Articulation Points Chart

Name: زينها قرآن
Author: Zayenha

Interactive map of Arabic letter articulation points in tajweed

Articulation points (makharij) are where each Arabic letter is produced. Tajweed scholars count seventeen points, traditionally grouped into five general regions: the throat cavity, throat, tongue, lips, and nasal cavity. This interactive chart shows ten detailed regions within that grouping — click any region to see its letters.

HOW TO USE

Click any anatomical region (throat, tongue, lips, etc.)
See letters belonging to that region
Read articulation description and letter characteristics

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Articulation Points Chart

Click any region to see its letters and description

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Arabic letter articulation points are there?

Tajweed scholars count seventeen articulation points for the Arabic letters, grouped into five general regions: the throat cavity, throat, tongue, lips, and nasal cavity. Zayenha Quran's tool shows ten detailed interactive regions within that grouping.

What is the difference between a letter's articulation point and its characteristic?

The articulation point is where a letter is produced, such as the throat or tongue. The characteristic is how it is produced from that point — traits like voicing, whispering, or plosiveness. Zayenha Quran's "Letter Characteristics" tool covers that side specifically.

Why does learning articulation points matter for Quran recitation?

Knowing each letter's articulation point ensures it is pronounced correctly and not confused with a nearby letter, which is the basis of accurate recitation. Many common recitation mistakes come from mixing up letters with close articulation points, like Dhad and Dha.

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