Assignments

5 Assignments 4 Marks each Syllable Transcription: Take 10 three-letter words from the Quran that contain a Sukoon. Transcribe them into English syllables, emphasizing the stop (e.g., Ya-sh-rab). Visual Hunting: Find and circle 15 Sukoon symbols on a single page of the Mushaf to build visual recognition. Sakinah Word Bank: List 10 words that end in a Sukoon and practice stopping your breath precisely on the last letter without “leaking” a vowel. Breath Control Exercise: Recite a verse containing multiple Sukoons. Hold each Sakinah letter for one silent beat before continuing to the next vowel. Recording Task: Record yourself reading the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq. Listen back specifically for clean, “resting” sounds on the non-Qalqalah Sakinah letters.

5 Assignments 4 Marks each The “Bay” Sound Practice: Say the English word “Bay” 5 times, then say the Arabic word “Bayt” 5 times. Focus on keeping that same soft flow. Script Comparison: Write out Bīti (Yaa Maddah) and Bayti (Yaa Leen). Practice the transition from the stretched “EE” to the flowing “AY.” Surah Al-Asr Analysis: Read the last word of each verse. Do any of them contain Yaa Leen? Mirror Drill: Look in a mirror while saying “Alaykum” (عَلَيْكُمْ). Your jaw should drop for the Ayn and Lam and then move slightly for the Yaa glide. Listening Task: Listen to a professional Qari recite Surah Quraysh. Pay close attention to how they handle the word “Sayf” (الصَّيْفِ).

Lesson 1 Assignments Madd vs. Leen Table: Write 5 pairs of words. One with Waw Maddah (e.g., Qūlu) and one with Waw Leen (e.g., Qawl). Read them side-by-side to hear the difference. Surah Quraysh Audit: This Surah is famous for Leen sounds. Find every instance of Waw Leen in the first two verses. Lip Movement Video: Record yourself saying “Yawm” (يَوْم). Watch your lips; they should start relaxed for the Yaa and round smoothly for the Waw. The One-Count Drill: Use a timer or tap your hand. Practice 10 Waw Leen words, ensuring you do not exceed 1 count of duration.  

5 Assignments 4 Marks each The “OO” Drill: Record yourself saying Lahuu, Minhuu, Anhuu (using the Inverted Dhammah sound). Ensure the lips are rounded the entire time. Symbol Hunt: Find 10 words in Surah Al-Ikhlas or Surah Al-Falaq that use a Dhammah or Inverted Dhammah. Transcription: Write out 5 letters with an Inverted Dhammah and their equivalent Waw Maddah forms (e.g., لٗ = لُو). The “Hook” Drawing: Draw the Inverted Dhammah symbol 20 times to get used to its visual shape. Comparative Reading: Read a list of words where some have a regular Dhammah (1 count) and others have an Inverted Dhammah (2 counts).

5 Assignments 4 Marks each The Smile Check: Record a video of yourself pronouncing 10 letters with Standing Kasrah. Your “smile” position should be visible and held for the full duration. Pronoun Search: Find 5 words in the Quran that end with the letter Haa carrying a Standing Kasrah. Sound Comparison: Listen to an audio clip of “Bihi” (short) and “Bihee” (long). Write down which one is correct based on the Standing Kasrah. Vowel Stacking: Practice a word that has a Standing Fatha followed by a Standing Kasrah (e.g., Hā-hī). Focus on the transition between the two. Writing Exercise: Write the letters Seen, Sheen, and Jeem with Standing Kasrah and read them aloud 5 times each.

5 Assignments 4 Marks each Visual Match: Write 10 letters with Alif Maddah (e.g., بَا) and next to them, write the same letters with a Standing Fatha (بٰ). Practice reading them to ensure they sound identical. Surah Al-Fatiha Hunt: Find the word “Ar-Rahman” and “Maliki.” Identify the Standing Fatha in these words. The 2-Count Timer: Record yourself pronouncing 5 letters with Standing Fatha, using a metronome or finger taps to ensure each is exactly 2 counts. Transcription Drill: Take a sentence from your workbook and rewrite it, replacing Alif Maddah with Standing Fatha where possible. Heavy Standing Fatha: Practice the heavy letters (like Qaf or Saad) with Standing Fatha. Ensure the sound remains “thick” for the full 2 counts.

5 Assignments 4 Marks each The Circle Test: Use your fingers to check the circle of your lips while pronouncing Buu, Tuu, Ruu. Silent Alif Hunt: Find 5 words in the Quran that end in Waw Maddah followed by a silent Alif. Vowel Mixing: Write a word with three letters, each using a different Madd (e.g., Tuu-Bee-Naa). Short vs. Long Drill: Read Ku then Kuu, Tu then Tuu. Record and listen for the distinct doubling of length. Heavy Rounding: Practice the heavy letters with Waw Maddah (Quu, Suu). Ensure the “OO” sound remains deep.

5 Assignments 4 Marks each The Smile Drill: Practice saying Ee, Bee, Tee while looking in a mirror. Your mouth must maintain a consistent smile shape throughout the 2 counts. Word Conversion: Take words with a single Kasrah (like Di-ni) and rewrite them as Madd words (Dee-nee). Dotless Yaa Hunt: Find 5 examples in the Quran where a Yaa is used for Madd but has no dots underneath it. Length Recording: Record yourself reading Lee, Mee, Nee. Ensure they are exactly twice as long as the short Li, Mi, Ni. Transcription: Write the letters Sheen, Jeem, and Zeem connected to a Yaa Maddah.

5 Assignments 4 Marks each The Comparison List: Write 10 letters with a single Fatha in one column and the same letters with Alif Maddah in the second. Practice reading them side-by-side. Juz Amma Search: Find 10 words in Surah An-Naba that contain an Alif Maddah and circle them. The Finger-Count Drill: Record yourself pronouncing Maa, Laa, Saa, using your fingers to time the 2-count duration exactly. Letter-Alif Marriage: Practice joining different letters to Alif (e.g., Baa-Alif, Taa-Alif, Kha-Alif) to see how the connection looks visually. Heavy vs. Light: Record the difference between a “Light” Alif Maddah (Saa) and a “Heavy” one (Taa as in Ta-ha).

5 Assignments 4 Marks each The 2-Second Challenge: Read a list of 10 mixed-vowel words. You must finish each word in under 2 seconds without errors. Sound Recording: Record yourself reading the sequence: Ba-bi-bu, Ta-ti-tu, Sa-si-su. Focus on the clarity of each vowel. Vowel Identification: Look at 5 words and, without reading the letters, name the vowels in order (e.g., “Dhammah, Kasrah, Fatha”). The Heavy-Light Mix: Read words that mix heavy letters (like Qaf) and light letters (like Lam) with different vowels. Mirror Drill: Watch your mouth in a mirror as you read 5 words to ensure your lip and jaw movements are distinct for each vowel.