Madd (Lengthening)
Madd Muttasil
A madd letter followed by a hamzah in the same word, lengthened four to five counts and obligatory.
مد متصل
Scope
When it applies
- madd letter + ء in one word
Method
How to pronounce it
Hold four to five counts consistently. Because the hamzah is in the same word, this length is compulsory — no shorter reading is permitted.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2:31 | هَؤُلَاءِ | Madd followed by hamzah in the same word. |
| 4:1 | وَنِسَاءً | Obligatory four to five counts. |
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Common mistakes
- Reading it at two counts like a natural madd.
- Varying the length between occurrences within one recitation.
Related
Other rules in this group
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Questions about this rule
What is Madd Muttasil?
A madd letter followed by a hamzah in the same word, lengthened four to five counts and obligatory.
Which letters does Madd Muttasil apply to?
madd letter + ء in one word — 1 letter in total.
How is Madd Muttasil applied?
Hold four to five counts consistently. Because the hamzah is in the same word, this length is compulsory — no shorter reading is permitted.
What mistakes are common with Madd Muttasil?
Reading it at two counts like a natural madd. and Varying the length between occurrences within one recitation.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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