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Tahqiq vs. Tashil of Hamza — Warsh Softens Where Hamza Fully Pronounces

readings Level: advanced differences rdg-042
ءَأَنذَرۡتَهُمۡ أَمۡ لَمۡ تُنذِرۡهُمۡ
— البقرة 6
Tahqiq: Fully pronouncing hamza with its original articulation point (deepest throat).
Tashil: Softening hamza by any known method (naql, ibdal, or bayna-bayna).

Difference between Warsh and Hamza in this chapter:
PositionHamzaWarsh
Single hamza in wordFull tahqiqMay soften via naql or ibdal
Two hamzas in one wordTahqiq first, soften secondDifferent softening method
Hamza at stopSpecial softening at stopNaql or ibdal by position

Comprehensive example: "A-andhartahum" (2:6) — Hafs: two full hamzas. Warsh: softens the second bayna-bayna. Hamza: full tahqiq when connected, softens at stop.
Source: Al-Nashr (1/356); Al-Dani (p.33); Al-Shatibiyya
Question: How do Hafs, Warsh, and Hamza recite "a-andhartahum"?
Answer: Hafs: two full hamzas. Warsh: softens the second bayna-bayna. Hamza: full tahqiq when connected, softens the second at a stop.
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