Izhar Halqi is the Tajweed rule that requires clear pronunciation of the letters ء، هـ، ع، ح، غ، خ when they appear after a Noon Sakinah or Tanween.
These six letters are called Halqi letters because they originate from the throat (al-halq). In Izhar Halqi, the sound is articulated openly and without nasalization, ensuring clarity of recitation and accurate meaning of the Quranic words. This rule helps the reciter pronounce each letter from its proper makhraj, maintaining precision and beauty in Quranic recitation.
Izhar Halqi
Izhar Halqi involves several letters:hamza (ء), haa (ه), ain (ع), haa (ح), ghin (غ), and khaa (خ). When any of these letters appear after the Sakinah Noon or Tanween, they must be enunciated clearly.
The term “halqi” is derived from the Arabic word for throat, as these letters originate from the throat when pronounced. The clarity of pronunciation is crucial in distinguishing between words and conveying their meanings accurately.
Here are some examples of Izhar Halqi with the noon sakinah and tanween. Let’s practice pronouncing Izhar Halqi using these Quranic examples with transliteration:
1. Examples of Hamza ء With the Noon Sakinah and Tanween
- Example of Hamza with the noon sakinah in a word:
“وَهُمْ يَنْهَوْنَ عَنْهُ وَيَنْأَوْنَ عَنْهُ ۖ وَإِن يُهْلِكُونَ إِلَّا أَنفُسَهُمْ وَمَا يَشْعُرُونَ” “Wahum yanhawna AAanhu wayanawna AAanhu wain yuhlikoona illa anfusahum wama yashAAuroona” (Surat Al-An’am, 26)
- Example of Hamza with the noon sakinah in two words:
“وَمَا هُم بِضَارِّينَ بِهِ مِنْ أَحَدٍ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ”
“wama hum bidarreena bihi min ahadin illa biithni Allahi” (Surat Al-Baqarah, 102)
- Example of Hamza After Tanween:
“وَأَعْتَدْنَا لِلْكَافِرِينَ مِنْهُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا”
“waaAAtadna lilkafireena minhum AAathaban aleeman” (Surat An-Nisa’, 161
2. Examples of Haa هـ With the Noon Sakinah and Tanween
- Example of Haa with the noon sakinah in a word:
“جَنَّاتٍ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ ۖ كُلَّمَا رُزِقُوا مِنْهَا مِن ثَمَرَةٍ رِّزْقًا”
“jannatin tajree min tahtiha alanharu kullama ruziqoo minha min thamaratin rizqan qaloo hatha allathee ruziqna” (Surat Al-Baaqarah, 25)
- Example of Haa with a noon sakinah in two words:
“وَمَنْ يُضْلِلِ اللَّهُ فَمَا لَهُ مِنْ هَادٍ”
“waman yudlili Allahu fama lahu min hadin” (Surat Al-Ra’d, 33)
- Example of Haa after Tanween:
“سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ”
“Salamun hiya hatta matlaAAi alfajri” (Surat Al-Qadr, 5)
3. Examples of Ain ع With the Noon Sakinah and Tanween
- Example of Ain with the noon sakinah in a word:
“صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ”
“Sirata allatheena anAAamta AAalayhim ghayri almaghdoobi AAalayhim wala alddalleena” (Surat Al-Fatiha, 7)
- Example of Ain with the noon sakinah in two words:
“وَلَوْ أَنَّهُمْ آمَنُوا وَاتَّقَوْا لَمَثُوبَةٌ مِّنْ عِندِ اللَّهِ خَيْرٌ ۖ لَّوْ كَانُوا يَعْلَمُونَ ”
“Walaw annahum amanoo waittaqaw lamathoobatun min AAindi Allahi khayrun law kanoo yaAAlamoona” (Surat Al-Baqarah, 103)
- Example of Ain After tanwen:
“مَّا يَفْعَلُ اللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمْ إِن شَكَرْتُمْ وَآمَنتُمْ ۚ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمًا”
“Ma yafAAalu Allahu biAAathabikum in shakartum waamantum wakana Allahu shakiran AAaleeman”
(Surat An-Nisa, 147)
4. Examples of Haa ح With the Noon Sakinah and Tanween
- Example of Haa with the noon sakinah in a word:
“فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ”
“Fasalli lirabbika wainhar” (Surat Al-Kauthar, 2)
- Example of Haa with the noon sakinah in two words:
“وَمِنْ حَيْثُ خَرَجْتَ فَوَلِّ وَجْهَكَ شَطْرَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ”
“Wamin haythu kharajta fawalli wajhaka shatra almasjidi alharami”
(Surat Al-Baqarah, 149)
- Example of Haa After Tanween:
“إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا”
“inna Allaha kana AAaleeman hakeeman” (Surat An-Nisa, 11)
5. Examples of Ghin غ With the Noon Sakinah and Tanween
- Example of Ghin with the noon sakinah in a word:
“فَسَيُنْغِضُونَ إِلَيْكَ رُؤُسَهُمْ”
“fasayunghidoona ilayka ruoosahum” (Surat Al-Israa, 51)
- Example of Ghin with the noon sakinah in two words
“وَنَزَعْنَا مَا فِي صُدُورِهِم مِّنْ غِلٍّ إِخْوَانًا عَلَىٰ سُرُرٍ مُّتَقَابِلِينَ”
“WanazaAAna ma fee sudoorihim min ghillin ikhwanan AAala sururin mutaqabileena” (Surat Al-Hijr, 47)
- Examples of Ghin After Tanween:
“وَنَجَّيْنَاهُم مِّنْ عَذَابٍ غَلِيظٍ”
“wanajjaynahum min AAathabin ghaleethin” (Surat Hud, 58)
6. Examples of Kha خ With the Noon Sakinah and Tanween
- Example of Kha with the noon sakinah in a word
“وَالْمُنْخَنِقَةُ وَالْمَوْقُوذَةُ”
“waalmunkhaniqatu waalmawqoothatu” (Surat Al-Ma’idah, 3)
- Example of Khaa with the noon sakinah in two words:
“الَّذِي أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٍ وَآمَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍ”
“Allathee atAAamahum min jooAAin waamanahum min khawfin” (Surat Quraysh, 4)
- After Tanween:
“إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا خَبِيرًا”
“inna Allaha kana AAaleeman khabeeran” (Surat An-Nisa, 35).
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Conclusion
In summary, Izhar Halqi occurs when any of the six throat letters—ء، هـ، ع، ح، غ، خ—follow a Noon Sakinah or Tanween, requiring the reciter to pronounce the letter clearly and without ghunnah. Understanding this rule strengthens proper Tajweed and helps maintain the clarity of Arabic pronunciation in the Quran.
By practicing Izhar Halqi through the examples provided—covering Hamza, Haa, Ain, Haa (ح), Ghin, and Khaa—learners can improve their fluency and accuracy when reciting the Book of Allah.
