LessonsRules of Sakin and Doubled Mim, Sakin Nun and TanwinQuiz

When still nun or tanwin precedes any of the six throat letters, its n sound remains clearly articulated. This is izhar halqi. The six letters are ء، ه، ع، ح، غ، خ. They originate in the throat, so the nun is not assimilated into them.

«أَنْعَمْتَ»
You bestowed favor. Ayn after nun requires clarity.
«مِنْ خَوْفٍ»
From fear. Kha after nun also requires clarity.

Izhar preserves the identity of nun. It does not demand an artificial pause or excessive emphasis. The recitation may flow continuously, without the added ghunnah characteristic of concealment or nasal assimilation.

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Throat clarity: six letters and the core rule

Rules of Sakin and Doubled Mim, Sakin Nun and Tanwin

When still nun or tanwin precedes any of the six throat letters, its n sound remains clearly articulated. This is izhar halqi. The six letters are ء، ه، ع، ح، غ، خ. They originate in the throat, so the nun is not assimilated into them.

«أَنْعَمْتَ»
You bestowed favor. Ayn after nun requires clarity.
«مِنْ خَوْفٍ»
From fear. Kha after nun also requires clarity.

Izhar preserves the identity of nun. It does not demand an artificial pause or excessive emphasis. The recitation may flow continuously, without the added ghunnah characteristic of concealment or nasal assimilation.