.
• Research and Development: Conduct research to understand challenges and developments in reading science and provide innovative solutions.
• Education and Awareness: Providing training and awareness about the importance and role of readings in Islam.

The specialty of Readings is a vital field that contributes to a deep and comprehensive understanding of the Holy Qur’an, which helps Muslims recite the Qur’an correctly and accurately and understand its teachings more deeply. This major equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse, understand and interpret Qur’anic readings in ways consistent with the traditions of Islam and the requirements of the modern era.