Day 10: 30 Days Excellence Challenge

Tajweed Rule of the Day:
Alif (ا) follows the letter before it in Thafkheem and Tarqeeq:
The pronunciation of the Alif (ا) depends on the letter before it:

• If the letter before has Thafkheem (heaviness), the Alif is pronounced with Thafkheem.

• Example: صَاعِقَةٌ → "Saa’iqah" (heavy Alif because ص is a Thafkheem letter).

• If the letter before has Tarqeeq (lightness), the Alif is pronounced with Tarqeeq.

• Example: كَافِرُونَ → "Kafiroon" (light Alif because ك is a Tarqeeq letter).

Examples for Clarity:

• Thafkheem Examples:

• صَاعِقَةٌ → "Saa’iqah" (heavy Alif because ص is a Thafkheem letter).

• طَائِرَةٌ → "Taa’irah" (heavy Alif because ط is a Thafkheem letter).

• Tarqeeq Examples:

• كَافِرُونَ → "Kafiroon" (light Alif because ك is a Tarqeeq letter).

• تَائِبٌ → "Taa’ibun" (light Alif because ت is a Tarqeeq letter).

Today’s Goal:
Recite Juz 10 and mark every occurrence of the letter Alif (ا). Focus on applying the correct rule (Thafkheem or Tarqeeq) based on the letter before it.

Reflection:
How does understanding the rules of Alif help you appreciate the precision and beauty of the Quran? Reflect on how these rules enhance your recitation and connection with Allah’s words.

Meet a Qari of the Day:
Today’s Qari is Sheikh Abdul Basit Abdus Samad. Known for his legendary recitation and mastery of Tajweed, Sheikh Abdul Basit’s style is perfect for learning the rules of Alif.

Listen to his recitation here:

Pay attention to how he applies the rules of Alif in his recitation.

Share Your Progress:
Post a screenshot of your marked Quran or share a short audio clip of your recitation using the hashtag #30DaysExcellenceChallenge. Let’s inspire each other to grow in excellence!