The author's starting principle is that the Qur'an must be recited correctly, observing tajwīd. Each letter should retain its proper sound, and vowels, sukūn, and shaddah should not be altered.
Replacing one consonant with another is more than a loss of beauty: it changes the pronounced word. Changing a vowel or dropping a shaddah may also alter its form. This is why articulation points and vowel marks matter.
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The first responsibility: accurate recitation
Why Tajwīd Matters: Foundations and Terminology
The author's starting principle is that the Qur'an must be recited correctly, observing tajwīd. Each letter should retain its proper sound, and vowels, sukūn, and shaddah should not be altered.
Replacing one consonant with another is more than a loss of beauty: it changes the pronounced word. Changing a vowel or dropping a shaddah may also alter its form. This is why articulation points and vowel marks matter.