Tajweed Quiz

Key Takeaways

A Tajweed quiz tests mastery across Noon sakinah rules, Meem sakinah rules, Madd rules, Qalqalah, and Makharij.

Ikhfa requires concealing the Noon sakinah or Tanween with nasal resonance held for two full counts before 15 specific letters.

Idgham merges the Noon sakinah into the following letter, with Ghunnah applied for ي ن م و and without it for ل ر.

Qalqalah produces an echoing bounce at the letters ق ط ب ج د, with stronger echo occurring at stopping positions.

Madd al-Munfasil and Madd al-Muttasil differ in connection to the Hamzah, affecting their extension length.

Knowing Tajweed rules in theory is one thing — applying them consistently under self-examination pressure is something else entirely. A structured Tajweed quiz reveals precisely where your understanding is solid and where gaps are silently affecting your recitation. 

After years of working with non-Arabic speaking students at Learn Quran Tajweed Academy, I can say with confidence: the errors that surface in a quiz setting are almost always the same errors appearing unnoticed during daily Quran recitation.

This Tajweed quiz is organized by rule category, mirroring the structure a certified instructor uses when diagnosing a student’s recitation level. Each section builds progressively, from foundational rules to advanced applications. 

Work through every section honestly — your answers will tell you more about your recitation level than any self-assessment can.

1. Noon Sakinah and Tanween Rules Quiz

The rules of Noon sakinah and Tanween cover four distinct rulings — Izhar, Idgham, Iqlab, and Ikhfa — each triggered by specific letters following the Noon sakinah or Tanween. Misidentifying which ruling applies is one of the most frequent errors among intermediate students.

Q1. The word مِنْ بَعْدِ contains a Noon sakinah followed by ب. Which ruling applies, and what is the correct production method?

Answer: Iqlab applies. The Noon sakinah converts to a Meem sound, and Ghunnah (nasal resonance) is held for two counts. The lips close partially without full Meem pressure.

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Q2. Identify the ruling in مَنْ يَعْمَلْ: Noon sakinah followed by ي.

Answer: Idgham with Ghunnah applies. The Noon merges completely into the ي, and two counts of nasal resonance are observed. No independent Noon sound remains.

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Q3. The Tanween in عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ is followed by ح. Which of the four rulings applies here?

Answer: Izhar applies — specifically Izhar Halqi, since ح is one of the six throat letters (ء هـ ع ح غ خ). The Noon sound is pronounced clearly with no nasal prolongation.

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Q4. What makes مِنْ لَّدُنْهُ a case of Idgham without Ghunnah rather than Idgham with Ghunnah?

Answer: The letter ل belongs to the Idgham without Ghunnah category (letters ل and ر). The Noon merges into ل cleanly, with no nasal resonance applied. This is a precise distinction many students overlook.

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Q5. How many letters trigger Ikhfa after Noon sakinah or Tanween?

Answer: Fifteen letters trigger Ikhfa. The Noon is concealed — neither clearly pronounced nor fully merged — while Ghunnah resonance is maintained for two counts before the following letter is articulated.

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2. Meem Sakinah Rules Quiz

The rules of Meem sakinah govern three rulings: Ikhfa Shafawi, Idgham Shafawi, and Izhar Shafawi. Unlike Noon sakinah rules, Meem sakinah interacts with only one letter per concealment ruling.

Q6. وَهُمْ بِالْآخِرَةِ — Meem sakinah is followed by ب. Which ruling applies?

Answer: Ikhfa Shafawi applies. The Meem is concealed with lips slightly closed, and Ghunnah is held for two counts. This is distinct from Idgham — the Meem does not fully merge.

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Q7. Which single letter triggers Idgham Shafawi for Meem sakinah?

Answer: Only م triggers Idgham Shafawi. When Meem sakinah is followed by another Meem, a complete merger occurs with two counts of Ghunnah. This produces a strengthened, doubled nasal sound.

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Q8. In أَنْتُمْ فِيهَا, what is the ruling on the Meem sakinah before ف?

Answer: Izhar Shafawi applies. All letters except ب and م trigger clear Meem pronunciation. The ف here requires clear Meem articulation with no nasal prolongation — a common error point for students.

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3. Ghunnah Rules Quiz

Ghunnah is the nasal resonance produced from the nasal passage and is intrinsic to both Noon and Meem letters. Its duration is precisely two counts (harakah), and it appears in multiple rule contexts.

Q9. Name the four positions where Ghunnah is obligatory with Noon or Meem.

Answer: Ghunnah is obligatory in: Idgham with Ghunnah, Ikhfa, Iqlab, and Idgham Shafawi / Ikhfa Shafawi. In all four positions, the nasal resonance must be sustained for exactly two counts from the nasal passage — not the throat or mouth.

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Q10. Is Ghunnah applied when Noon or Meem carries a Shaddah (ّ)?

Answer: Yes — Noon Mushaddadah (نّ) and Meem Mushaddadah (مّ) both require a heavy Ghunnah for two counts. This is called Ghunnah Lazimah (obligatory Ghunnah) and is among the most recognizable positions of Ghunnah in recitation.

