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The Most Common Words in the Quran: A Beginner's Vocabulary List
Start understanding the Quran with the words that appear on almost every page: small words, key nouns and verbs, roots, and a simple 30-day plan.
Read the pieceIdgham Mithlayn, Mutajanisayn and Mutaqaribayn Explained
The three types of idgham between letters, explained simply: identical, same-place and close letters, with Quran examples and the exceptions in Hafs.
Read the pieceHamzat al-Wasl vs Hamzat al-Qat‘: When to Pronounce the Alif
Why we say bismillah, not bi-ismillah. The difference between the connecting and cutting hamza, and how to start a word with hamzat al-wasl.
Read the pieceWhat Do the Symbols in the Quran Mean? A Guide to the Mushaf Marks
Small circles, a little meem, wavy lines and stop signs: what each mark in the Madinah Mushaf tells you, with tables and examples.
Read the pieceHow to Recite Ayat al-Kursi With Tajweed (Phrase by Phrase)
A phrase-by-phrase tajweed guide to Ayat al-Kursi (2:255): madd, ghunnah, idgham, ikhfa, the ha of the pronoun and the most common mistakes.
Read the pieceHow to Teach Tajweed to Kids: A Simple Guide for Parents
Children learn tajweed best by listening and copying first. A step-by-step path by age, the easiest rules to start with, fun activities and when to get a teacher.
Read the pieceHow to Recite the Three Quls With Tajweed (Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas)
A verse-by-verse tajweed guide to Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas: qalqalah, ghunnah, sun letters, ikhfa and madd, with the common mistakes.
Read the pieceLahn Jali vs Lahn Khafi: Clear and Hidden Mistakes in Quran Recitation
Not all recitation mistakes are the same. Learn the difference between clear mistakes (lahn jali) and hidden mistakes (lahn khafi), and which to fix first.
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