Hamzatul Qat’ is a key Arabic phonetic symbol that creates a clear, audible cut in speech and is always pronounced, whether it appears at the start, middle, or end of a word. Marked by the symbol (ء), it differs from Hamzatul Wasl in function and articulation. Found...

Hamzatul Wasl is a non-permanent hamzah used at the start of specific Arabic words, pronounced only when beginning recitation and dropped during connection. Found in definite articles, certain verbs, and a list of common nouns, its pronunciation varies based on the...

Mastering the recitation of the Quran begins with mastering the Arabic alphabet—not just its letters, but the precision of how each sound is produced.  Tajweed, the science of Quranic pronunciation, rests on two foundational pillars: Makharij al-Huruf (points of...

The science of Tajweed in the Quran focuses on the correct pronunciation of its 29 Arabic letters by mastering their Makharij (points of articulation) and Sifat (distinctive traits).  Letters originate from five key areas—chest, throat, tongue, lips, and nose—and...

Al-Madd Al-‘Aarid Lissukoon is a common Tajweed rule where a Madd letter (Alif, Yaa, or Waw) is lengthened for 2, 4, or 6 beats when followed by a temporarily silent letter due to pausing at the end of a word.  This elongation only occurs when stopping and...

Madd Tamkeen is a Tajweed rule that ensures the clear articulation of two identical letters, like Yaˉ’ or Waˉw, when they occur back-to-back in Quranic recitation. By elongating the first letter for two counts, it prevents blending and preserves the meaning and beauty...