Tafkhim & Tarqiq

Ra Tarqiq

The ra is read light.

رَاء مُرَقَّقَة
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What is this rule?

Ra is read light (tarqiq) when it carries a kasrah, or when it is silent but the preceding letter carries an original kasrah.

How to read it

Lower the back of the tongue to produce a light, soft 'ri'.

Trigger letters

Ra with a kasrah, or a silent ra preceded by an original kasrah.

رِرْ

Examples of Ra Tarqiq in the Qur'an

Surah Al-Falaq 113:2
مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ

min syarri mā khalaq

"From the evil of that which He created"

Surah Al-Fajr 89:10
وَفِرْعَوْنَ ذِى ٱلْأَوْتَادِ

wa fir'auna żil-autād

"And [with] Pharaoh, owner of the stakes?"

Frequently asked questions

What is Ra Tarqiq in tajwid?

The ra is read light. Ra is read light (tarqiq) when it carries a kasrah, or when it is silent but the preceding letter carries an original kasrah.

How do you pronounce Ra Tarqiq?

Lower the back of the tongue to produce a light, soft 'ri'.

What is an example of Ra Tarqiq in the Quran?

One example is in Surah Al-Falaq 113:2: "مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ" (min syarri mā khalaq) — "From the evil of that which He created".

Other rules in Tafkhim & Tarqiq

Lam Jalalah
The lam in the name of Allah: heavy or light.
لَام الجَلَالَة
Ra Tafkhim
The ra is read heavy.
رَاء مُفَخَّمَة

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