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Madd and Lengthening

Madd 'Arid li-Sukun

مَدُّ العارِضِ للسُّكون

Madd 'Arid li-Sukun is the temporary madd that occurs when a natural madd letter at the end of a word is followed by one letter and the reciter stops, leaving the ending temporarily sakin.

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Quick Facts

Level
Intermediate
Category
Madd and Lengthening
When it occurs
It occurs when a madd letter ends a word, is followed by exactly one non-madd letter, and the reciter stops on that word.
Letters involved
ا · و · ي

What is Madd 'Arid li-Sukun?

'Arid li-Sukun means occurring because of sukoon. A natural madd letter is followed by the final consonant of the word, and the reciter stops there, making that final consonant temporarily sakin. The stop imposes a temporary sukoon on the final letter, and the madd letter may then be lengthened two, four, or six counts. If the reciter continues instead, the temporary sukoon disappears and only the two counts of natural Madd remain. This rule shows how a stopping decision changes timing.

When does it occur?

It occurs when a madd letter ends a word, is followed by exactly one non-madd letter, and the reciter stops on that word.

Which letters are involved?

اوي

How is it pronounced?

When stopping: two, four, or six counts are permitted and should be applied consistently. When continuing: only the two counts of natural Madd.

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

Examples

The examples below are clearly labelled teaching examples and are not from the Quran. Use them to notice the rule, then confirm your recitation with a qualified teacher.

Teaching examples (not Quran quotations):

كَرِيمْ — karīm (generous) — Not from the Quran

Common Mistakes

  • Keeping the long length even while continuing recitation.
  • Confusing the temporary stop-sukoon with the permanent sukoon of Madd Lazim.

Important Differences

Madd 'Arid li-Sukun and Madd Tabii

Study the condition, letters, and sound of Madd 'Arid li-Sukun alongside Madd Tabii so the two patterns are not treated as interchangeable.

Compare Madd Tabii

Madd 'Arid li-Sukun and Madd Lin

Study the condition, letters, and sound of Madd 'Arid li-Sukun alongside Madd Lin so the two patterns are not treated as interchangeable.

Compare Madd Lin

Madd 'Arid li-Sukun and Madd Lazim Kalimi

Study the condition, letters, and sound of Madd 'Arid li-Sukun alongside Madd Lazim Kalimi so the two patterns are not treated as interchangeable.

Compare Madd Lazim Kalimi

Remember

The sukoon is a guest of the stop: it arrives when you pause and leaves when you continue.

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.

  1. Why does the length of 'Arid li-Sukun depend on whether you stop or continue?
  2. Which longer madd looks similar but always takes six counts?
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which count should I choose for 'Arid li-Sukun?

Two, four, or six counts are permitted; choose one duration and keep it consistent through the recitation, ideally with a teacher's guidance.

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.