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What does Makharij mean?

مَخَارِج
Makharij

The points of articulation of the Arabic letters.

Makharij explained

Tajwid begins with the makharij: the throat letters, the tongue letters, the lips and the nasal passage. Getting them right separates ha from ha and sad from sin, which can change meaning.

Makharij in Barakah

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What does Makharij mean?

Makharij (مَخَارِج, Makharij) means: The points of articulation of the Arabic letters.

How is Makharij written and pronounced in Arabic?

It is written مَخَارِج and pronounced Makharij.

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