Makharij
What is the makhraj of the letter ق?
The back of the tongue touches the soft palate
What is the term for a mistake made in tajweed?
Lahn (Khafi:Minor , Jali: Major)
What is the proper phrase to say before reciting the Qur’an?
Ta`awwudh – “أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ”
What is the definition of tajweed?
Tajweed means to beautify and refers to the correct pronunciation of the Qur'an
Which letter in "الرَّحْمٰنِ" is pronounced with heaviness
The letter Raa’ (ر)
Which letters are articulated from the middle of the tongue?
Jeem, Sheen, and Yaa' (non-madd letters)
What type of mistake is made when the ر in الرَّحْمَنِ is pronounced lightly?
Lahn Khafi (minor mistake)
When is it not recommended to recite the basmalah?
When the first verse is about Shaytan, disbelievers, or Jahannam, such as in Surah Tawbah
What are the huruf al-madd?
Alif with a fathah, Waw sakin with a dammah, Yaa’ sakin with a kasrah
From which part of the mouth is the letter ر in "الرَّحِيم" articulated?
The tip of the tongue, touching the area just behind the upper front teeth
How is the letter ض pronounced in relation to the sides of the tongue?
The sound is produced by making contact between the sides of the tongue and the upper molars
What is a common mistake when reciting the letter ح?
It is often pronounced too softly, closer to هـ, which is incorrect
What does the term tarteel mean in recitation?
Reciting in a distinct and measured tone
Name the three speeds of recitation in Tajweed.
Tahqeeq (slow), Tadweer (medium), and Hadar (fast)
Which part of the tongue is used to pronounce the letter ت in "أنعمت"?
The tip of the tongue touches the root of the upper front teeth
What is the difference in articulation between the letters غ and خ?
Both are produced from the top of the throat, but غ is softer and flows more easily, while خ requires more friction
What type of mistake is made when the letter ص is pronounced without heaviness, making it sound like س?
Lahn Jaliy (major mistake)
How did the Prophet ﷺ instruct us to beautify the Qur’an?
“Beautify the Qur’an with your voices.”
What is the difference between lahn jaliy and lahn khafi?
Lahn Jaliy is a major mistake affecting meaning, while Lahn Khafi is a minor mistake affecting pronunciation quality
The letter ح in "الْحَمْدُ" is pronounced from which part of the throat?
The top of the throat (Adna' al-Halq)
What are the six letters that are articulated from the throat?
Hamzah (ء), Haa’ (ه), ‘Ayn (ع), Haa’ (ح), Ghayn (غ), Khaa’ (خ)
What error occurs when the ظ is pronounced as ذ?
A major mistake (Lahn Jaliy), as it changes the letter completely.
What is the ruling on reciting the Qur’an with Tajweed?
It is fard ala 'l-ayn (compulsory) to the extent that the meaning is not distorted
What are the four primary makharij used in the articulation of Arabic letters?
Jawf (cavity), Halq (throat), Khayshum (nasal passage), Fam (mouth)
Which reciter from Egypt is known for his melodious and precise Tajweed recitation, even regarded as one of the greatest in the 20th century?
Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary.