Tafashshi (Spreading)

Letter Qualities

التفشي

The sound spreads across the mouth when pronouncing sheen.

When it applies

  • ش

How to pronounce it

Let the air disperse widely rather than channelling it. It is what separates sheen from seen.

Worked examples

Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.

ReferenceExampleNote
106:1قُرَيْشٍSheen spreads across the mouth.

Common mistakes

  • Narrowing the airflow so sheen approaches seen.
  • Adding a whistle, which belongs to safir letters.

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