Jahr (Voicing)
Letter Qualities
الجهر
The breath is held back while the vocal cords vibrate, in all letters other than the ten of hams.
When it applies
- All letters except those of hams
How to pronounce it
The letter is voiced and the breath does not escape. It is the default state for most letters.
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. |
Common mistakes
- Letting breath escape and weakening the letter.
- Confusing jahr with heaviness — they are separate qualities.