What Is Madd in Tajweed? Types of Prolongation Explained
Madd means elongation - stretching a vowel sound longer than normal: 2, 4, or 6 counts (harakat). It happens with long vowels Alif, Waw, Yaa. For USA & UK beginners, Madd is key for beautiful recitation.
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Main Types of Madd
- 1. Madd Asli / Tabi'i (Natural) - 2 counts: Basic long vowel - e.g. ููุงู - qaa-la
- 2. Madd Badal - 2 counts: Hamza + Madd letter - e.g. ุขู ููู
- 3. Madd Ewad - 2 counts: At stop with tanween fatha - e.g. ุนููููู ูุง โ ุนููููู ูุง
- 4. Madd Far'i - 4 or 5 counts: Due to Hamza - Muttasil, Munfasil
- 5. Madd Lazim - 6 counts: Due to sukoon/shaddah - longest, most important
How Long is Each Madd?
Start with 2 counts, then practice 4 and 6 with teacher. Don't stretch too short or too long.
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