Qalqalah
Qalqalah Sughra
A light echoing bounce on ق, ط, ب, ج or د when the letter carries sukun in the middle of a word.
قلقلة صغرى
Scope
When it applies
- ق
- ط
- ب
- ج
- د
Method
How to pronounce it
Release the letter with a small bounce, without adding a vowel. The echo is audible but slight.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 96:1 | اقْرَأْ | Qaf with sukun mid-word. |
| 1:5 | نَعْبُدُ | Compare — no qalqalah letter here. |
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Common mistakes
- Adding a full vowel, so "aq" becomes "aqa".
- Bouncing as strongly as in qalqalah kubra.
Related
Other rules in this group
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Questions about this rule
What is Qalqalah Sughra?
A light echoing bounce on ق, ط, ب, ج or د when the letter carries sukun in the middle of a word.
Which letters does Qalqalah Sughra apply to?
ق، ط، ب، ج، د — 5 letters in total.
How is Qalqalah Sughra applied?
Release the letter with a small bounce, without adding a vowel. The echo is audible but slight.
What mistakes are common with Qalqalah Sughra?
Adding a full vowel, so "aq" becomes "aqa". and Bouncing as strongly as in qalqalah kubra.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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