Stopping (Waqf)
Waqf Lazim
A compulsory stop, marked مـ, where continuing would change the meaning.
وقف لازم
Scope
When it applies
- مـ
Method
How to pronounce it
Stop. Continuing here joins two statements that must stay apart, and the meaning shifts if you do not pause.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6:36 | وَالْمَوْتَىٰ يَبْعَثُهُمُ اللَّهُ | Stopping preserves the meaning. |
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Common mistakes
- Reading through the mark because the breath allows it.
- Confusing مـ for waqf with مـ for iqlab.
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Other rules in this group
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Questions about this rule
What is Waqf Lazim?
A compulsory stop, marked مـ, where continuing would change the meaning.
Which letters does Waqf Lazim apply to?
مـ — 1 letter in total.
How is Waqf Lazim applied?
Stop. Continuing here joins two statements that must stay apart, and the meaning shifts if you do not pause.
What mistakes are common with Waqf Lazim?
Reading through the mark because the breath allows it. and Confusing مـ for waqf with مـ for iqlab.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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