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4. Qalqalah Rules Quiz

Qalqalah is the echoing vibration applied to five specific letters when they carry Sukoon (rest). The five Qalqalah letters are ق ط ب ج د, remembered through the phrase قُطْبُ جَدٍّ.

Q11. What is the difference between Qalqalah Sughra and Qalqalah Kubra?

Answer: Qalqalah Sughra occurs mid-word when a Qalqalah letter has original Sukoon. Qalqalah Kubra occurs at a stopping point (waqf), where the echo is stronger and more audible. Kubra requires noticeably more bounce than Sughra.

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Q12. In وَٱلطَّارِقِ, does Qalqalah apply to the ط?

Answer: No — here ط carries a Fathah. Qalqalah only applies when the Qalqalah letter itself carries Sukoon. Movement (a vowel) on the letter cancels Qalqalah.

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Q13. At a waqf (stop) on أَحَدٌ in Surah Al-Ikhlas, which level of Qalqalah applies to the د?

Answer: Qalqalah Kubra applies, as the stop transforms the Tanween into Sukoon on the د. The echo must be clearly audible — this is one of the most frequently tested positions in Tajweed certification exams.

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5. Madd Rules Quiz

The Madd rules in Tajweed govern the extension of vowel sounds across multiple categories. In Hafs ‘an ‘Asim, extensions are measured in counts (harakah), and each Madd type carries a specific obligatory or permissible length.

Q14. What distinguishes Madd al-Muttasil from Madd al-Munfasil?

Answer: Madd al-Muttasil occurs when the Madd letter and the Hamzah appear within the same word (e.g., جَاءَ). Madd al-Munfasil occurs when the Madd letter ends one word and the Hamzah begins the next (e.g., إِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ). Muttasil extension is obligatory (4–5 counts), while Munfasil is permissible (2-4-5 counts in Hafs).

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Q15. What is Madd al-Lazim, and why does it carry the longest extension?

Answer: Madd al-Lazim occurs when a Madd letter is followed by a permanent Sukoon (Sukoon Lazim) within the same word or in individual letters at the start of Surahs. It extends for six counts — the longest Madd in Tajweed — because the Sukoon is both original and inseparable.

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Q16. Identify the Madd type in الم at the opening of Surah Al-Baqarah.

Answer: The ل in الم (Lam-Mim) contains a Madd Lazim Harfi — extended six counts. This category is exclusive to the disconnected opening letters (Huruf Muqatta’at).

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Q17. What is Madd al-‘Aridh lil-Sukoon, and when does it apply?

Answer: Madd al-‘Aridh lil-Sukoon applies when a Madd letter is followed by a letter that receives temporary Sukoon at a waqf (stop). It may be extended for 2, 4, or 6 counts — all are permissible. 

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6. Iqlab Rules Quiz

Iqlab in Tajweed represents the conversion of Noon sakinah or Tanween into a Meem sound when followed exclusively by the letter ب.

Q18. How many letters trigger Iqlab?

Answer: Only one letter triggers Iqlab — the letter ب. This makes Iqlab the most restricted of the four Noon sakinah rulings. When Noon sakinah or Tanween precedes ب, the Noon converts to Meem with two counts of Ghunnah and partial lip closure.

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Q19. In سَمِيعٌ بَصِيرٌ, identify the ruling and describe the correct physical articulation.

Answer: Iqlab applies to the Tanween before ب. The Tanween converts to a Meem sound. The lips approach each other while Ghunnah resonates nasally for two counts before releasing into the ب.

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7. Idgham Rules Quiz

Idgham in Tajweed is the merging of Noon sakinah or Tanween into a following letter. It divides into Idgham with Ghunnah (6 letters: ي ن م و) and Idgham without Ghunnah (2 letters: ل ر).

Q20. Why does Idgham not apply when Noon sakinah and one of its letters appear within the same word?

Answer: When a Noon sakinah and an Idgham letter appear within one word — as in بُنْيَانٌ, قِنْوَانٌ — Idgham does not apply. Instead, Izhar Mutlaq (absolute clarity) is required. Classical scholars established this to preserve the root structure of the word.

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Q21. What is the total count of Idgham letters across both categories?

Answer: There are six Idgham letters total — four triggering Idgham with Ghunnah (ي ن م و) and two triggering Idgham without Ghunnah (ل ر). Confusing which category ن and م fall into is among the most common errors students make before systematic correction.

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Conclusion

A Tajweed quiz does something a textbook cannot — it forces active recall, surfaces quiet errors, and shows you exactly which rules you know versus which you think you know. The distinction matters enormously when your goal is accurate, beautiful recitation of the Quran.

Reviewing your answers section by section is itself a form of targeted practice. Where you hesitated or answered incorrectly marks your next study priority. Alhamdulillah, every gap is an opportunity.

Recitation excellence is built through honest self-assessment followed by correction under qualified guidance. That combination — self-awareness plus expert instruction — is what transforms a reader into a reciter.

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