Tajweed rules Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is Tajweed?
Tajweed is the set of rules governing the pronunciation of Quranic Arabic.
True or False: Tajweed only applies to the recitation of the Quran.
True.
What does the term ‘Makhraj’ refer to in Tajweed?
Makhraj refers to the point of articulation from which a letter is pronounced.
Fill in the blank: The rules of Tajweed help to preserve the ______ of the Quran.
pronunciation.
What are the two main categories of Tajweed rules?
The two main categories are rules of pronunciation and rules of elongation.
Which letter is pronounced from the throat according to Tajweed?
The letter ‘ع’ (Ayn) is pronounced from the throat.
What is the purpose of Ghunnah in Tajweed?
Ghunnah refers to nasalization and is used to create a specific sound in certain letters.
True or False: Idgham means to merge letters together.
True.
What does ‘Qalqalah’ refer to?
Qalqalah refers to the echoing sound produced when pronouncing certain letters.
Name one of the letters that require a Qalqalah.
‘ق’ (Qaf) is one of the letters that require a Qalqalah.
What is the rule of ‘Sakoon’?
Sakoon is a state where a letter is pronounced without any vowel sound.
Fill in the blank: The rule of ______ involves elongating a letter when followed by a specific letter.
Madd.
What is the effect of ‘Ikhfaa’ in Tajweed?
Ikhfaa involves hiding the sound of a letter when it is followed by one of the specific letters.
True or False: The rules of Tajweed are optional for Quranic recitation.
False.
What is the main goal of studying Tajweed?
The main goal is to recite the Quran correctly and beautifully.
What does ‘Madd’ indicate?
Madd indicates the elongation of a vowel sound.
Which letter is not affected by the rule of ‘Idgham’?
‘ل’ (Lam) is not affected by the rule of Idgham.
True or False: Tajweed rules can change the meaning of the Quranic text.
True.
What is ‘Iqlab’ in Tajweed?
Iqlab is the rule that changes the sound of the letter ‘ب’ (Ba) when it follows ‘ن’ (Noon) with a Sukoon.
Fill in the blank: The rule of ______ is important for proper articulation of the letters.
Makhraj.
What is the significance of practicing Tajweed?
Practicing Tajweed ensures accuracy in recitation and understanding of the Quran.
Name one of the three types of Madd.
Madd Lazim is one type of Madd.
What does ‘Tafkhim’ mean?
Tafkhim refers to the emphasis or heavy sound of certain letters in pronunciation.
