N turns into M

Iqlâb · Change it into a hidden M sound
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Read connected · Quran 2:27

مِنْ بَعْدِ

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Lesson summary

After silent nûn or tanween, before ب, the N turns into an M with a nasal sound.

How do I read it?

Do not say the N; close the lips gently, make a nasal M, then go on to ب.

Letters: ب

Remember: ب → the N becomes an M.

  • In the Mushaf, iqlab is often shown with a small م.
  • Do not overdo the M: the lips close gently while the nasal sound goes on.

Examples

  • مِنْ بَعْدِQuran 2:27
  • صُمٌّ بُكْمٌQuran 2:18
  • يَنْبُوعًا
  • سَمِيعًا بَصِيرًاQuran 4:58
  • شَدٖيدٌ بِمَا
  • جَمٖيعًا بَعْضُكُمْ
  • وَمَا يَنْبَغٖى