Madd (Lengthening)
Madd Munfasil
A madd letter at the end of a word followed by a hamzah at the start of the next, lengthened two to five counts depending on the recitation style.
مد منفصل
Scope
When it applies
- madd letter at word end + ء at next word start
Method
How to pronounce it
Choose a length and keep it for the whole recitation. In Hafs it is commonly four or five counts, though two is permitted in some readings.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2:4 | بِمَا أُنْزِلَ | Madd at word end, hamzah follows. |
| 1:5 | إِيَّاكَ | Contrast — no separation here. |
Honestly
Common mistakes
- Switching length mid-recitation.
- Joining the two words so the separation is lost.
Related
Other rules in this group
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What is Madd Munfasil?
A madd letter at the end of a word followed by a hamzah at the start of the next, lengthened two to five counts depending on the recitation style.
Which letters does Madd Munfasil apply to?
madd letter at word end + ء at next word start — 1 letter in total.
How is Madd Munfasil applied?
Choose a length and keep it for the whole recitation. In Hafs it is commonly four or five counts, though two is permitted in some readings.
What mistakes are common with Madd Munfasil?
Switching length mid-recitation. and Joining the two words so the separation is lost.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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