Idgham Shafawi
Meem Sakinah
إدغام شفوي
A meem sakinah followed by another meem merges into it, producing one doubled meem held with ghunnah.
When it applies
- م
How to pronounce it
The two meems become one stressed meem. Hold the nasal sound for two counts.
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. |
Common mistakes
- Pronouncing both meems separately.
- Dropping the ghunnah on the merged letter.