Q1. What does prolongation in Tajweed mean?
- Making every sound louder
- Lengthening a sound for the correct amount of time
- Skipping vowels to save time
- Changing the letter into another letter
Reveal answer
Answer: Lengthening a sound for the correct amount of time
Prolongation means extending a sound according to Tajweed rules, not just making it louder or longer at random.
Q2. True or False: Prolongation should be controlled and consistent, not exaggerated.
- True
- False
Reveal answer
Answer: True
Correct prolongation is measured and steady. Stretching too much can be just as incorrect as shortening too much.
Q3. What is a common beginner mistake with prolongation?
- Always reading too slowly
- Shortening or overextending sounds without control
- Only using one letter
- Ignoring all vowels
Reveal answer
Answer: Shortening or overextending sounds without control
Beginners often rush or hold sounds too long. Tajweed helps them find the correct balance.