I’ve been studying Tajweed with Ustadh Ashir for almost a year, and it has been a truly rewarding experience. He is extremely patient and explains both the makharij and Tajweed rules in a way that is easy to understand and apply. Beyond simply improving my recitation, he has taught me the importance of paying attention to the small details and giving every letter its proper right. This has helped me approach the Qur’an with more care, intention, and respect.
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About
Measured Tones Institute
Measured Tones Institute of Quran is a pioneering institution dedicated to teaching the science of tajweed and continuing the preservation of the Quran with excellence. Our primary focus is to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to recite the Quran accurately, ensuring its proper understanding and dissemination.
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Programs
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Online Classes
Instructor-led online Quran classes covering Arabic reading, tajwīd theory and practice, and Qur’an recitation for students at all levels.
Workshops
In-person Quran workshops offered in person, emphasizing practical tajwīd skills, recitation improvement, and immersive Qur’anic learning in a communal setting.
Our Events
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Bi-Monthly Surah al-Fātiḥah Clinic (Virtual)
To Be Announced
The Surah al-Fātiḥah Clinic is a virtual, bi-monthly workshop focused on perfecting the recitation of Surah al-Fātiḥah, following the same methodology used in MTI’s flagship Surah al-Fātiḥah Tour
Participants receive close, corrective feedback on pronunciation, articulation, elongation, and fluency—helping ensure that the most essential surah in prayer is recited accurately and confidently.
Dates vary from program to program, allowing students multiple opportunities throughout the year to refine and revisit their recitation.
Surah al-Kahf Weekly Reading & Tajwīd Study
Weekly on Thursday Nights • Wednesdays 7:45 AM (EST)
This weekly virtual Surah al-Kahf gathering combines consistent recitation with deep, focused tajwīd refinement. Participants read Surah al-Kahf together, followed by up to one hour of detailed tajwīd study, analyzing one āyah at a time each week.
Each week builds upon the last as we cumulatively work through the entire surah, strengthening both fluency and precision while developing a deeper awareness of applied tajwīd in real Qur’anic text.
Testimonials
I’m very grateful for his guidance and teaching style!
Sajda Muhammad
It's difficult to describe in words the value of MTI!
It’s difficult to describe in words the value of MTII do not exaggerate when I say that MTI is a beacon of light here in the US. My relationship with the Quran was made possible by MTI, Alhamdulillah. My husband and I have learned to read the Quran with Tajweed from Ustadh Ashir Kirk’s classes free of charge! And we continue to improve our reading of the Quran with Tajweed with Ustadh Ashir under his expert vigilance. May Allah bless MTI for its accessibility and all of the teachers for their dedication to teaching the Book of Allah with excellence, diligence and generosity. Ameen. Jazak Allahu-khair to Ustadh Ashir Kirk for his generosity and dedication to his students.
Anika Rashid
Studying with Measured Tones Institute (MTI) for about three years has been a blessing!
Ustadh Ashir and Ustadh Ahmed have guided my tajweed learning experience in a positive, consistent, and impactful way. The patience and care they take with each of us has been most helpful because I am extremely insecure when it comes to my personal recitation of the Qur’an.
“MTI classes have been a safe space for me to continue become more proficient in my understanding of the rules and appropriate pronunciation of The Qur’an. I pray that Allah Azza wa Jall continues to grant them Tawfiq and Al-Afiya in this life and Jennah tul Firdos without hesitation or prior torment in the hereafter. Ameen Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum.”
Kali Khadijah Merritt
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