An Exploration in Identifying the Characteristics of Arabic Letters (Sifat al-Huruf) on the Surah al-Fatihah

Mohd Sholeh Sheh Yusuff; Muhammad Nasri Md Hussain; Yusuf Othman

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6368

Authors

Mohd Sholeh Sheh Yusuff Sultan Abdul Halim Mua'dzam Shah International Islamic University (UniSHAMS), Kedah, Malaysia
Muhammad Nasri Md Hussain Sultan Abdul Halim Mua'dzam Shah International Islamic University (UniSHAMS), Kedah, Malaysia
Yusuf Othman Sultan Abdul Halim Mua'dzam Shah International Islamic University (UniSHAMS), Kedah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6368

Keywords:

weakness of mastery, letters of the Quran, Surah al-Fatihah, 10 consonants

Abstract

The Quran revealed in Arabic and reflecting the linguistic style of Makkah's community, is constructed from Hijaiyyah letters. However, challenges in mastering proper Quranic letter pronunciation persist, with surveys reporting that up to 70% of study centers in Malaysia have such issues. This study focuses on Surah al-Fatihah, employing content analysis to examine the characteristics of Quranic Arabic letters. The findings reveal ten distinct traits: Istifal, Hams, Isti’la’, Inhiraf, Takrir, Bainiyyah, Rakhawah, Ghunnah, Itbaq, and Istiṭalah. These insights aim to strengthen the community’s knowledge and enhance the accurate recitation of Quranic letters as taught by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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