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Ghunnah Letters [new]

When it has a Shaddah (مّ), it is called .

Mastering the is a gateway to achieving a soulful and correct recitation of the Quran. By focusing on the Noon and Meem , and paying close attention to the rules of Idgham and Ikhfa’ , you can transform your recitation from a simple reading into an act of rhythmic worship. ghunnah letters

Ikhfa’ is the "hiding" of the Noon Sakinah or Tanween when followed by any of the 15 Ikhfa’ letters. During this hiding process, a Ghunnah is sustained. The tongue stays in a neutral position—not quite touching the roof of the mouth—allowing the air to escape primarily through the nasal cavity. Iqlab (Conversion) When it has a Shaddah (مّ), it is called

This occurs with 15 other letters (such as ت , ث , ج ) where the Noon sound is "hidden" and replaced by a nasal sound. Ikhfa’ is the "hiding" of the Noon Sakinah

There is that inherently carries a permanent Ghunnah when it has a shaddah (ّ):