Lam Qamariyyah
Rules of Lam
لام قمرية
The lam of "al-" is pronounced clearly before the fourteen moon letters.
When it applies
- ء
- ب
- ج
- ح
- خ
- ع
- غ
- ف
- ق
- ك
- م
- ه
- و
- ي
How to pronounce it
Say the lam with a clear sukun, then the following letter normally. The moon letter is not doubled.
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1:2 | الْحَمْدُ | Lam clearly pronounced before ha. |
| 113:3 | الْغَاسِقِ | Lam before ghayn. |
Common mistakes
- Merging the lam as if it were a sun letter.
- Doubling the moon letter unnecessarily.