We’ve entered a new term, and that means a new Surah! This term, we begin our journey with Surah al-Fath, a powerful chapter that opens with Divine reassurance and promise.
In this episode, we recite and break down the first three āyāt, focusing on key Tajwīd principles such as:
* Nun Mushaddadah: Learn how inna is read with two harakāt of nasalisation (ghunnah) – not rushed, but softly and smoothly from the nasal passage.
* Makharij (Points of Articulation): Understand the correct way to pronounce letters like ḥā (from the middle throat) in fataḥnā and the ghayn in li-yaghfira (from the upper throat).
* Idghām and Iẓhār rules: Identify when merging is complete (like min dhambika into mim dhambika) and when letters are clearly separated.
* Mad Aṣlī (natural elongation): Spot the small alif or wāw that indicates a simple two-beat stretch.
Practical Tip:
🔁 Don’t rush your recitation. The golden rule is:
“Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.”
Break the ayah into chunks. Read slowly. Then combine. Tajwīd is about precision and beauty.
