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The Rules of Madd

Madd means to prolong the sound of a vowel. The minimum prolongation of a vowel is to the measure of two vowels (2 counts), which is equal to the measure of one alif.

NATURAL MADD (ﻣﺪ ‌ﻃﺒﻴﻌﻲ)

This is pronounced from the jawf, for two counts
Madd Letter   (Surah:Verse)

Extract from Verse
(79:8)

(79:15)

(79:15)

 

Click 'here' to view practice exercises for the rules of the Natural Madd

ALL THE OTHER MADD ARE BUILT ON THIS BASIC / NATURAL MADD RULE, DEPENDING ON WHAT COMES AFTER IT
 

 

Madd caused by Hamza Madd caused by Sukoon or Shaddah Madd caused by other things

 

 

Click on the 'Summary Chart for Madd' link on the right hand sidebar to view a summarised chart for the types and branches of Madd

 

 

 

 

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