The Narrations of Hisham and Ibn Dhakwan from Ibn Amir — The Fundamental Difference

Ibn Amir Al-Shami (d. 118 AH):
Imam of the people of Syria — read from Al-Mughira ibn Abi Suhayb from Uthman ibn Affan. Two main narrators:

1. Narration of Hisham (Hisham ibn Ammar — d. 245 AH):

• Madd munfasil: 4-5 counts (moderate to long).
• Two hamzas in one word: tashil of the second hamza.
• Mim al-jama (plural mim): Hisham sometimes links it with a waw.
• Pausing on "Al-Quds": Hisham has two options — dhamma or sukun on the dal.

2. Narration of Ibn Dhakwan (Abdullah ibn Ahmad — d. 242 AH):

• Madd munfasil: 4 counts (moderate).
• Two hamzas in one word: full tahqiq of both hamzas (more precise than Hisham).
• Mim al-jama: Ibn Dhakwan generally does not link it with waw.

Key distinction:
Hisham is more inclined toward tashil and breadth — Ibn Dhakwan toward tahqiq. Hisham has unique options in pausing and connecting not shared by Ibn Dhakwan.