Ghunnah — Definition & Five Levels
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Ghunnah: A melodic nasal resonance from the nasal passage (Khayshoom), lasting 2 counts at full strength.
5 levels (strongest to weakest):
1. Doubled Noon/Meem (نّ مّ) — fullest
2. Idgham with Ghunnah — strong
3. Ikhfa — medium
4. Izhar Noon/Meem — lighter
5. Moving Noon/Meem — lightest
Source: Matn Al-Jazariyyah by Ibn Al-Jazari
Question: What is the strongest level of Ghunnah? And the weakest?
Answer: Strongest: doubled Noon/Meem. Weakest: moving Noon/Meem