By the end of this lesson
- Apply the three mīm sākinah rules
- Keep the lips closed lightly for ikhfāʼ shafawī
- Keep mīm clear before و and ف
| Rule | Letter after | What happens | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikhfāʼ shafawī (lip hiding) | ب | Hide the mīm with ghunnah, lips lightly closed | تَرْمِيهِم بِحِجَارَةٍ |
| Idghām mithlayn (merging) | م | Merge into the second mīm with ghunnah | لَهُم مَّا |
| Iẓhār shafawī (lip clarity) | all other letters | Mīm said clearly | أَلَمْ تَرَ |
Ikhfāʼ shafawī on مْ before ب
PracticeWhich rule?
هُم بِهِۦShow answer
Ikhfāʼ shafawī
عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِShow answer
Iẓhār shafawī
كَم مِّنShow answer
Idghām mithlayn
لَهُمْ فِيهَاShow answer
Iẓhār shafawī (take care with ف)