The Ahkam of the Quran (Tajweed) Part 3

The Ahkam (rules) of Quran recitation indeed primarily refer to the rules of Tajweed. Tajweed is the set of rules governing the correct pronunciation and recitation of the Quran. Here are the main aspects of Tajweed:

Makharij al-Huroof (Articulation Points):
These are the specific points in the mouth and throat from which each Arabic letter is pronounced. Correct pronunciation ensures clarity and accuracy.
Sifaat al-Huroof (Characteristics of Letters):
Each letter has unique characteristics that affect its pronunciation, such as being heavy (tafkhim) or light (tarqiq).
Noon Saakin and Tanween Rules:
These rules govern the pronunciation of the letter “Noon” when it is silent (saakin) and the pronunciation of tanween (the double vowel marks).
Meem Saakin Rules:
These rules apply to the letter “Meem” when it is silent.
Madd (Elongation):
This involves elongating certain vowels for a specified number of counts. There are different types of madd, such as natural madd and secondary madd.
Qalqalah (Echoing Sound):
This rule applies to certain letters when they are in a state of sukoon (silence) and involves a slight echoing sound.
Ikhfa, Idgham, Iqlab, and Izhar:
These are rules that deal with the merging, hiding, or changing of sounds when certain letters come together.
Waqf (Stopping) and Ibtida (Starting):
These rules dictate where to pause and resume recitation to ensure the meaning is conveyed correctly.