The Art of Melody: Stretching vs. Softness 🌊
Welcome to Lesson 8. Now that you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to add “Rhythm” to your recitation. This lesson is divided into two beautiful parts:
1. Madd (The Stretch) 📏
Elongating the sound for 2 counts. It’s strong and clear.
(Baa, Buu, Bii)
2. Lin (The Softness) 🍃
Pronouncing the letter gently and easily without stretching.
(Bau, Bai)
Let’s tune your voice to the Quranic frequency! 👇
‘Aaa
‘Uuu
‘Eee
Baaa
Buuu
Biii
Taaa
Tuuu
Tiii
Thaaa
Thuuu
Thiii
Jaaa
Juuu
Jiii
Haaa
Huuu
Hiii
Khaaa
Khuuu
Khiii
Daaa
Duuu
Diii
Thaaa
Thuuu
Thiii
Raaa
Ruuu
Riii
Zaaa
Zuuu
Ziii
Saaa
Suuu
Siii
Shaaa
Shuuu
Shiii
Saaa
Suuu
Siii
Daaa
Duuu
Diii
Taaa
Tuuu
Tiii
Zaaa
Zuuu
Ziii
‘Aaa
‘Uuu
‘Eee
Ghaaa
Ghuuu
Ghiii
Faaa
Fuuu
Fiii
Qaaa
Quuu
Qiii
Kaaa
Kuuu
Kiii
Laaa
Luuu
Liii
Maaa
Muuu
Miii
Naaa
Nuuu
Niii
Waaa
Wuuu
Wiii
Haaa
Huuu
Hiii
Yaaa
Yuuu
Yiii
🅱️ Part 2: Lin Letters (Softly Now!)
Formula: Fatha + Waw/Ya (with Sukoon). Don’t stretch!
Au
Ai
Bau
Bai
Tau
Tai
Thau
Thai
Jau
Jai
Hau
Hai
Khau
Khai
Dau
Dai
Thau
Thai
Rau
Rai
Zau
Zai
Sau
Sai
Shau
Shai
Sau
Sai
Dau
Dai
Tau
Tai
Zau
Zai
‘Au
‘Ai
Ghau
Ghai
Fau
Fai
Qau
Qai
Kau
Kai
Lau
Lai
Mau
Mai
Nau
Nai
Wau
Wai
Hau
Hai
Yau
Yai
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The Science of Sound: Madd vs. Lin 🧬
Understand the “Physics” behind the two sounds.
1. Madd (The Stretch)
“Madd” means to extend. Imagine you are pulling a rubber band.
- 🔥 Strong Sound: It holds its place firmly.
- ⏱️ Timing: Exactly 2 beats (One-Two).
- 👀 Visual: Alif (ا) matches Fatha.
Waw (و) matches Damma.
Ya (ي) matches Kasra.
2. Lin (The Softness)
“Lin” means softness. Imagine water flowing gently over a stone.
- 🌊 Soft Sound: It slides easily from the mouth.
- ⏱️ Timing: Shorter than Madd (unless stopping).
- 👀 Visual: The Fatha is always the boss here!
( ـَ وْ ) or ( ـَ يْ )
💡 Golden Tips for Lesson 8
1. The “Banana” Rule for Madd 🍌
Think of Madd letters as “elastic”. You must stretch them! “Ba” is short, but “Baaa” is long. If you don’t stretch, you change the meaning of the Quran.
2. The “Slider” Rule for Lin 🛝
Lin letters (Waw & Ya with Sukoon) are soft. Imagine sliding down a slide. Say “Au” (like in ‘Out’) and “Ai” (like in ‘Eye’) smoothly without stopping or jerking.
3. Don’t Mix Them!
Madd: Needs movement compatibility (Fatha+Alif, Damma+Waw).
Lin: Is ALWAYS preceded by Fatha (ـَ وْ / ـَ يْ). The Fatha is the boss here!
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🎓 For Teachers: Tajweed Nuances
1. The Term “Lin”
2. Madd Lin (When Stopping)
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💬 Common Questions About Lesson 8
Expert answers to master Madd and Lin letters.
What is the difference between Madd and Lin?
Madd (Stretch): The vowel matches the letter (Fatha+Alif, Damma+Waw). You MUST stretch it (2 counts). Example: Buu.
Lin (Soft): The letter is preceded by Fatha only. You pronounce it softly and easily without stretching (unless stopping). Example: Bau.
Why are they called “Lin” letters?
“Lin” (لين) means Softness or Ease. These letters (Waw & Ya with Sukoon after Fatha) come out of the mouth effortlessly and smoothly, unlike strong letters.
How do I pronounce Waw Lin (ـَوْ)?
Round your lips as if you are saying the English word “Cow” or “How”. Keep it short and soft: Khaw-f.
How do I pronounce Ya Lin (ـَيْ)?
Spread your lips as if you are saying the English word “Day” or “Eye”. It sounds like ‘Ay’. Example: Bay-t.
Should I stretch Lin letters when continuing?
No. If you are connecting words (Wasl), Lin letters have Zero stretch. They are just pronounced clearly. You only stretch them (2, 4, or 6 counts) if you STOP on the word (Madd Lin Arid).
My child confuses “Buu” (Madd) with “Bau” (Lin). Tips?
Focus on the lips!
Buu (Madd): Lips stay circled forward the whole time.
Bau (Lin): Mouth starts open (Fatha) then circles (Waw). It’s a movement.
Why is Alif not a Lin letter?
Because Alif always follows a Fatha. It can never follow a Damma or Kasra. So, Alif is always a Madd letter (stretchy), never a Lin letter (soft/easy in the same way).
Melody Unlocked! 🎵
You can now differentiate between the “Stretch” of Madd and the “Ease” of Lin. Your recitation is gaining structure and beauty.
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