MADD AL-ARIDH LL-SUKOON

what is meant by “Madd AL-Aarid LL-Sukoon” ?

Madd Aridh Ll-Sukoon means “temporary Madd for stopping ”.

Conditions of Madd Aridh Ll-Sukoon :

1- (Madd Tabee’ee)

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2- (letter at end of the word)

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3- (Stopping at that word)

1. Definition of Madd AL-Aarid LL-Sukoon:

   • Aridh means temporary, so we can translate it as Temporary Mad.
   • When a sukoon unexpectedly appears on a word after a Madd letter, it triggers this unique elongation.
     

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2. Scenarios:

   • Madd Al-Aarid occurs when the last letter of a word has a fatha (short vowel).
     • Depending on the last harakah (vowel) of the word, elongation ranges from 1 to 4 alif amounts.
   • If the last letter has a kasra (another short vowel), it can be prolonged even further – up to five levels of Alif.
     • Alternatively, it can be recited with kasra and Rawm, indicating a soft and low tone.
   • When the last letter has a damma, it can also be elongated from one level of Alif up to five levels.
     • In this case, it’s recited only with kasra and Rawm.
     • Optionally, the reciter can shape their lips in the circular form of a damma without actually pronouncing it.

Notes :-

• Madd Aridh Ll-Sukoon can be prolonged 2,4 or 6 beats.

•  Madd Aridh Ll-Sukoon  only exists if the reader stops on that word . Otherwise it should be considered as a Madd Tabee’ee of two beats .

Examples of Madd AL-Aarid LL-Sukoon : –

(الرَّحِيمُ)

(الْمُسْتَقِيمَ)

1. Mad Al-Aarid with Fatha (Temporary Elongation):

   • When a temporary sukoon unexpectedly appears on a word after a Madd letter, the elongation is determined based on the last harakah (vowel) of the word.
   • Examples:
     • الْكَافِرُونَ (Al-Kafirun 1)
     • وَالزَّيْتُونِ (At-Tin 1)
     • الْعَالَمِينَ (Al-Fatihah 2)
     • الْمُفْلِحُونَ (Al-Baqarah 5)
     • شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ (Al-Mulk 1)

2. Madd Al-Aarid with Kasra (Extended Elongation):

   • When the last letter of a word has a kasra, it can be prolonged even further – up to five levels of Alif.
   • Alternatively, it can be recited with kasra and Rawm, indicating a soft and low tone.
   • Example: يَسْتَوْفُونَ (Yastawfooon)

3. Mad Al-Aarid with Damma (Permissible Prolongation):

   • If the last letter has a damma, it can also be elongated from one level of Alif up to five levels.
   • This elongation is recited only with kasra and Rawm.
   • Optionally, the reciter can shape their lips in the circular form of a damma without actually pronouncing it.
   • Example: الْفَسَادَ (Al-Fasaad)