Episode Details

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!

Welcome back to BeQuranic!

Today is Tuesday, the 19th of Sha’ban, which means it’s Tajweed Tuesday!

We’re going to break down the Tajweed rules from this week’s ayat—Ayat 8 to 16 of Surah Ar-Rahman.

Now, the 19th of Sha’ban also means we’re just 10 or 11 days away from the blessed month of Ramadan!

We ask Allah to bless us in Sha’ban, accept all our good deeds from Rajab and Sha’ban, and allow us to reach Ramadan in the best of faith and health. May we fast in a way that nurtures taqwa, read the Qur’an in a way that connects us to its divine message, and live as true Muslims, inshaAllah.

Now, let’s dive into today’s Tajweed theory before we move on to practical application with Ayat 8-16 of Surah Ar-Rahman.

Quick Recap of Last Week’s Lesson

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Last week, we covered:

✔ What is Tajweed?

• The science of perfecting Qur’anic recitation—giving each letter its due rights and merging letters properly.

• It also includes knowing when to stop and where to restart so the meaning of the ayah remains intact.

✔ Two Types of Tajweed Errors:

• Major errors (Lahn Jali): Mistakes that change the meaning, like mispronouncing letters or harakat.

• These mistakes can invalidate prayer, especially in Surah Al-Fatiha.

• Minor errors (Lahn Khafi): Mistakes that don’t change the meaning but affect the beauty of recitation.

✔ The First Tajweed Rule: Mad Asli (Natural Madd)

• Three letters of Mad Asli: Alif, Waw, and Ya

• Example formula: Nuhiha

• Two harakat length

• Changing Mad Asli can alter the meaning—e.g., لَا تَذْهَبْ (Don’t go) vs. لَتَذْهَبَنَّ (You will surely go).

If you missed the full breakdown, check out last week’s Tajweed Tuesday episode for details!

New Tajweed Rule: Wajibul Ghunnah (Mandatory Nasal Sound)

Today, we’re learning Wajibul Ghunnah—which means it’s compulsory to pronounce with a nasal sound.

✔ Only TWO letters produce Ghunnah:

• ن (Noon) and م (Meem) when they have a Shaddah (ّ)

Even without a Shaddah, Noon and Meem already have a natural nasal sound. But when they have Shaddah, it becomes Wajibul Ghunnah, meaning you must pronounce it with a clear nasalization.

Test It Yourself:

Try pronouncing “An” (أن) or “Um” (أم) while pinching your nose.

• If the sound gets blocked, that’s because these letters require nasal airflow!

• If you have a blocked nose, you will struggle to pronounce Ghunnah properly.

✔ When you see Noon or Meem with Shaddah (ّ) → Apply Ghunnah!

✔ Example words:

• إنَّ (Inna)

• ثُمَّ (Thumma)

Let’s Apply These Rules: Surah Ar-Rahman (