Understanding Ikhfaa in Tajweed

What is the English meaning of the term "Ikhfaa"?

• Showing

• Merging

• Changing

• Hiding

Under what condition does Ikhfaa occur with Noon Sakinah?

• When followed by letters of Idh-har

• When followed by letters of Idgham

• When followed by letters of Iqlab

• When followed by letters not covered by Idh-har, Idgham, or Iqlab

What is a key characteristic of performing Ikhfaa with Noon Sakinah?

• The Noon Sakinah is clearly pronounced.

• The Noon Sakinah is completely merged into the following letter.

• The mouth is shaped for the next letter without producing it yet.

• The Noon Sakinah is changed into a Meem sound.

What is the required duration for the Ghunnah (nasal sound) during Ikhfaa?

• One Harakah

• Two Harakat

• Three Harakat

• Four Harakat