Izhar | Complete Tajweed Guide | Complete Tajweed Guide

Quick Facts

Level: Essential
Category: Noon and Tanween
When it occurs: It occurs when Noon Sakinah or Tanween is followed by one of the six throat letters: Hamzah, Ha, 'Ayn, the lighter Ha, Ghayn, or Kha.
Letters involved: ء · ه · ع · ح · غ · خ

What is Izhar?

In the Noon Sakinah and Tanween family, Izhar is the case in which the Noon or tanween sound remains clear and is not merged, concealed, or changed. The condition depends on the following letter: when it is one of the six throat letters — Hamzah (ء), Ha (ه), 'Ayn (ع), the lighter Ha (ح), Ghayn (غ), or Kha (خ) — the Noon is pronounced clearly. These six letters are the entire Izhar set, and memorizing them lets the learner rule out the merging, concealment, and change cases. This rule is best learned by identifying the trigger first and then listening to a reliable demonstration of what clear pronunciation sounds like.

When does it occur?

It occurs when Noon Sakinah or Tanween is followed by one of the six throat letters: Hamzah, Ha, 'Ayn, the lighter Ha, Ghayn, or Kha.

Which letters are involved?

ءهعحغخ

How is it pronounced?

The sound stays clear, without merging or concealment, and should be reproduced with a precise opening of the sound according to qualified instruction.

Listening guidance Written explanations support recognition. Use an approved recitation and teacher feedback for sound, timing, and articulation.

Examples

Quran quotations are shown only after the Arabic text, verse reference, highlighting, and Tajweed annotation have been checked. Until then, use the clearly labelled teaching examples below and confirm recitation with a qualified teacher.

Teaching examples (not Quran quotations):

مِنْ هَادٍ — min hādin (from a guide)

Common Mistakes

Turning a clear Noon into an Idgham or Ikhfa case by mistake.
Adding an artificial sound or pause where none belongs.

Important Differences

Izhar and Idgham

Study the condition, letters, and sound of Izhar alongside Idgham so the two patterns are not treated as interchangeable.

Compare Idgham

Izhar and Ikhfa

Study the condition, letters, and sound of Izhar alongside Ikhfa so the two patterns are not treated as interchangeable.

Compare Ikhfa

Izhar and Iqlab

Study the condition, letters, and sound of Izhar alongside Iqlab so the two patterns are not treated as interchangeable.

Compare Iqlab

Remember

Six throat letters make the Noon clear: Hamzah, Ha, 'Ayn, the lighter Ha, Ghayn, and Kha.

Practice

Try to identify the trigger first, say the sound slowly, then listen and repeat. Short, accurate practice is more useful than rushing through many examples.

How can the learner recognize Izhar before choosing another rule?
What is the difference between Izhar and Idgham?

No quiz questions available for this lesson yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Izhar only a name, or does it affect the sound?

It affects the sound and the learner should hear the difference from a verified reciter.

Sources

Tajweed Rules Reference Used as a comparative terminology reference for the rule families and their standard teaching labels.

Important Note

Tajweed is best learned through both understanding and listening. Written explanations can help you understand the rules, but correct pronunciation, timing, and articulation are best learned by listening to a qualified reciter or teacher and practicing along with them.

For the best results, combine reading, listening, repetition, and guidance from a qualified Tajweed teacher.