Leen (Softness)
Letter Qualities
اللين
Waw and ya with sukun preceded by a fathah are produced with ease and no constriction.
When it applies
- وْ
- يْ
How to pronounce it
The mouth relaxes into the letter. There is no tightening of the lips or tongue.
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 106:4 | خَوْفٍ | Soft waw. |
Common mistakes
- Hardening into a full consonant.
- Lengthening as a madd while continuing.