Madd Badal
Madd (Lengthening)
مد بدل
A hamzah followed by a madd letter, lengthened two counts.
When it applies
- ء + madd letter
How to pronounce it
The hamzah comes first and the madd follows — the reverse of muttasil. Two counts in the Hafs reading.
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. |
Common mistakes
- Lengthening to four counts by confusing it with muttasil.
- Dropping the hamzah sound at the start.