Madd Asli (Natural Madd)
Madd (Lengthening)
مد أصلي
The basic lengthening of ا, و or ي for two counts, with no hamzah or sukun following.
When it applies
- ا
- و
- ي
How to pronounce it
Hold the vowel for two counts — roughly the time to say "one, two" at reciting pace. This is the default length everything else is measured against.
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1:2 | الْعَالَمِينَ | Alif held two counts. |
| 112:1 | قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ | Natural madd in هُوَ. |
Common mistakes
- Rushing to one count, which clips the word.
- Stretching to four counts, which belongs to a different rule.