📏 Level 7: Tajweed basics
Meem Saakin: three rules New
A Meem with sukoon (مْ) is read in three ways depending on the next letter.
In this lesson you will
- Know the three rules for Meem Saakin
- Keep the lips closed with a hum where needed
Learn
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The three rules
| Rule | Next letter | What to do | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
Ikhfaa Shafawi (hide with the lips) | ب | Keep the lips lightly closed with a hum (2 counts) | هُمْ بِهِۦ |
Idghaam Shafawi (merge) | م | Merge into the next Meem with a hum (2 counts) | لَهُمْ مَا كَمْ مِنْ |
Iẓhaar Shafawi (clear) | every other letter | Say the Meem clearly, no hum. Be extra clear before و ف | لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ أَلَمْ تَرَ |
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