Waqf Jaiz
Stopping (Waqf)
وقف جائز
A permissible stop, marked ج, where stopping and continuing are equally acceptable.
When it applies
- ج
How to pronounce it
Use your judgement and your breath. Neither choice is an error.
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2:26 | مَثَلًا مَا | Either stopping or continuing is valid. |
Common mistakes
- Treating it as compulsory.
- Stopping mid-phrase where the sense is still incomplete.