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
Tajweed Rule
تَفْخِيم · /tafˈxiːm/
Tafkhim is a Tajweed rule that gives certain Arabic letters a heavier, fuller sound when pronounced.
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.