Nun Sukun & Tanwin

Idgham Bilaghunnah

Merged, without nasalisation.

إِدْغَام بِلَا غُنَّة
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What is this rule?

A silent nun / tanwin meeting lam ( ل ) or ra ( ر ) merges completely into that letter — with NO nasal hum.

How to read it

Merge straight into the lam/ra without leaving any hum behind. As if the nun disappears.

Trigger letters

لر
NoteA subtle difference from idgham bighunnah: here there is no nasalisation at all.

Examples of Idgham Bilaghunnah in the Qur'an

Surah Al-Baqarah 2:2
هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ

hudal lil-muttaqīn

"This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allāh -"

Surah Al-Baqarah 2:5
عَلَىٰ هُدًى مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ

'alā hudam min rabbihim

"Those are upon [right] guidance from their Lord, and it is those who are the successful."

Frequently asked questions

What is Idgham Bilaghunnah in tajwid?

Merged, without nasalisation. A silent nun / tanwin meeting lam ( ل ) or ra ( ر ) merges completely into that letter — with NO nasal hum.

How do you pronounce Idgham Bilaghunnah?

Merge straight into the lam/ra without leaving any hum behind. As if the nun disappears.

What is an example of Idgham Bilaghunnah in the Quran?

One example is in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:2: "هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ" (hudal lil-muttaqīn) — "This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allāh -".

Other rules in Nun Sukun & Tanwin

Izhar Halqi
Pronounced clearly, no nasalisation.
إِظْهَار حَلْقِي
Idgham Bighunnah
Merged, with nasalisation.
إِدْغَام بِغُنَّة
Iqlab
The nun turns into a mim.
إِقْلَاب
Ikhfa Haqiqi
Concealed + nasalisation.
إِخْفَاء حَقِيقِي

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