The Holy Quran is a divine revelation, a guide that illuminates the path of justice for Muslims worldwide. However, accurately reciting the Quran requires more than just reading the Arabic text. It requires understanding and adhering to certain rules known as Tajweed. At Quran Light, we provide detailed insights into the Quran's recitation rules and ensure that your recitation is as accurate and melodious as it should be.
Quran recitation rules or Tajweed are important to maintain the integrity of the Quran text during recitation. They guide the pronunciation of Arabic letters and words while preserving the phonetic nuances and linguistic richness of the Quran. Following these rules ensures that we respect the sanctity of the Quran and prevents mispronunciation that could change the meaning of the verses.
Understand the most important Quran recitation rules
Rules for Quran Recitation
Correct Pronunciation of Arabic Letters (Makharij Al-Huruf)
Each Arabic letter comes from a specific point in the mouth or throat known as Makhraj. Understanding these points of articulation is the first step in ensuring correct pronunciation during Quran recitation.
Features of Arabic Letters (Sifaat Al-Huruf)
Each Arabic letter has specific characteristics or attributes known as sifaat. These properties, such as B. quiet or loud, vibrating or not, can change depending on the position of the letter in a word and the surrounding letters.
The Nun Sakinah and Tanween rules concern the pronunciation changes that occur when a "nun" is silent (Sakinah) or when the vowel Tanween appears at the end of a word. There are four main rules: Ikhfa (concealment), Izhar (revelation), Idgham (assimilation) and Iqlab (conversion).
Rules for Meem Sakinah
Meem Sakinah refers to the cases in which the letter “meem” is silent (sakinah). Two main rules govern the changes in pronunciation: Ikhfaa Shafawi (hide) and Idgham Shafawi (merge).