Unlock the Mysteries of the Quran’s Openings 🗝️
Welcome to Lesson 3. You are about to learn the “Huroof Al-Muqatta’at” (The Disjoined Letters). These are the mysterious, majestic letters that appear at the beginning of 29 Surahs in the Quran (like Alif-Laam-Meem).
Unlike regular words, you don’t blend these letters together. Instead, you pronounce each letter by its full name, stretching it out with a beautiful rhythm. This lesson is your first step into the world of “Madd” (Elongation)—the art of beautifying your voice with the Quran.
Ready to find your rhythm? Let’s recite! 👇
📖 Practice Reading (The Rhythm)
Remember: Read each letter by its full name. Watch for the wave (~).
Alif Lam Meem
Alif Lam Meem Saad
Alif Lam Ra
Alif Lam Meem Ra
Kaf Ha Ya ‘Ayn Saad
Ta Ha
Ta Seen Meem
Ta Seen
Ya Seen
Saad
Ha Meem
Ha Meem ‘Ayn Seen Qaf
Qaf
Nun
📺 Watch the Full Lesson: Listen & Repeat
The 3 Groups of “Musical” Letters
How long should you hold the sound? Just look at the symbol!
1. The “Quick” Letter (1 Count)
There is only one letter here: Alif (ا).
Pronounce it sharply and quickly: “Alif”. No stretching!
2. The “Two-Beat” Letters (2 Counts)
These letters have a small vertical dagger (small Alif) on top.
Stretch them for 2 seconds (like saying “Haa”).
Mnemonic: “Hayyun Tahur”
3. The “Six-Beat” Giants (6 Counts)
These letters have a Wave Symbol (~) on top.
Take a deep breath! Stretch these for 6 full seconds (Madd Lazim).
Mnemonic: “Naqasu ‘Asalukum”
💡 Golden Tips for a Beautiful Recitation
1. The “Secret Bridge” (Ghunnah)
When Laam (ل) meets Meem (م) in “Alif-Laam-Meem”, don’t just jump! There is a hidden bridge called Ghunnah. You must hold the nasal sound (Mmmm) for 2 seconds between them.
2. Count with Your Fingers
For the 6-count letters (with the wave ~), try opening and closing your fingers to count the duration. This helps beginners keep the rhythm steady.
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🎓 For Teachers: Deep Dive into “Madd Lazim”
Why do we stretch these letters? The Tajweed Science explained.
1. The Rule of “Madd Lazim Harfi” 📏
The 6-count letters fall under the rule of Madd Lazim Harfi (Compulsory Letter Elongation). This happens because the letter’s name consists of 3 letters, and the middle one is a vowel followed by a Sukoon (e.g., LAA-M). The clash between the vowel and the fixed Sukoon requires a long stretch.
2. Mukhaffaf vs. Muthaqqal (Light vs. Heavy) ⚖️
Muthaqqal (Heavy): Occurs when the letter merges into the next (like Laam into Meem in Alif-Laam-Meem). It creates a Ghunnah.
Mukhaffaf (Light): Occurs when the letter does NOT merge (like Meem at the end of Alif-Laam-Meem). It is clear and sharp.
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💬 Common Questions About Lesson 3
What does “Muqatta’at” mean?
What is the meaning of these letters (like Alif-Laam-Meem)?
Why don’t we read “Alif-Laam-Meem” as “Alam”?
What is the “Wave” symbol (~) on top of letters?
What is the small vertical line (|) on some letters?
How do I pronounce the letter Ain (ع) in this lesson?
Do I need to memorize these rules now?
Transition to Lesson 4: “Now that you have mastered the ‘Names’ of the letters, it’s time to give them ‘Sounds’! In the next lesson, we will add the vowels (Fatha, Kasra, Dammah) to make them speak.”
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