Madd (Lengthening)
Madd Arid Lissukun
A madd letter followed by a letter that is only silent because you stopped there, lengthened two, four or six counts.
مد عارض للسكون
Scope
When it applies
- madd letter + temporary sukun at a stop
Method
How to pronounce it
Applies only when you pause. Pick two, four or six counts and stay consistent. If you continue without stopping, the madd reverts to its natural length.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1:2 | الْعَالَمِينَ | When stopping at the ayah end. |
| 112:4 | أَحَدٌ | Stopping makes the final letter silent. |
Honestly
Common mistakes
- Applying the long madd while continuing rather than stopping.
- Changing the count between similar stops.
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Questions about this rule
What is Madd Arid Lissukun?
A madd letter followed by a letter that is only silent because you stopped there, lengthened two, four or six counts.
Which letters does Madd Arid Lissukun apply to?
madd letter + temporary sukun at a stop — 1 letter in total.
How is Madd Arid Lissukun applied?
Applies only when you pause. Pick two, four or six counts and stay consistent. If you continue without stopping, the madd reverts to its natural length.
What mistakes are common with Madd Arid Lissukun?
Applying the long madd while continuing rather than stopping. and Changing the count between similar stops.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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