Tajweed Rule

Tafkhim

تَفْخِيم · /tafˈxiːm/

Tafkhim is a Tajweed rule that gives certain Arabic letters a heavier, fuller sound when pronounced.

What does Tafkhim mean?

Some letters carry an inherently heavy pronunciation, while others are heavy only in specific vowel contexts, making tafkhim one of the more detailed skills in accurate Tajweed.

Alternative Spellings

Tafkheem