Tajweed Rule

Madd

مَدّ · /mædː/

Madd is a Tajweed rule that elongates certain vowel sounds for a set number of counts during recitation.

What does Madd mean?

Triggered by specific letters and combinations, madd can extend a vowel from two counts up to six or more depending on the type, and getting the length right is a nuanced Tajweed skill.