Intermediate
Madd
Surah: Al-Baqarah (26)
Madd Al-Leen — Sukoon Waaw and Yaa Followed by Hamza
يُضِلُّ بِهِ كَثِيرًا وَيَهْدِي بِهِ كَثِيرًا وَمَا يُضِلُّ بِهِ إِلَّا الْفَاسِقِينَ
— البقرة الآية 26
Definition:
Madd Al-Leen is the extension of the two leen letters (sukoon waaw and sukoon yaa, each preceded by a fatha) when followed by a hamza in the same word. Its length ranges from 2 to 6 counts when pausing.
The Two Leen Letters:
Rule in Connection and Pause:
Examples:
• "Shay'in" (Al-Baqarah: 20) — sukoon yaa preceded by fatha before the hamza.
• "Al-Soo'a" (Al-Baqarah: 49) — sukoon waaw preceded by fatha before the hamza.
Madd Al-Leen is the extension of the two leen letters (sukoon waaw and sukoon yaa, each preceded by a fatha) when followed by a hamza in the same word. Its length ranges from 2 to 6 counts when pausing.
The Two Leen Letters:
- Sukoon waaw preceded by fatha: e.g., "Khawfun" (fear)
- Sukoon yaa preceded by fatha: e.g., "Baytun" (house)
Rule in Connection and Pause:
- When continuing (wasl): 2 counts only.
- When pausing (waqf): Three options are permitted: 2, 4, or 6 counts.
Examples:
• "Shay'in" (Al-Baqarah: 20) — sukoon yaa preceded by fatha before the hamza.
• "Al-Soo'a" (Al-Baqarah: 49) — sukoon waaw preceded by fatha before the hamza.
Source: Matn Al-Jazariyya by Ibn Al-Jazari; Al-Tuhfa Al-Saniyya by Al-Jamzuri
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What are the two leen letters? What is their extension length when pausing?
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