Other Rules · 12 / 12
Stopping Rules (Waqf)
Learn about the rules of stopping and starting in Quran recitation.
2 rules · 1 example
You will be able to
Learning Objectives
- Understand different types of stops (waqf)
- Learn about Hamzat al-Wasl
- Know which stops are obligatory, permissible, or prohibited
Rules in this lesson
Hamzat al-Wasl
همزة الوصل
A hamza that is pronounced when starting a word but silent when connected to a previous word.
Silent Letter
حرف ساكن
A letter that is written but not pronounced.
From the Quran
Hamzat al-Wasl at the beginning