Sakt: A brief interruption of voice (about 2 counts) without breathing, with intent to continue.
Difference from Waqf: Sakt has no breath, Waqf does.
Four Sakts in Hafs:
- Kahf 1-2: Between "عِوَجَا" and "قَيِّماً" — to prevent confusion that "قيماً" describes "عوج"
- Yasin 52: Between "مَرْقَدِنَا" and "هَذَا" — to prevent confusion that "هذا" describes the resting place
- Qiyamah 27: Between "مَنْ" and "رَاقٍ" — to prevent idgham of noon into ra
- Mutaffifin 14: Between "بَلْ" and "رَانَ" — to prevent idgham of lam into ra
Mushaf sign: Small "س" (Seen without dot) or "سكتة".
Performance:
- Brief voice cut (~2 counts)
- No breath during sakt
- Don't prolong (else becomes waqf)
- Intend to continue reading
Question: Why sakt at "بَلْ ۜ رَانَ" when the original rule is idgham of lam into ra? What are the four places?
Answer: To prevent idgham of Lam into Ra and indicate "ران" is a separate verb. Four places: (1) Kahf 1-2: عِوَجَا/قَيِّماً (2) Yasin 52: مَرْقَدِنَا/هَذَا (3) Qiyamah 27: مَنْ/رَاقٍ (4) Mutaffifin 14: بَلْ/رَانَ