How is hamzat-al-wasl pronounced at the beginning of an ayah?
Hamzat-al-wasl, found at the beginning of an ayah, is pronounced differently depending on the context. The Prophet ﷺ demonstrated its pronunciation during prayer. Sunan an-Nasa'i narrates: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) recited the letters 'Ha Mim' at the beginning of Surah Ad-Dukhan in the Maghrib prayer.
Sunan an-Nasa'i 11:113 This indicates that the hamzat-al-wasl is typically pronounced in a way that connects the recitation smoothly with the following letters or words.
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Sunan an-Nasa'i 11:113
Sunan an-Nasa'i · Book 11, Hadith 113 · Narrated by Abdullah ibn Utbah ibn Mas'ud
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) recited the letters 'Ha Mim' at the beginning of Surah Ad-Dukhan in the Maghrib prayer.
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