Ghunnah (Nasalisation)
Letter Qualities
الغنة
A nasal resonance inherent to noon and meem in every state.
When it applies
- ن
- م
How to pronounce it
The resonance is always present; the rules govern only how long it is held, from a fraction of a count to a full two.
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 114:1 | النَّاسِ | Two full counts. |
Common mistakes
- Believing ghunnah occurs only with shaddah.
- Holding every ghunnah for the same duration.