Hafs Quran in Arabic | Madinah Mushaf, 15 Lines, Tajweed

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The riwaya of Hafs 'an 'Asim

The riwaya of Hafs 'an 'Asim (رواية حفص عن عاصم) is the transmission of the reading of 'Asim ibn Abi an-Najud through his student Hafs ibn Sulayman, belonging to the qira'a of Kufa. It is the reading used today by the great majority of the Muslim world: Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, the Levant, Egypt, Turkey, South and Southeast Asia. If you learned the Quran without any particular indication being given, it was almost certainly in Hafs. Nearly all well-known recitations and hifz programmes are based on it.

The Madinah mushaf, 15 lines: the memorisation standard

The Madinah mushaf (مصحف المدينة النبوية), printed by the King Fahd Complex, is the reference edition in Hafs. Its defining features: 15 lines per page and a "closed" layout in which every page begins and ends on a complete verse, with the same 604 pages from one printing to the next. For anyone memorising, that stability is the whole point: the mental image of the page still works with any copy you buy later, and your revision landmarks stay where they were. This is why most Quran schools and hifz institutes require this layout.

Levantine and Egyptian editions often reproduce the same 15-line pagination, sometimes on different paper and binding. When an edition departs from it, we say so on the listing: a 13- or 16-line mushaf is not a flaw, but it is the wrong choice if you memorise on the Madinah layout.

Choosing the right size

Pocket (about 10 × 14 cm) — for the mosque, the bag, travel. Small type: not a good main memorisation copy.
Medium (about 14 × 20 cm) — the best compromise for daily reading and revision.
Large (about 17 × 24 cm) — the hifz student's size: wide type, far less eye strain over long sessions.
Extra large (20 × 28 cm and up) — for the home, for teaching, or for weaker eyesight.

Paper, binding, print quality: what actually differs

With an identical text, the price gap between two mushafs comes down to three things. Paper: cream or ivory stock, slightly thick, is easier on the eye and does not show the reverse side; thin white paper does. Binding: a sewn binding opens flat and survives years of daily handling, a glued one comes apart. Ink and letter definition: on a tired reprint the vowel marks blur together, which is a real problem for a beginner. Each listing names the publisher and states the actual print quality of the copy.

Colour-coded tajweed or plain text?

A tajweed mushaf (مصحف التجويد) colours the rules of recitation: ikhfa', idgham, madd, lengthened and assimilated letters. It is an excellent tool for a beginner, or for anyone correcting their recitation alone between sessions with a teacher. Two honest caveats: colour codes differ between publishers, and sooner or later you need to read a plain text. Many of our customers buy both — a tajweed copy to work from, a plain copy to read and memorise.

What to buy for your situation

Starting memorisation — Madinah mushaf, 15 lines, 17 × 24, sewn binding.
Correcting your recitation — colour-coded tajweed mushaf, medium size.
Reading a hizb a day — 14 × 20, cream paper.
Buying a gift — large format, hardcover, presentation case.

The other riwayat

A mushaf cannot be recited in a riwaya other than its own, so always check the title page before buying. See also Warsh Quran ('an Nafi'), the reading of Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and West Africa, and Qaloun Quran ('an Nafi'), the reading of Tunisia and Libya. For the full range, see Quran in Arabic.

Shipping, packing and stock

A mushaf damages easily in transit: every Quran is shrink-wrapped and packed in a rigid box. Quantities shown are stock actually on the shelf, not a supplier lead time. Dispatched within 24 to 48 working hours, shipped across Europe and worldwide. If you need to confirm the line count, the exact size or the edition of a specific mushaf, write to us before ordering and we will check the copy in stock.

What is the riwaya of Hafs 'an 'Asim?

It is the transmission of the reading of 'Asim ibn Abi an-Najud through his student Hafs ibn Sulayman, belonging to the reading of Kufa. It is the riwaya used today across most of the Muslim world: Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, the Levant, Egypt, Turkey, South and Southeast Asia. If you learned the Quran without any particular riwaya being specified, it was almost certainly Hafs.

Why is the 15-line Madinah mushaf recommended for memorisation?

Because its layout is stable: 15 lines per page, every page beginning and ending on a complete verse, and the same 604 pages from one printing to the next. The mental image of the page therefore still works with any copy you buy later, and your revision landmarks stay in place. This is why most Quran schools require this layout.

Which size should I choose for memorisation?

The large size, around 17 × 24 cm, with a sewn binding. The type is wide, eye strain over a long session is far lower, and the mushaf opens flat. Pocket size is for travel, not for hifz; the medium 14 × 20 cm size is well suited to daily reading.

Do your Qurans include a translation?

No. The mushafs in this section are Arabic text only, with no translation and no transliteration. That is what readers of Arabic, those memorising, and students working with a teacher are looking for.

Should I get a colour-coded tajweed mushaf?

It helps if you are a beginner, or if you correct your recitation on your own between sessions with a teacher: the rules of ikhfa', idgham and madd are marked in colour. Two honest caveats: colour codes differ between publishers, and sooner or later you need to read a plain text. Many of our customers buy both.

How can I tell which riwaya a mushaf is in?

The riwaya is printed on the title page, at the foot of the page or inside the cartouche. We carry it over to every listing and check it on the physical copy before dispatch, along with the lines-per-page count and the exact size. If you are still unsure, write to us before ordering.

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