Tajweed Tuesday

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!

Alhamdulillah, we are now on the 4th day of Ramadan—a month of forgiveness, Qur’an, and blessings.

In this session, we will discuss:

✅ Why fasting enhances our connection with the Qur’an.

✅ Understanding the human soul, nafs, and ruh.

✅ Tajweed rules: Idgham, Ikhfa, and practical application from our Ayah of the Week (Surah Ar-Rahman 26-35).

Why Does Fasting Strengthen Our Connection with the Qur’an?

Fasting has always been linked to divine revelation.

📖 Prophet Musa (AS) fasted for 40 days and nights before receiving the Tawrah.

📖 Prophet Isa (AS) fasted for 40 days before beginning his prophetic mission.

📖 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ practised spiritual seclusion in Cave Hira, fasting in the day and worshipping at night, before receiving the first revelation in Ramadan.

The Connection Between Fasting & Spiritual Awareness

Human beings are more than just physical bodies. We have:

🔹 Ruh (Soul): The source of spiritual purity, strengthened by good deeds, dhikr, and Qur’an.

🔹 Nafs (Desires): The source of earthly cravings, constantly seeking more and never satisfied.

🔹 Aql (Intellect): The judge between the two, deciding which to prioritise.

Fasting weakens the nafs and strengthens the ruh.

💡 When we control food, desires, and distractions, our spiritual heart is more receptive to the Qur’an.

Tajweed Tuesday – Understanding Idgham (Full Merger)

Review of Past Tajweed Lessons

✅ Tajweed means beautifying our recitation by learning letter articulation and stopping rules (waqf).

✅ Avoiding mistakes:

• Major mistakes (Lahn Jali): Changing letters or harakat (can change meaning).

• Minor mistakes (Lahn Khafi): Imperfect pronunciation (doesn’t change meaning but affects beauty).

✅ Previous rules covered:

• Mad Asli (basic elongation).

• Wajibul Ghunna (compulsory nasal sound).

• Nun Sakin & Tanwin rules.

🔍 Today’s Focus: Idgham (Full Merger)

Idgham happens when Nun Sakinah (نْ) or Tanwin (ــًــٍــٌ) meets certain letters, causing the sound to merge into the next letter.

📝 Letters of Idgham: ي ر م ل و ن

💡 Mnemonic formula: “يَرْمَلُون”

Two Types of Idgham:

1️⃣ Idgham with Ghunna (Bi Ghunna) – nasal sound required

📌 Letters: ي – و – م – ن

📌 Example:

🔹 مِمْ مَّاءٍ → mim maa’ (instead of min maa’)

🔹 مِنْ نَّارٍ → min naar (instead of min naar)

2️⃣ Idgham without Ghunna (Bila Ghunna) – no nasal sound

📌 Letters: ل – ر

📌 Example:

🔹 بَرْزَخٌ لَا → barzakh laa (instead of barzakhu laa)

🔹 مِنْ رَبِّهِمْ → mir rabbihim

📌 Key Rule:

If Nun Sakinah/Tanwin meets ي – و – م – ن, read it with Ghunna (nasal sound).

If Nun Sakinah/Tanwin meets ل – ر, read it without Ghunna.

🔍 Practical Application: Tajweed in Surah Ar-Rahman (Ayahs 26-35)

💡 Key Takeaways

✅ Idgham (Full Merger) happens when Nun Sakinah/Tanwin meets Yarmaloon letters (ي ر م ل و ن).

✅ If it meets ي – و – م – ن → Read with Ghunna.

✅ If it meets ل – ر → Read without Ghunna.

✅ Ikhfa (Half Merger) happens when Nun Sakinah meets other letters (except Idgham & Izhar letters).

📌 Closing Reflections

💡 Reading Qur’an in Ramadan carries multiplied rewards!

🔹 Every letter = 10 good deeds 💎

🔹 In Ramadan, these rewards are multiplied beyond calculation!

📖 “Whoever recites one letter from the Book of Allah will receive ten rewards.” (Tirmidhi)

🤲 May Allah accept our fasting, Qur’an recitation, and efforts in this blessed month.

📅 Next Session: Tafsir Thursday – Deep dive into the meaning and lessons of Surah Ar-Rahman 26-35.

📖 Happy reading! Keep practising and see you on Thursday inshaAllah!

Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.