Shiddah (Strength)
Letter Qualities
الشدة
The sound stops completely at the point of articulation for eight letters.
When it applies
- ء
- ج
- د
- ق
- ط
- ب
- ك
- ت
How to pronounce it
The airflow is fully blocked and then released. No sound can be sustained while the letter is held.
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 96:1 | اقْرَأْ | Qaf blocks the airflow. |
Common mistakes
- Letting the sound leak, turning it into a soft letter.
- Adding a vowel on release.