LessonsRules of Sakin and Doubled Mim, Sakin Nun and TanwinQuiz

Doubled mim and doubled nun: ghunnah is required.

Unvowelled mim:
1. Before م — labial assimilation with ghunnah.
2. Before ب — labial concealment with ghunnah.
3. Before other letters — labial clarity, especially before fa and waw.

Unvowelled nun / tanwin:
1. ء ه ع ح غ خ — throat clarity.
2. ي ن م و — assimilation with ghunnah; mind the word boundary.
3. ل ر — assimilation without ghunnah.
4. ب — conversion with ghunnah.
5. ت ث ج د ذ ز س ش ص ض ط ظ ف ق ك — true concealment.

Exception: «دُنْيَا، بُنْيَان، قِنْوَان، صِنْوَان» preserve clear nun. After understanding the rules, repeat the actual sounds and seek correction by a qualified reciter. The next unit covers alif, waw and ya.

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Final decision guide for mim, nun and tanwin

Rules of Sakin and Doubled Mim, Sakin Nun and Tanwin

Doubled mim and doubled nun: ghunnah is required.

Unvowelled mim:
1. Before م — labial assimilation with ghunnah.
2. Before ب — labial concealment with ghunnah.
3. Before other letters — labial clarity, especially before fa and waw.

Unvowelled nun / tanwin:
1. ء ه ع ح غ خ — throat clarity.
2. ي ن م و — assimilation with ghunnah; mind the word boundary.
3. ل ر — assimilation without ghunnah.
4. ب — conversion with ghunnah.
5. ت ث ج د ذ ز س ش ص ض ط ظ ف ق ك — true concealment.

Exception: «دُنْيَا، بُنْيَان، قِنْوَان، صِنْوَان» preserve clear nun. After understanding the rules, repeat the actual sounds and seek correction by a qualified reciter. The next unit covers alif, waw and ya.