Letter Qualities
Jahr (Voicing)
The breath is held back while the vocal cords vibrate, in all letters other than the ten of hams.
الجهر
Scope
When it applies
- All letters except those of hams
Method
How to pronounce it
The letter is voiced and the breath does not escape. It is the default state for most letters.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 112:1 | قُلْ | Qaf is voiced. |
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Common mistakes
- Letting breath escape and weakening the letter.
- Confusing jahr with heaviness — they are separate qualities.
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Questions about this rule
What is Jahr (Voicing)?
The breath is held back while the vocal cords vibrate, in all letters other than the ten of hams.
Which letters does Jahr (Voicing) apply to?
All letters except those of hams — 1 letter in total.
How is Jahr (Voicing) applied?
The letter is voiced and the breath does not escape. It is the default state for most letters.
What mistakes are common with Jahr (Voicing)?
Letting breath escape and weakening the letter. and Confusing jahr with heaviness — they are separate qualities.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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