Articulation Points
Al-Jawf (The Oral Cavity)
The empty space of the mouth and throat, from which the three madd letters emerge.
الجوف
Scope
When it applies
- ا
- و
- ي
Method
How to pronounce it
No part of the mouth touches another. The sound is shaped only by the space itself, which is why these letters can be held.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1:2 | الْعَالَمِينَ | Alif from the cavity. |
Honestly
Common mistakes
- Constricting the throat, which colours the vowel.
- Confusing the madd waw with the consonant waw.
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Other rules in this group
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Questions about this rule
What is Al-Jawf (The Oral Cavity)?
The empty space of the mouth and throat, from which the three madd letters emerge.
Which letters does Al-Jawf (The Oral Cavity) apply to?
ا، و، ي — 3 letters in total.
How is Al-Jawf (The Oral Cavity) applied?
No part of the mouth touches another. The sound is shaped only by the space itself, which is why these letters can be held.
What mistakes are common with Al-Jawf (The Oral Cavity)?
Constricting the throat, which colours the vowel. and Confusing the madd waw with the consonant waw.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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