To show the true meanings of any statement, we must adhere to the rules and conventions that each language has established. A Quran tutor claims that by adhering to these rules and using the right language and pronunciation, we can convey the right message and attain accurate Quran reading. To understand the meaning hidden in the words when we read any given language, we must closely adhere to these rules.
The Holy Quran is written in Arabic, which is regarded as the world’s most complete language. We notice a significant variation in the meaning when we read Arabic with a minor modification to any norm. We must read the Holy Quran carefully since it is the final and most authentic Divine Book on Earth. We must comprehend these guidelines in order to do that. We will be able to read the Quran correctly and accurately understand its meanings thanks to it.
When to Stop in Quran
Before going over the rules for stopping when reading the Quran, let’s first clarify what Waqf is. Doing Waqf is defined as stopping in Arabic. In terms of its practical meaning: It involves stopping the sound at the end of a word, typically for a little interval of breathing, with the purpose of continuing the recitation rather than ending it. An Ayah may have it at the conclusion or even in the midst. It can never, however, be in the middle of a word.
Let’s know all about the main rules we need when reading Quran on this topic:
1. Stopping Signs in the Qur’an:
- مـ compulsory stop to avoid altering the meaning. It’s an indicator for the required stop.
- ج permissible stop. It’s an indicator for the sufficient stop.
- صلي (or ز) permissible stop but preferable to continue. It’s an indicator for the good stop.
- قلي permissible to continue but preferable to stop. It could be an indicator for a complete or sufficient stop.
- لا either not to cut off the recitation, or not to stop on the marked word and start on the following word. It’s an indicator of the repulsive stop.
- ∴ – The Embracing Stop: “Mu’aanaqah” is a sign found twice on two words from the Ayah, meaning if you want to stop on one of them, then you are not allowed to stop on the other. However, it’s permissible to continue without stopping on any of them as well.
It should be noted that some scholars might regard a certain stop as being good, while others might view it as being sufficient, and yet others might view it as being complete. This results from variations in interpretations of the grammatical sentence’s structure.
2. Quranic Signs of Breathless Pause
One subject connected to the rules for pausing when reading the Quran is (Sakt). In several Mushafs, the letter س is used to represent the pause that is held during recitation for two counts without breathing. In Tajweed books, there are four breaks in the recitation of the Hafs.
How to Stop While Reading Quran (Stopping on the Ends of Words)
It’s important to understand how to stop on any word when reading the Quran, in addition to mastering the laws of stopping.
The following is observed at the end of an Ayah or a sentence, or to take a breath:
Short vowels, such as Tanween, are deleted from the word’s last letter in pronunciation. The Tanween of Fathah, uttered while halting as an Alif, is an exception.
All vowels and Tanween (including Fathah’s) are deleted while pausing on Taa Marbutah (or), and the letter is pronounced as Haa with sukoon.
The Start Rules of Reading Quran
The Permitted Start:
Following a discussion of the key issues pertaining to when and how to cease reading the Quran, it is appropriate to discuss how to begin. This phrase alludes to picking up where you left off with the recitation.
In any case, it is permitted to start with the thing that follows a full or sufficient stop. Furthermore, if it is the conclusion of an Ayah, it is only permissible to begin with the thing that follows a good halt. You can pause in the middle of an Ayah when you have reached the correct meaning, and then begin reciting the verse as described earlier.
The Not permitted Start:
However, you are not permitted to stop reciting in the middle of an Ayah and then resume. You are permitted to stop at the conclusion of the Ayah only in this instance. Then, if you decide to begin later, you will do so at the beginning of an Ayah or Surah.
Additionally, you are not permitted to begin in a way that alters or affects the original meaning. If this kind of beginning has a connotation that conflicts with our religion, it could be really revolting. One will have sinned if they do this on purpose.
If a start is forbidden, the Muslim should go back until he or she finds an appropriate interpretation in the Ayah by which the stop is made. This occurs particularly when the Ayah is lengthy and difficult to come to all at once.
An Introduction to Tajweed by Umm Muhammad and Tajweed Rules of the Quran by Kareema Carol, Part 3, are the two works from which the majority of the information provided above about the guidelines for pausing when reading the Quran was taken.
