Assignments

Assignments for Lesson 2 Read Surah Quraysh and identify every instance of Madd Leen. Practice reciting the word “Al-Bayt” with a 2-count stop, then a 6-count stop. Explain the difference in the vowel before the letter in Madd Asli vs. Madd Leen. Write out 5 examples of Waw-Leen found in Juz Amma. Record yourself reciting a verse containing a Leen word without stopping, ensuring you don’t elongate it.

Assignments for Lesson 1 Identify 10 words in Surah An-Naba that contain Madd Asli. Write down the three Madd letters and their required preceding vowels. Practice reciting the word “Noohiihaa” (نوحيها) which contains all three Madd letters. Explain what happens to the meaning of a word if a 2-count Madd is shortened to 1 count. Find an Alif in the Quran that is not a Madd letter (e.g., has a vowel on it).

Assignments for Lesson 4 Scan Surah Al-Fatiha and count every instance of Izhar Shafawi. Find 3 examples where Meem Sakin is followed by Fa and 3 followed by Waw. Explain the “Special Caution” rule in your own words. Recite “Al-Hamdu” and ensure the Meem is cut off clearly without a nasal ring. Compare the number of letters in Izhar (Noon Sakin) vs Izhar Shafawi (Meem Sakin).

Assignments for Lesson 3 Find 5 examples of Ikhfa Shafawi in Surah Al-Feel. Practice reciting Hum bi-hi using both the “light touch” and “gap” methods to see which your teacher prefers. Write a paragraph explaining why Ikhfa Shafawi cannot happen in a single word. Record yourself holding the Ghunnah for exactly 2 seconds (counts). List the phonetic difference between Iqlab (from Topic 1) and Ikhfa Shafawi.

Assignments for Lesson 2 Find 5 examples of Idgham Shafawi in the 30th Juz. Practice holding the Ghunnah for exactly 2 counts 10 times. Write out the phonetic transcription of “Hum Musrifoon.” Explain why a Shaddah is placed on the second Meem in this rule. List the phonetic difference between Idgham with Ghunnah (Noon) and Idgham Shafawi.

Assignments for Lesson 1 Search Surah Al-Mulk and list 10 instances of Meem Sakinah. Write the definition of Meem Sakinah in your own words. Draw a table comparing Noon Sakin and Meem Sakin rule counts. Record yourself pronouncing a plain Meem Sakinah (e.g., in the word “Am”). Identify if the Meem in “Alhamdu” is Sakinah or Voweled.

5 Assignments (4 Marks Each) Ikhfa List: Write out the 15 letters of Ikhfa. Mouth Positioning: Describe where your tongue should be when reciting Ikhfa for the letter “Taa.” Heavy vs Light: Find 2 examples of Ikhfa with heavy letters and 2 with light letters. Recitation Practice: Record yourself reciting “Min Tahtiha.” Surah Scan: Find 10 Ikhfa examples in Surah Al-Mulk.

5 Assignments (4 Marks Each) Yarmaloon Split: Categorize the Yarmaloon letters into “With Ghunnah” and “Without Ghunnah.” Surah Recitation: Record yourself reciting Surah Al-Lahab, focusing on the Idgham. Merging Drill: Practice “Mi-rrabbihim” (No Ghunnah) 10 times. Word Search: Find 5 examples of Idgham with the letter “Waw.” Shaddah Check: Point out the Shaddah on the letter following the Noon in 3 Idgham examples.

5 Assignments (4 Marks Each) Symbol Hunt: Find 5 examples of the small Meem symbol used for Iqlab in the Qur’an. Writing Practice: Write out the phonetic transition for “Min Ba’di” (sounds like Mim-ba’di). Rule Explanation: In your own words, explain why the “N” changes to “M” before the letter Baa. Recitation Drill: Record yourself reciting “Sami’un Basir” ensuring the Iqlab is clear. Verification: List 3 Surahs where you found an Iqlab rule.

5 Assignments (4 Marks Each) Throat Letter Map: List the 6 letters of Izhar from the bottom of the throat to the top. Practice 10 Words: Find 10 words in the Qur’an where Izhar occurs. Recording: Record yourself reciting “An’amta ‘alayhim” with a clear, crisp Noon. Single Word Check: Find 3 examples where Izhar happens within a single word. Transcription: Write 5 verses containing Tanween followed by a throat letter.