Day 08: 30 Days Excellence Challenge
Tajweed Rule of the Day:
Extra Rules of Raa (ر) when Sakin (رْ):
When the letter Raa (ر) has a Sukoon (رْ), its pronunciation (Thafkheem or Tarqeeq) depends on the harakah (vowel) of the letter before it:
Thafkheem: Pronounce the Raa heavily if the letter before it has a Fatha (َ) or Damma (ُ).
Example: قُرْآنٌ → "Qur’aanun" (heavy Raa because the letter before has a Damma).
Tarqeeq: Pronounce the Raa lightly if the letter before it has a Kasrah (ِ).
Example::أُولِي الْإِرْبَةِ →" Uli-l-irbati" (light Raa because the letter before has a Kasrah).
Examples for Clarity:
Thafkheem Examples:
قُرْآنٌ → "Qur’aanun" (heavy Raa because the letter before has a Damma).
خُرْجًا → "Khurjan" (heavy Raa because the letter before has a Fatha).
Tarqeeq Examples:
وَجَاءَ فِرْعَوْنُ→ wa jaa’a fir‘awnu (light Raa because the letter before has a Kasrah).
بِرْدًا → "Birdan" (light Raa because the letter before has a Kasrah).
Today’s Goal:
Recite Juz 8 and mark every occurrence of the letter Raa (ر) with a Sukoon. Focus on applying the correct rule (Thafkheem or Tarqeeq) based on the harakah of the letter before it.
Reflection:
How does understanding the rules of Raa when it is Sakin 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 Yasser Al-Dosari. Known for his powerful and emotional recitation, Sheikh Yasser’s style is perfect for learning the rules of Raa.
Listen to his recitation here:
Pay attention to how he applies the rules of Raa when it is Sakin.
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!
