Waqf Lazim
Stopping (Waqf)
وقف لازم
A compulsory stop, marked مـ, where continuing would change the meaning.
When it applies
- مـ
How to pronounce it
Stop. Continuing here joins two statements that must stay apart, and the meaning shifts if you do not pause.
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. |
Common mistakes
- Reading through the mark because the breath allows it.
- Confusing مـ for waqf with مـ for iqlab.