What Is Ghunnah in Tajweed? Rules & Examples
Ghunnah is a nasal sound that comes from nose, held for 2 counts (harakah). It happens in Noon Mushaddad (ูู) and Meem Mushaddad (ู ู). For beginners USA & UK, Ghunnah is fun to learn after Qalqala.
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Where Does Ghunnah Happen?
- Noon Mushaddad ูู - e.g. ุฅูููู - inna (hold 2 counts)
- Meem Mushaddad ู ู - e.g. ุซูู ูู - thumma
- Idgham with Ghunnah, Iqlab, Ikhfa - also have Ghunnah 2 counts (intermediate)
How Long Is Ghunnah?
Ghunnah is 2 harakah (counts) - about 2 seconds, nasal from nose. Teacher will help you feel it.
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