Rules & Examples
A playful guide to core Tajweed rules with bite-sized explanations and real Qur’an examples. Kids learn visually, practice quickly, and remember longer.
Makharij (Articulation Points)
Every letter has a place it comes from: lips, tongue, or throat. Mastering these unlocks clear, beautiful recitation.
Baa (ب)
Both lips meet lightly.
Qaaf (ق)
Back of the tongue with soft palate.
Noon (ن)
Tip touches gums lightly.
Haa (ح)
Middle throat—airy & soft.
Sifaat (Letter Qualities)
Letters carry qualities like **heavy/light** and **strength/softness**. Hearing these differences makes recitation sound correct.
Saad (ص)
Full mouth sound—keep it rounded.
Seen (س)
Thin, light hiss—no heaviness.
ق ط ب ج د
A gentle “bounce” when at rest.
ن م
Nasal hum for 2 counts.
Noon Sakinah & Tanween
When Noon (نْ) or Tanween (ـــً/ـــٍ/ـــٌ) appears, its sound may be **clear, hidden, merged, or changed**.
1) Iẓhār – Clear
Clear ending
Pronounced clearly before throat letters (ء ه ع ح غ خ).
2) Idghām – Merge
Merge Noon/Tanween into the next letter (with/without ghunnah).
3) Iqlāb – Change
Noon/Tanween becomes hidden **م** with ghunnah before **ب**.
4) Ikhfā’ – Hide
Sound is hidden with nasalization before 15 letters.
Madd (Lengthening)
We stretch sounds for 2, 4, or 6 counts depending on the rule.
2 counts
Natural length after Madd letters (ا و ي).
4 counts
When followed by a hamzah in the next word.
4–6
When hamzah comes in the same word.
2/4/6
At word end when stopping (sukoon ‘āriḍ).