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Madd - Secondary Types

Learn about secondary Madd types caused by hamza or sukoon.

4 rules · 2 examples
You will be able to

Learning Objectives

  • Understand Madd Muttasil (connected) - 4-5 counts
  • Understand Madd Munfasil (separated) - 4-5 counts
  • Understand Madd Lazim (obligatory) - 6 counts
  • Practice varying prolongation lengths

Rules in this lesson

Connected Prolongation
مد متصل

Obligatory prolongation of 4-5 counts. Occurs when madd letter and hamza are in the same word.

Separated Prolongation
مد منفصل

Prolongation when madd letter is at the end of one word and hamza is at the start of the next word. Can be 4-5 counts.

Obligatory Prolongation
مد لازم

Obligatory prolongation of 6 counts. Occurs when madd letter is followed by sukoon in the same word.

Permissible Prolongation
مد جائز

Prolongation of 2, 4, or 6 counts. Occurs when madd letter is followed by hamza in a different word.

From the Quran

Madd Muttasil: hamza in same word

Madd Munfasil: hamza in next word