SPM Maharat Al-Quran 5302 key terms

The science of reciting the Quran correctly, giving each letter its right and proper characteristics, and observing rules of articulation, lengthening, and pausing.

The specific point of articulation in the mouth or throat from which a letter's sound originates, essential for correct pronunciation.

The inherent characteristics of each Arabic letter, such as hams (whisper) or jahr (voiced), which distinguish letters sharing the same articulation point.

The lengthening of a vowel sound in recitation, governed by specific rules and measured in counts (harakat), either obligatory or permissible.

A nasal sound produced when reciting the letters nun or meem, especially when they carry a shaddah or are subject to certain tajwid rules.

The merging of one letter into another during recitation, often with ghunnah, occurring when certain letters follow noon sakinah or tanween.

The concealment of the noon sakinah or tanween with a nasal sound when followed by one of fifteen specific letters, without full merging.

The conversion of noon sakinah or tanween into a meem sound with ghunnah when followed by the letter ba.

The different authenticated methods of reciting the Quran, transmitted through chains of narrators, varying in pronunciation and occasionally in wording.

A specific transmission of a Qira'at from a particular narrator, such as the riwayah of Hafs from Asim, representing a distinct recitation style.

The highest level of hadith transmission, indicating a report narrated by so many chains that collusion to lie is impossible, applied to the seven canonical Qira'at.

The most widespread riwayah of the Quran, transmitted by Hafs ibn Sulayman from his teacher Asim ibn Abi al-Najud, used in most of the Muslim world today.

A prominent Quran reciter of the tabi'in generation whose recitation became the basis for the riwayah of Hafs, one of the seven canonical Qira'at.

The act of memorising the Quran by heart, a highly meritorious practice in Islam, often achieved through consistent repetition and review.

The regular review and revision of previously memorised Quranic portions to prevent forgetting and maintain accuracy.

Verses or phrases in the Quran that resemble one another in wording or meaning, often causing confusion for memorisers and requiring special attention.

One of thirty equal divisions of the Quran, each containing roughly twenty pages, used to facilitate memorisation and recitation in a month.

The scholarly explanation and interpretation of the Quranic text, aiming to clarify meanings, contexts, and legal implications.

The interpretation or allegorical explanation of Quranic verses, especially those with ambiguous meanings, based on linguistic and contextual evidence.

A scholar who specialises in explaining the Quran, possessing knowledge of Arabic, hadith, and the principles of interpretation.

The various sciences related to the Quran, including its revelation, collection, variant readings, abrogation, and interpretation.

Referring to Quranic verses or chapters revealed before the Prophet's migration to Medina, typically addressing faith and morality.

Referring to Quranic verses or chapters revealed after the Prophet's migration to Medina, often dealing with law and community affairs.

The historical occasions or events that prompted the revelation of specific Quranic verses, aiding in understanding their context and application.

A Quranic verse or ruling that abrogates or supersedes an earlier verse or ruling, as part of divine legislation.

A Quranic verse or ruling that has been abrogated or replaced by a later verse or ruling, though its recitation may remain.

The process of collecting and compiling the Quranic text into a single written volume, undertaken during the caliphates of Abu Bakr and Uthman.

A written copy of the Quran, typically bound as a book, containing the complete text in its canonical order.

The etiquette of reciting the Quran, including purity, facing the qiblah, humility, and reflecting on the meanings.

Ritual purity, required before touching the Quran and recommended before reciting it, achieved through wudu or ghusl.

Deep reflection and contemplation on the meanings of Quranic verses, aiming to understand and apply their guidance.

The act of inviting others to Islam through wisdom and good advice, often using Quranic verses to convey the message.

A chapter of the Quran, of which there are 114, each with a name and varying number of verses.

A verse of the Quran, the smallest unit of revelation, with varying lengths and specific linguistic features.

The shortening of a vowel sound in recitation, opposite to madd, observed in certain Qira'at.

The rules of pausing during Quranic recitation, which affect meaning and are indicated by specific marks in the mushaf.

The rules of starting recitation after a pause, ensuring that the beginning is appropriate and does not distort the meaning.