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This Tajweed self-assessment quiz is designed to help you evaluate your understanding of essential Quranic recitation rules. Whether you're a beginner or have been studying Tajweed for some time, this quiz will help you identify your strengths and areas that require further study. The questions are based on authentic Tajweed principles and cover practical application of rules you'll encounter when reciting the Quran.
Quiz Instructions
- This comprehensive quiz contains 25 carefully crafted questions covering all major Tajweed topics and principles
- Take your time to read each question thoroughly and consider all answer options
- Select the most accurate answer for each question based on your understanding of Tajweed rules
- You can review and modify your answers at any time before final submission
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1. What does "Makharij" refer to in Tajweed?
Correct Answer: B
Makharij refers to the articulation points where Arabic letters are produced. There are 17 main articulation points in the mouth and throat where different letters originate.
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four rules for Noon Sakinah and Tanween?
Correct Answer: D
Qalqalah is a characteristic (sifah) of certain letters, not a rule for Noon Sakinah and Tanween. The four rules are Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab, and Ikhfa.
3. What is the duration of Madd Asli (Natural Madd)?
Correct Answer: B
Madd Asli (Natural Madd) has a duration of 2 counts. This is the basic elongation that occurs when a madd letter (Alif, Waw, Ya) is followed by a sukoon.
4. Which letters cause Iqlab when they follow Noon Sakinah or Tanween?
Correct Answer: B
Iqlab occurs only when the letter Ba (ب) follows Noon Sakinah or Tanween. The Noon or Tanween is changed to a Meem with ghunnah.
5. What does "Ghunnah" mean in Tajweed?
Correct Answer: B
Ghunnah is the nasal sound produced from the nose. It occurs with the letters Noon and Meem, and has a duration of 2 counts.
6. Which of the following is a Qalqalah letter?
Correct Answer: D
Both Ba (ب) and Qaf (ق) are Qalqalah letters. The five Qalqalah letters are: ق، ط، ب، ج، د (Qaf, Ta, Ba, Jeem, Dal).
7. What is the difference between Madd Munfasil and Madd Muttasil?
Correct Answer: B
Madd Munfasil occurs between words (separated), while Madd Muttasil occurs within the same word (connected). Both have a duration of 4 counts.
8. Which stopping sign indicates that stopping is obligatory?
Correct Answer: A
م (Meem) is the sign for Waqf Lazim, meaning you must stop. ج (Jeem) indicates a permissible stop, صل tells you to continue, and قلى suggests that stopping is preferable.
9. What is Tafkheem in Tajweed?
Correct Answer: B
Tafkheem is the heavy pronunciation of certain letters. It involves raising the back of the tongue and creating a fuller, heavier sound.
10. How many counts is Madd Laazim?
Correct Answer: C
Madd Laazim has a duration of 6 counts. It occurs when a madd letter is followed by a shaddah (double consonant) in the same word.
11. Which letters are considered "Heavy" (Mustafilah) letters?
Correct Answer: A
The heavy letters are: خ، غ، ص، ض، ط، ظ، ق (Kha, Ghain, Sad, Dad, Ta, Za, Qaf). These letters are always pronounced with tafkheem (heaviness).
12. What happens in Idgham Shafawi when Meem Sakinah is followed by another Meem?
Correct Answer: B
Idgham Shafawi occurs when Meem Sakinah meets another Meem. The two letters merge and are pronounced together with ghunnah.
13. What is the minimum duration for Madd Fari?
Correct Answer: B
Madd Fari has a minimum duration of 4 counts. It can be extended to 5 or 6 counts depending on the recitation style.
14. What is the correct rule when Meem Sakinah is followed by Ba?
Correct Answer: C
Meem Sakinah followed by Ba results in Ikhfa Shafawi. The Meem is partially concealed and is read with a light ghunnah before pronouncing the Ba.
15. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the letter Qaf?
Correct Answer: D
Ghunna is not a characteristic of Qaf. Qaf has Qalqalah, Tafkheem (heaviness), and Istifal (low tongue position), but not Ghunna (nasal sound).
16. What is the general rule when stopping at the end of a Quranic verse?
Correct Answer: A
The standard rule for waqf (stopping) is to make the final letter sakin, removing its vowel. Specific exceptions exist, such as Tanween Fath, which is lengthened as an alif.
17. Which letters are considered "heavy" (Tafkheem) letters?
Correct Answer: C
Qaf, Taa, Dhaad are among the heavy (Tafkheem) letters. Heavy letters are pronounced with fullness and heaviness in the mouth.
18. What happens when Noon Sakinah is followed by Ra?
Correct Answer: B
When Noon Sakinah is followed by Ra, it becomes Idgham without ghunnah. The Noon merges into the Ra and is pronounced clearly as a single letter.
19. What is the duration of Madd Laazim?
Correct Answer: C
Madd Laazim has a duration of 6 counts. It is the longest type of Madd and is compulsory when a madd letter is followed by a shaddah.
20. Which of the following is a characteristic of the letter Meem?
Correct Answer: B
Ghunna (nasal sound) is a characteristic of the letter Meem. Meem is pronounced through the nose, creating a nasal sound.
21. When stopping on a word ending with Tanween Fath (ــًـ), what should you do?
Correct Answer: A
When stopping on Tanween Fath, the tanween is replaced with a long alif sound (two counts). The word is pronounced with an extended “ā” sound while keeping the final letter sakin.
22. Which letters cause Ikhfa when they follow Noon Sakinah or Tanween?
Correct Answer: D
All the mentioned letter groups cause Ikhfa when they follow Noon Sakinah or Tanween. Ikhfa letters are pronounced with concealment and ghunnah.
23. What is the correct way to pronounce Meem Sakinah when followed by Fa?
Correct Answer: B
When Meem Sakinah is followed by Fa, it undergoes Izhar Shafawi (clear pronunciation). The Meem is pronounced clearly without merging.
24. What is the difference between Madd Munfasil and Madd Muttasil?
Correct Answer: D
Madd Munfasil and Madd Muttasil differ in duration, location (separate words vs. same word), and application rules. Both are types of Madd Fari.
25. Which of the following is essential for proper Tajweed recitation?
Correct Answer: B
Correct pronunciation is the most essential aspect of Tajweed recitation. Tajweed is fundamentally about pronouncing each letter correctly from its proper articulation point.
Complete 25-Question Tajweed Assessment
This comprehensive quiz covers all major Tajweed topics including:
- Makharij (articulation points) - Questions 1, 15, 17
- Sifaat (letter characteristics) - Questions 15, 20
- Noon Sakinah and Tanween rules - Questions 2, 4, 18, 22
- Meem Sakinah rules - Questions 14, 23
- Madd (elongation) rules - Questions 3, 13, 19, 24
- Waqf and Ibtida (stopping and starting) - Questions 16, 21
- General Tajweed principles - Questions 5-12, 25
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FAQs
How many questions are in the Tajweed self-assessment quiz?
The quiz contains 25 comprehensive questions covering all major Tajweed topics including makharij, sifaat, noon sakinah rules, madd, and waqf. Questions are designed to test both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
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The quiz typically takes 15-20 minutes to complete, depending on your knowledge level. Take your time to read each question carefully and think through your answers for the most accurate assessment.
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