Understanding Tajwid Concepts

What is the definition of Makhraj?

• Makhraj is the point of articulation for Arabic letters.

• Makhraj refers to the meaning of Arabic words.

• Makhraj is the style of writing Arabic letters.

• Makhraj is the history of the Arabic language.

How many Makhraj points are there in Arabic?

• 12

• 20

• 17

• 15

Can you name one letter and its Makhraj?

• ت (Ta) - Throat

• ب (Ba) - Lips

• س (Seen) - Teeth

• ج (Jeem) - Tongue

What does Ghunna mean in Tajwid?

• Ghunna means a prolonged vowel sound in Tajwid.

• Ghunna refers to a type of pause in Tajwid.

• Ghunna means a nasal sound in Tajwid.

• Ghunna is a style of recitation in Tajwid.

How long should Ghunna be held?

• 2 counts

• 1 count

• 5 counts

• 3 counts

What is Idgham in Tajwid?

• Idgham refers to the pronunciation of letters in isolation.

• Idgham is the merging of letters in Tajwid.

• Idgham is the repetition of letters in Tajwid.

• Idgham is the separation of letters in Tajwid.

What are the two types of Idgham?

• Idgham with Ikhfaa and Idgham without Ikhfaa

• Idgham with Ghunnah and Idgham without Ghunnah

• Idgham with Tanween and Idgham without Tanween

• Idgham with Qalqalah and Idgham without Qalqalah

What does Qalqalah refer to in Tajwid?

• Qalqalah is the echoing sound produced by certain letters in Tajwid.

• Qalqalah refers to the speed of recitation in Tajwid.

• Qalqalah is a type of prayer in Islam.

• Qalqalah is the pause between verses in the Quran.

Can you name the letters of Qalqalah?

• ا, س, ع, ت, خ

• ص, غ, ف, ه, ز

• ق, ط, ب, ج, د

• م, ن, ل, ك, ي

What is the effect of Qalqalah on pronunciation?

• Qalqalah changes the meaning of words entirely.

• Qalqalah makes letters silent in pronunciation.

• Qalqalah is only applicable to vowels in Arabic.

• Qalqalah causes a bouncing or echoing sound in the pronunciation of specific Arabic letters.