Ikhfa Shafawi
Meem Sakinah
إخفاء شفوي
A meem sakinah followed by ب is hidden at the lips with a two-count nasal sound.
When it applies
- ب
How to pronounce it
Bring the lips together very lightly — touching but not pressed — and hold the nasal sound before releasing into the ba.
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2:8 | وَمَا هُمْ بِمُؤْمِنِينَ | Meem sakinah before ba. |
| 105:4 | تَرْمِيهِمْ بِحِجَارَةٍ | Meem hidden at the lips. |
Common mistakes
- Pressing the lips firmly, which produces a clear meem.
- Omitting the ghunnah entirely.