Tajwid Color Codes in Malaysian Mushafs: An Analysis of Uniformity, Marking Principles, and an Improvement Framework

The integration of color-coded Tajwid rules in modern Mushaf printing, while ostensibly designed to facilitate Quranic recitation, has paradoxically introduced a layer of systemic complexity within the Malaysian context. Commercial publications currently exhibit a bewildering array of visual schemas, characterized by a distinct lack of comprehensive standardization, divergent interpretations of Tajwid rules, and a high potential for reader confusion, particularly among novices. This study argues that the absence of robust official standards and the proliferation of idiosyncratic interpretations have compromised the pedagogical efficacy of these visual aids. Utilizing a systematic document analysis framework, this research rigorously examines the comparative color systems of selected Mushafs, analyzes marking principles against authoritative Tajwid references, and evaluates the conceptual user experience. The findings reveal significant inconsistencies in color selection, a marked absence of pedagogical rationalization, and inaccuracies in mapping rules to visual cues. The analysis suggests that the current state of color coding is not merely an aesthetic issue but a pedagogical crisis demanding urgent reform. The study concludes that without a unified, scientifically grounded framework, these visual innovations will continue to serve as cognitive burdens rather than educational enhancements, necessitating the development of a standardized national guideline to restore pedagogical integrity to Quranic literacy aids.

Tajwid color coding, Malaysian Mushaf

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