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Makhaarij — Definition & Method
Makhraj (plural: Makhaarij) means the point of exit — where the letter originates anatomically.
Purpose: Knowing the makhraj allows correct pronunciation without confusion between similar letters.
Number: Scholars agree on 17 articulation points within 5 main regions: Jawf (cavity), Halq (throat), Lisan (tongue), Shafatan (lips), Khayshoom (nasal passage).
Purpose: Knowing the makhraj allows correct pronunciation without confusion between similar letters.
Number: Scholars agree on 17 articulation points within 5 main regions: Jawf (cavity), Halq (throat), Lisan (tongue), Shafatan (lips), Khayshoom (nasal passage).
Source: Matn Al-Jazariyyah by Ibn Al-Jazari (d. 833H)
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