Surah Yaseen is the 36th chapter of the Quran, known for its significance and importance in Islamic tradition. Learning the Tajweed rules for reciting Surah Yaseen enhances the quality and accuracy of Quranic recitation.
Key Tajweed Rules in Surah Yaseen
1. Makharij al-Huruf (Pronunciation of Letters)
Correct articulation of letters: Every Arabic letter has a specific point of articulation. For example, the letter “ق” (Qaf) is pronounced from the throat, while “ر” (Ra) is articulated with the tip of the tongue touching the upper teeth.
2. Mudood (Prolongation)
Normal Mudood (two counts): When you encounter a small “madd” (ـا, ـي, ـو), you stretch the vowel for two counts.
Long Mudood (four to five counts): When a long vowel appears (e.g., “ا”, “و”, “ي”), you stretch for four or five counts, depending on the context. For example, in verse 36:1, “Ya-Seen”, the “aa” sound is prolonged.
3. Ikhfa (Concealment)
Example in Surah Yaseen: In verses like “يُحْشَرُونَ” (verse 36:32), the letter “ن” is pronounced softly with an “n” sound blending into the following letter, giving a concealed sound.
4. Qalqalah (Echoing Sound)
When to apply Qalqalah: It applies when there is a sukoon (ـْ) on the letters of Qalqalah (ق, ط, ب, ج, د).
Example: The word “فَذُوقُوا” (36:64) has the letter “ق” with sukoon, which will produce an echoing sound when pronounced.
5. Ghunnah (Nasal Sound)
Nasal sound in Tanween or Noon Sakinah: When a “ن” or “ً” appears with a sukoon, it is pronounced with a nasal tone, especially before certain letters like “م”, “ن”, “و”, etc.
Example: In verse 36:52, the word “فَذُوقُوا” has a nasal sound on the “ن”.
6. Sakinah (Sukoon)
Pronouncing letters with Sukoon clearly: Whenever a letter has a sukoon (ـْ), it should be pronounced with a slight pause.
Example: In verse 36:11, “إِنَّمَا تُنذِرُ” has a sukoon on “ر”, so there’s a slight pause when pronouncing it.
7. Idgham (Merging)
When two letters merge: If the letter “ن” or “م” is followed by certain letters, they merge smoothly without a break. In Surah Yaseen, you will find such occurrences.
Example: In verse 36:33, “أَمَّا” the “م” blends into the next letter.
8. Ikhfa Shafawi (Mouth Concealment)
Mouth Ikhfa: If “م” (Meem) is followed by a “ب” (Baa), “م” is lightly pronounced in the mouth with a partial concealment.
Example: In the verse “إِنَّمَا” in Surah Yaseen, the “م” is lightly pronounced.
Recitation Tips for Surah Yaseen with Tajweed
Focus on elongating vowels where applicable.
Practice the correct articulation of each letter, especially those with deep articulation points like “ق” and “خ”.
Be mindful of the pauses at sukoon, particularly when it occurs at the end of words.
Avoid rushing. Tajweed rules require careful, deliberate pronunciation, which might feel slow initially but will improve your recitation accuracy.
By following these Tajweed rules, your recitation of Surah Yaseen will not only be accurate but also beautiful. Practicing these rules regularly will deepen your understanding and connection to the Quranic text.
