Rules of Nun Sakinah and Tanween Worksheet Review

Vocabulary study cards covering the definitions and 30 Quranic worksheet applications of the rules of Nun Sakinah and Tanween (Izhar Halqi, Idgham with Ghunnah, Idgham without Ghunnah, Iqlab, and Ikhfa' Haqiqi).

Al-Izhar Al-Halqi (الإظهار الحلقي)

The clear and manifest pronunciation of Nun Sakinah or Tanween without additional nasalization (ghunnah), occurring when followed by one of the six throat letters: Hamzah (ء / أ), Haa (هـ), 'Ayn (ع), Haa (ح), Ghayn (غ), or Khaa (خ).

Al-Idgham bi-Ghunnah (الإدغام بغنة)

The merging or assimilation of Nun Sakinah or Tanween into the following letter accompanied by nasalization (ghunnah), occurring when followed by one of the letters: Yaa (ي), Noon (ن), Meem (م), or Waaw (و).

Al-Idgham bi-Ghayr Ghunnah (الإدغام بغير غنة)

The complete assimilation or merging of Nun Sakinah or Tanween into the subsequent letter without nasalization (ghunnah), occurring when followed by the letters Raa (ر) or Laam (ل).

Al-Iqlab (الإقلاب)

The conversion or changing of Nun Sakinah or Tanween into a concealed Meem (م) with nasalization (ghunnah), occurring when followed by the letter Baa (ب).

Al-Ikhfa' Al-Haqiqi (الإخفاء الحقيقي)

The concealment or hiding of Nun Sakinah or Tanween between clear manifestation (Izhar) and assimilation (Idgham) with retained nasalization (ghunnah), occurring before the remaining fifteen letters of the Arabic alphabet.

Min Haad (مِن هاد)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Izhar Al-Halqi (throat manifestation), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the throat letter Haa (هـ).

Man Ya'mal (مَن يعمل)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghunnah (assimilation with nasalization), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Yaa (ي).

Ghafoorun Raheem (غفورٌ رحيم)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghayr Ghunnah (assimilation without nasalization), where Tanween is followed by the letter Raa (ر).

Min Ba'd (مَن بعد)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Iqlab (conversion to Meem), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Baa (ب).

Min Shar (مِن شر)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Ikhfa' Al-Haqiqi (real concealment), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Sheen (ش).

Man 'Alim (مَن علم)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Izhar Al-Halqi (throat manifestation), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the throat letter 'Ayn (ع).

Wujoohun Yawma'idhin (وجوهٌ يومئذ)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghunnah (assimilation with nasalization), where Tanween is followed by the letter Yaa (ي).

Hudan lil-Muttaqeen (هدى للمتقين)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghayr Ghunnah (assimilation without nasalization), where Tanween is followed by the letter Laam (ل).

Min Khayr (مِن خير)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Izhar Al-Halqi (throat manifestation), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the throat letter Khaa (خ).

Antum (أنتم)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Ikhfa' Al-Haqiqi (real concealment within a single word), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Taa (ت).

Min Maa' (مِن ماء)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghunnah (assimilation with nasalization), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Meem (م).

Samee'un 'Aleem (سميعٌ عليم)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Izhar Al-Halqi (throat manifestation), where Tanween is followed by the throat letter 'Ayn (ع).

Min Rabbihim (مِن ربهم)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghayr Ghunnah (assimilation without nasalization), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Raa (ر).

Qawman Boora (قوماً بورا)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Iqlab (conversion to Meem), where Tanween is followed by the letter Baa (ب).

Min Qabl (مِن قبل)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Ikhfa' Al-Haqiqi (real concealment), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Qaaf (ق).

Min Hakeem (مِن حكيم)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Izhar Al-Halqi (throat manifestation), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the throat letter Haa (ح).

Khayran Minhu (خيراً منه)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghunnah (assimilation with nasalization), where Tanween is followed by the letter Meem (م).

Aleemun Ladunhu (عليمٌ لدنه)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghayr Ghunnah (assimilation without nasalization), where Tanween is followed by the letter Laam (ل).

Min Salsal (مِن صلصال)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Ikhfa' Al-Haqiqi (real concealment), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Saad (ص).

Min Ghill (مِن غل)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Izhar Al-Halqi (throat manifestation), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the throat letter Ghayn (غ).

Shay'in Haalik (شيءٍ هالك)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Izhar Al-Halqi (throat manifestation), where Tanween is followed by the throat letter Haa (هـ).

Min Waal (مِن وال)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghunnah (assimilation with nasalization), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Waaw (و).

Raheemun Ra'oof (رحيمٌ رؤوف)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghayr Ghunnah (assimilation without nasalization), where Tanween is followed by the letter Raa (ر).

Min Bayn (مِن بين)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Iqlab (conversion to Meem), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Baa (ب).

Min Fadlih (مِن فضله)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Ikhfa' Al-Haqiqi (real concealment), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Faa (ف).

Qawman Dhaalimeen (قوماً ظالمين)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Ikhfa' Al-Haqiqi (real concealment), where Tanween is followed by the letter Dhaa (ظ).

Min Doon (مِن دون)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Ikhfa' Al-Haqiqi (real concealment), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Daal (د).

'Adhaabun Aleem (عذابٌ أليم)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Izhar Al-Halqi (throat manifestation), where Tanween is followed by the throat letter Hamzah (أ).

Man Nashaa' (مَن نشاء)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Idgham bi-Ghunnah (assimilation with nasalization), where Nun Sakinah is followed by the letter Noon (ن).

Jannaatin Tajree (جناتٍ تجري)

A Quranic example governed by Al-Ikhfa' Al-Haqiqi (real concealment), where Tanween is followed by the letter Taa (ت).