Bayt Al-Quran: Noorani Qaida Level 2| Lesson#2
Comparing Letter Sounds for Accurate Recitation 📖✨
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Raheem,
Welcome back to Bayt Al-Quran! In today’s lesson, we are diving into an important foundation of Quranic recitation—comparing letter sounds. Correct pronunciation (makharij) is one of the keys to reciting the Quran with accuracy, beauty, and respect.
Why Comparing Sounds Matters
Many Arabic letters may sound similar to the untrained ear. For example:
س (Seen) vs. ص (Saad)
ذ (Dhal) vs. ظ (Zhaa)
ح (Haa) vs. خ (Khaa)
When learners mix these up, the meaning of a word can change completely. By carefully comparing sounds side by side, children (and adults!) train their ears and tongues to catch subtle differences. This skill is like fine-tuning an instrument—you begin to notice the precision in every note.
Step-by-Step Learning Approach
In Lesson #2, our focus is on:
Identifying pairs of similar letters that students often confuse.
Practicing articulation points (makharij) by observing where the tongue, lips, and throat are positioned.
Repeating in comparison—pronounce one sound, then immediately follow with its similar sound to strengthen recognition.
Listening carefully to a teacher or audio guide, then mimicking until the difference is clear.
Example Practice:
Say س (light) and then ص (heavy).
Notice how your tongue is placed, and how the heaviness changes the sound.
Spiritual Reminder 🌿
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And the one who struggles to recite it, finding it difficult, will have two rewards.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
Struggling with these subtle differences is part of the journey, and Allah rewards both the effort and the progress.
Encouraging children to compare sounds is not just about pronunciation—it builds attention, discipline, and love for precision. Each moment spent guiding them is also an act of ibadah (worship) for you as a parent.
✨ Next Step: Keep practicing pairs of letters daily, no more than 10–15 minutes at a time. Short, consistent sessions are better than long, tiring ones.
📌 In Lesson #3, we will move to Different Forms of Arabic Letters preparing the ground for smoother recitation.