Madni Qaida in English Page 51 – Lesson 19: Za'id (Additional) Alif
Welcome to Madni Qaida in English Page 51 at Learning Quraan. Lesson 19 explains the extra Alif marked with a small circle in some places of the Quran, and when it is or is not pronounced.
This page is part of Lesson 19: Za’id (Additional) Alif. See every page on the Madni Qaida in English index, or learn with a teacher in our online Quran courses.
What is on Madni Qaida in English Page 51?
- Six words where the extra Alif is skipped when joining but read when pausing, such as انا and الظنونا.
- The word سلاسلا, where both options are allowed when pausing.
- Words where the extra Alif is never pronounced, such as افائن مات.
How to Practise This Page
- An Alif with a small circle is extra and is usually not pronounced.
- In the six listed words, skip it when joining but say it when you stop.
- Learn the listed words by heart with their Surah references.
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