Madd Wajib Muttasil is one of the most important types of Tajweed elongations (Madd) that every Quran reader must understand. It appears frequently in the Qur’an and directly affects the correct and beautiful recitation of Allah’s words.
In this article, you’ll learn what Madd Wajib Muttasil is, why it is called “wajib,” how many counts to read it with, and several clear examples—including special cases when the hamzah appears at the end of a word.
What Is Madd Wajib Muttasil?
Madd Wajib Muttasil (المد الواجب المتصل) is a sub-type of Madd Far‘i (secondary elongation) whose cause is the presence of a hamzah (ء) after a Madd letter within the same word.
Madd Wajib Muttasil occurs when: A Madd letter (ا – و – ي) is immediately followed by a Hamzah (ء) in the same word.
Why It Is Called “Wajib”
It is called Wajib (obligatory) because all Qur’an reciters agreed that it must be elongated more than two counts.
It is called Muttasil (connected) because the Madd letter and the Hamzah appear together in one word, not separated into two words.
How Many Counts حركات Is Madd Wajib Muttasil?
According to Hafs ‘an ‘Asim (from Ash-Shatibiyyah):
- The Madd is read for 4 or 5 counts حركات,
- And 4 counts is the most common and widely taught.
Below are clear, authentic examples of Madd Wajib Muttasil in different forms.
Examples of Madd Wajib Muttasil in Words Where Madd and Hamzah Occur in One Word
These are the standard occurrences of Madd Wajib Muttasil:
▸ Example 1
﴿ وَمَا تَفَرَّقَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَابَ إِلَّا مِن بَعْدِ مَا جَاءتْهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ ﴾ – Al-Bayyinah: 4
Word: جَاءتْهُمُ
▸ Example 2
﴿ إِنَّمَا النَّسِيءُ زِيَادَةٌ فِي الْكُفْرِ ﴾ – At-Tawbah: 37
Word: النَّسِيءُ
▸ Example 3
﴿ وَجِيءَ يَوْمَئِذٍ بِجَهَنَّمَ ﴾ – Al-Fajr: 23
Word: وَجِيءَ
▸ Example 4
﴿ وَمَا يَسْتَوِي الْأَعْمَى وَالْبَصِيرُ وَلَا الْمُسِيءُ ﴾ – Ghafir: 58
Word: الْمُسِيءُ
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Examples of Madd Wajib Muttasil with a Final Hamzah (When Stopping)
These examples show the rule when the word ends with Hamzah:
▸ Example 1
﴿ ذَٰلِكَ فَضْلُ اللَّهِ يُؤْتِيهِ مَن يَشَاءُ ﴾ – Al-Jumu‘ah: 4
If stopping on يَشَاءُ, stretch the Alif 4, 5, or 6 counts.
▸ Example 2
﴿ وَلَمَّا جَاءتْ رُسُلُنَا لُوطًا سِيءَ بِهِمْ ﴾ – Hud: 77
Words: جَاءتْ and سِيءَ
▸ Example 3
﴿ أَفَمَن كَانَ عَلَى بَيِّنَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّهِ كَمَن زُيِّنَ لَهُ سُوءُ عَمَلِهِ ﴾ – Muhammad: 14
Word: سُوءُ
▸ Example 4
﴿ إِن نَّقُولُ إِلَّا اعْتَرَاكَ بَعْضُ آلِهَتِنَا بِسُوءٍ ﴾ – Hud: 54
Word: سُوءٍ
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Special Case: Madd Wajib Muttasil at Word End
A unique scenario occurs when the hamzah appears at the end of a word. If the reader stops on this word, it is permissible to extend the elongation letter (Madd letter) by four, five, or six counts.
Examples of Words with Hamzah at the End
- يشاء (yashaa)
- السماء (as-samaa’)
- الشتاء (ash-shitaa’)
Quranic Example
In Surah Al-Jumu’ah, Ayah 4, the verse (ذَلِكَ فَضْلُ اللَّهِ يُؤْتِيهِ مَن يَشَاءُ) “Dhalika fadhlullahi yu’teehi man yashaa’u” demonstrates this rule. When stopping on the final hamzah in (يَشَاءُ – yashaa’u), the preceding Alif (ا) can be extended by four, five, or six counts.
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Conclusion
Madd Wajib Muttasil is an essential Tajweed rule where a Madd letter is followed by a Hamzah within the same word. It must be elongated 4–5 counts, with 4 being the most common.
If the Hamzah is at the end of the word, then when stopping, you may stretch 4, 5, or 6 counts.
Learning this rule helps you recite the Qur’an with accuracy, beauty, and full adherence to the prophetic method of recitation.
