Rules of Noon and Meem Mushaddadah with Ghunnah: The Melodic Resonance
Qari Muhammad Bilal
Senior Tajweed Tutor • Published by Rahma Quran Academy
Whenever a Noon (نّ) or Meem (مّ) carries a Shaddah (Tashdeed), it forms the highest tier of Ghunnah (nasalization). It is one of the easiest Tajweed rules to master and immediately beautifies recitation.
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ إِلَٰهِ النَّاسِ مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ
“Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, The Sovereign of mankind, The God of mankind, From the evil of the retreating whisperer...’” (Surah An-Nas 114:1-4)
Comprehensive Guidelines & Key Takeaways
1. What is Ghunnah?
A pleasing, melodic sound originating from the nasal cavity (Khayshoom), not the mouth.
2. The Timing Count
Must be held for exactly 2 harakat (the time it takes to smoothly fold or unfold a finger).
3. Consistent Application
Applies whether the word is in the middle (e.g., إِنَّ, عَمَّ) or at the end of a pause.
Teacher’s Expert Advice
Pinch your nose gently while making the Ghunnah sound; if the sound stops abruptly, you are using the correct nasal cavity!
Final Reflections
Master all tiers of Ghunnah in our beginner Tajweed courses at Rahma Quran Academy.
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