Madd

Some sounds are held longer. The sound length depends on what follows the long-vowel letter, and whether we stop. First listen, then identify the relevant letter.

Good to know first: Elongation Letters, Stopping

1

Natural Madd

Madd Tabî‘î · Lengthen normally

2

Connected Madd

Madd Muttasil · Hamza in the same word

3

Separated Madd

Madd Munfasil · Hamza in the next word

4

Required Madd

Madd Lâzim · Strong lengthening before a permanent sukun

5

Stopping Madd

Madd ‘Ârid · Stopping changes the lengthening

6

Soft Madd

Madd Lîn · Lengthen the soft sound when stopping

Quiz

Try what you learned on 12 examples you have not seen yet.