What does Tarteel mean?
The Quran itself instructs reciters to apply Tarteel in Surah Al-Muzzammil, and the practice is valued for allowing both correct Tajweed and space for reflection on the meaning being recited.
Alternative Spellings
Tartil
Recitation & Qiraat
تَرْتِيل · /tartˈiːl/
Tarteel is reciting the Quran slowly and clearly, giving each letter its full, measured pronunciation.
The Quran itself instructs reciters to apply Tarteel in Surah Al-Muzzammil, and the practice is valued for allowing both correct Tajweed and space for reflection on the meaning being recited.