Nun Sukun & Tanwin

Izhar Halqi

Pronounced clearly, no nasalisation.

إِظْهَار حَلْقِي
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What is this rule?

When a silent nun / tanwin meets one of the 6 throat (halqi) letters, the nun is pronounced clearly and distinctly — no hum, no merging.

How to read it

Say the 'n' firmly, then move straight on to the next letter. Don't hold it.

Trigger letters

6 throat letters (halqi).

ءهـعحغخ
NoteThe two coloured letters mark where they meet: nun/tanwin + a throat letter.

Examples of Izhar Halqi in the Qur'an

Surah Quraysh 106:4
وَءَامَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍ

wa āmanahum min khauf

"Who has fed them, [saving them] from hunger and made them safe, [saving them] from fear."

Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:4
كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ

kufuwan aḥad

"Nor is there to Him any equivalent.""

Surah Al-'Alaq 96:2
خَلَقَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ

…min 'alaq

"Created man from a clinging substance."

Surah Al-Kawthar 108:2
فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنْحَرْ

faṣalli lirabbika wanḥar

"So pray to your Lord and offer sacrifice [to Him alone]."

Surah An-Naml 27:12
مِنْ غَيْرِ سُوٓءٍ

min gairi sū'

"And put your hand into the opening of your garment [at the breast]; it will come out white without disease…"

Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:7
وَلِكُلِّ قَوْمٍ هَادٍ

wa likulli qaumin hād

"And those who disbelieved say, "Why has a sign not been sent down to him from his Lord?" You are only a warner, and for every people is a guide."

Frequently asked questions

What is Izhar Halqi in tajwid?

Pronounced clearly, no nasalisation. When a silent nun / tanwin meets one of the 6 throat (halqi) letters, the nun is pronounced clearly and distinctly — no hum, no merging.

How do you pronounce Izhar Halqi?

Say the 'n' firmly, then move straight on to the next letter. Don't hold it.

Which letters trigger Izhar Halqi?

There are 6 letters: ء هـ ع ح غ خ. 6 throat letters (halqi).

What is an example of Izhar Halqi in the Quran?

One example is in Surah Quraysh 106:4: "وَءَامَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍ" (wa āmanahum min khauf) — "Who has fed them, [saving them] from hunger and made them safe, [saving them] from fear.".

Other rules in Nun Sukun & Tanwin

Idgham Bighunnah
Merged, with nasalisation.
إِدْغَام بِغُنَّة
Idgham Bilaghunnah
Merged, without nasalisation.
إِدْغَام بِلَا غُنَّة
Iqlab
The nun turns into a mim.
إِقْلَاب
Ikhfa Haqiqi
Concealed + nasalisation.
إِخْفَاء حَقِيقِي

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