Sifat al-Huruf and Tanween

Each letter has different characteristics, such as short vowel, long vowels, nasal vowel and heavy vowel. Knowing these characteristics makes the recitation of the Surah more accurate and similar to the reading of the Prophet. The tanween is a small sound heard at the end of a recitation without vowel signs. It has three types: the fatwa (vowel in a), the un, and the jazira (). Proper pronunciation requires knowledge of the characteristics of the letters before reading. Learners should practice pronouncing each sound clearly and then move on to reading words and syllables. These exercises regularly make reading fluid and clear.