Meem Sakinah
Idgham Shafawi
A meem sakinah followed by another meem merges into it, producing one doubled meem held with ghunnah.
إدغام شفوي
Scope
When it applies
- م
Method
How to pronounce it
The two meems become one stressed meem. Hold the nasal sound for two counts.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2:20 | لَهُمْ مَشَوْا | Two meems become one with ghunnah. |
| 104:8 | عَلَيْهِمْ مُؤْصَدَةٌ | Merged meem. |
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Common mistakes
- Pronouncing both meems separately.
- Dropping the ghunnah on the merged letter.
Related
Other rules in this group
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Questions about this rule
What is Idgham Shafawi?
A meem sakinah followed by another meem merges into it, producing one doubled meem held with ghunnah.
Which letters does Idgham Shafawi apply to?
م — 1 letter in total.
How is Idgham Shafawi applied?
The two meems become one stressed meem. Hold the nasal sound for two counts.
What mistakes are common with Idgham Shafawi?
Pronouncing both meems separately. and Dropping the ghunnah on the merged letter.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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