Definition of Fari Mad:
Fari Mad: any extension beyond the natural mad (two counts) due to hamza or sukoon — there are seven main types.
| Type | Cause | Length | Example |
|---|
| Muttasil | Hamza after mad letter in same word | 4-5 counts (obligatory) | "Jaa-a" / "Saa-a" |
| Munfasil | Hamza after mad letter in next word | 4-5 counts (permissible) | "Quu anfusakum" |
| Lazim | Original sukoon after mad letter in both states | 6 counts (obligatory) | "Al-Dallin" / surah openings |
| Arid lil-Sukoon | Temporary sukoon at pause after mad letter | 2 or 4 or 6 (permissible) | "Nastain" when pausing |
| Leen | Sukoon waw/yaa after fatha + temporary sukoon | 2 or 4 or 6 (permissible) | "Khawf" when pausing |
| Sila Kubra | Moving ha of pronoun before hamza | 2-4 counts | "Bihi ahadan" |
| Badal | Hamza before mad letter in one word | 2 counts (basic) | "Aamanu" orig. "a-amanu" |
Order by obligation:
Lazim (6) > Obligatory Muttasil (4-5) > Permissible Munfasil (4-5) > Arid (2-4-6)
Question: What is the difference between Muttasil and Munfasil mad in terms of cause and ruling?
Answer: Muttasil: hamza in same word after mad letter — obligatory (4-5). Munfasil: hamza in separate word after mad letter — permissible (4-5).