Madd (Lengthening)
Madd Badal
A hamzah followed by a madd letter, lengthened two counts.
مد بدل
Scope
When it applies
- ء + madd letter
Method
How to pronounce it
The hamzah comes first and the madd follows — the reverse of muttasil. Two counts in the Hafs reading.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2:4 | آمَنُوا | Hamzah then alif. |
| 106:4 | آمَنَهُمْ | Two counts. |
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Common mistakes
- Lengthening to four counts by confusing it with muttasil.
- Dropping the hamzah sound at the start.
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Other rules in this group
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Questions about this rule
What is Madd Badal?
A hamzah followed by a madd letter, lengthened two counts.
Which letters does Madd Badal apply to?
ء + madd letter — 1 letter in total.
How is Madd Badal applied?
The hamzah comes first and the madd follows — the reverse of muttasil. Two counts in the Hafs reading.
What mistakes are common with Madd Badal?
Lengthening to four counts by confusing it with muttasil. and Dropping the hamzah sound at the start.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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