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Istifaal and Isti’laa
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March 13, 2025
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Introduction:
This blog is going to talk about some of the permanent characteristics of the arabic letters (sounds). This blog is going to talk about two contradicting aspects of the Arabic letters. We are going to talk about Ist’laa and Istifal. When a student of Tajweed learns about these opposite characteristics, the student will have a better idea about the Arabic alphabet. Istifaal and Isti’laa is a very important Tajweed rule. Learning the letters (sounds) of Istifaal and Isti’laa helps you improve your Quran recitation.
First, Isti’laa:
Isti’laa means elevation. First of all, by elevation we mean raising the back of the tongue in the oral cavity during pronouncing a certain letter (sound). Moreover and technically, Isti’laa means the elevation of the back of the tongue towards the roof of the mouth. This happens while pronouncing the (letter) sound. So, this category of letters constitute the arabic phrase:
( خ – ص – ض – غ – ط – ق – ظ )
Second. Istifaal:
In Tajweed, Istifaal literally means lowering down or dropping. Therefore, technically, Istifaal means keeping the tongue lowered or stretching flat. This takes place in the oral cavity away from the roof of the mouth. This happens while pronouncing a letter (sound). all the letters, other than ( خص ضغط قظ). are letters of Istifaal. Learning the letters (sounds) of Istifaal and Isti’laa is very important for every Tajweed student.
letters of Istifaal are:
( أ – ب – ت – ج – ح – د – ذ – ر – ز -س
( ع – ف – ك – ل – م – ن – ه – و – ي -ش
E-aalim and Istifaal & Isti’laa:
E-aalim is an online educational institute. They teach Arabic, Islamic studies, the Holy Quran and Tajweed. Tajweed is the study of how to read and recited the Holy Quran. Therefore, the objective of Tajweed is how to read the Holy Quran in the perfect way. E-aalim offers online Tajweed courses and classes for kids. That is why their courses and classes are tailored for their kid and adult students. Practically, their online students are mainly non-native speakers of Arabic. Therefore, join E-aalim courses and classes and learn Tajweed online. They also have hifzul Quran classes online for kids. Moreover, they have online Quran classes for beginners.
