Six Beat Madd (المد بمقدار ست حركات) Introduction Six Beat Madd, or “Madd of six movements” (المد بمقدار ست حركات), refers to the elongation of a vowel sound for a duration equivalent to six beats or six counts. This extended elongation is used in specific cases to maintain the natural rhythm and melody […]

Four Beat Madd (المد بمقدار أربع حركات) Introduction Four Beat Madd, or “Madd of four movements” (المد بمقدار أربع حركات), is a type of elongation in Tajweed where a vowel is prolonged for a duration equivalent to four beats or four counts. This form of Madd is essential for maintaining the proper rhythm and melody […]

Flexible Madd (المد المتصل) Introduction Flexible Madd, or “Madd Mutasil” (المد المتصل), is a form of elongation in Tajweed where a vowel is extended for a duration of two, four, or six beats. This flexibility allows reciters to adapt the elongation based on the context and rhythm of the recitation, enhancing its fluidity and expressiveness. […]

Two Beat Madd (المد بمقدار حركتين) Introduction Two Beat Madd, or “Madd of two movements” (المد بمقدار حركتين), is a type of elongation in Tajweed where a vowel is prolonged for a duration equivalent to two beats or two counts. This form of Madd is crucial for ensuring correct pronunciation and rhythm in Quranic recitation. […]

Al-Madd (المد) Introduction Al-Madd, or “elongation,” is a fundamental rule in tajweed that refers to the prolongation of certain vowels during recitation. This rule ensures the proper pronunciation and rhythm of the Quranic text, enhancing its clarity and melody. Al-Madd is essential for maintaining the beauty and accuracy of Quranic recitation. Types of Al-Madd There […]

Qalqalah (قلقلة) Introduction Qalqalah (قلقلة) is one of the essential rules in tajweed, referring to the “echoing” or “bouncing” sound that occurs when certain letters are pronounced with sukoon (a state of non-vowel). The term “Qalqalah” literally means “vibration” or “shaking.” This sound is produced to emphasize the pronunciation of specific letters, ensuring they are […]

Izhaar Shafawy (إظهار شفوي) Introduction Izhaar Shafawy (إظهار شفوي) is a rule in tajweed related to the pronunciation of the letter Meem (م) when it is in a state of sukoon (ْ) and is followed by any letter other than Meem (م) or Baa (ب). The term “Izhaar” means “to make clear” or “to show,” […]

Idghaam Shafawy (إدغام شفوي) Introduction Idghaam Shafawy (إدغام شفوي) is a tajweed rule concerning the pronunciation of the letter Meem (م) when it is in a state of sukoon (ْ) and is followed by another Meem (م). The term “Idghaam” means “merging,” and “Shafawy” refers to the lips. Therefore, Idghaam Shafawy involves the merging of […]

Ikhfaa Shafawy (إخفاء شفوي) Introduction Ikhfaa Shafawy (إخفاء شفوي) is a rule of tajweed related to the pronunciation of the letter Meem (م) when it is in a state of sukoon (ْ) and followed by the letter Baa (ب). This rule dictates that the Meem should be pronounced with a slight nasal sound, known as […]

    Meem Sakinah (مْ) Introduction Meem Sakinah refers to the Arabic letter Meem (م) when it carries a sukoon (ْ), meaning that it is pronounced without a vowel sound. In tajweed, the rules governing the pronunciation of Meem Sakinah are crucial for accurate and melodious recitation of the Quran. The rules focus on how […]