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.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 106:1 | قُرَيْشٍ | Sheen spreads across the mouth. |
Common mistakes
- Narrowing the airflow so sheen approaches seen.
- Adding a whistle, which belongs to safir letters.