Lesson 9: Alif Elongations

Lesson 9: Alif Elongations

Alif-Madd

In the Mushaf it is an Alif with an upright Fatha above it. In Braille it is the sign ⠜(dots 3,4,5), it is pronounced elongated by one Alif measure as ‘aa’.

Alif-Madd Examples

Alif Maqsura

In the Mushaf it appears as an open Ya or a stroke with a sign above it. In Braille it is represented with ⠕(dots 1,3,5). It elongates the preceding letter by one Alif measure as ‘aa’.

Alif Maqsura Examples

Waw-Alif

In the Mushaf it is written as a Waw with a sign above it; it elongates the preceding letter as ‘aa’ and is written as ⠼(dots 3,4,5,6). It is used in a few words.

Waw-Alif Examples