Quranic Qalqala (Echoing sounds) Explained - القلقلة - Tajweed series - Arabic 101

Summary

This educational video script explores the concept of 'kalkala' in Arabic pronunciation, a sound state between complete stillness and movement. It involves releasing air without articulator movement or vowel addition, specifically for the letters forming 'kotob jed'. Kalkala addresses the muffled sound of plosives with sukun, enhancing pronunciation clarity. The script provides techniques to correctly apply kalkala, differentiates it from adding a 'fatH', and suggests practicing with Surat Al-Buruj. It concludes with an invitation to like, share, and subscribe for more educational content.

Takeaways

• 🔥 The concept of 'kalkala' is introduced through a cooking analogy, where the pot's shaking and sound represent the state of sound between complete stillness and movement.
• 🗣️ 'Kalkala' relates to the pronunciation of Arabic letters, specifically addressing the five letters that form the word 'kotob jed', which have a plosive sound and are muffled when the air is trapped due to 'sukun'.
• 📚 To apply 'kalkala' correctly, one must release the trapped air without adding any vowels or moving the articulators, maintaining the same mouth position as if a vowel were present.
• 👄 Articulators are the parts of the mouth used to produce sounds, and for 'kalkala', they should remain still while releasing the air.
• 🙅‍♂️ A common mistake is adding a 'fatH' (a type of Arabic vowel) at the end of a word to compensate for 'kalkala', which is incorrect as 'kalkala' does not involve movement or the addition of vowels.
• 📍 'Kalkala' should be applied in two cases: when a letter has true 'sukun' (either marked or unmarked) and when the 'kotobijad' letters are at the end of a word and the word is stopped.
• 📝 The script provides examples of words with and without 'kalkala' to illustrate the difference in pronunciation, emphasizing the importance of not moving the jaw for 'kalkala'.
• 🎶 'Surat al-Buruj' is recommended for practicing 'kalkala' as it contains the letters that require this pronunciation technique.
• 🔍 The word 'kalkala' itself is an example of the sound it describes, as part of the word echoes or repeats, reflecting the concept of sound between stillness and movement.
• 👍 The video encourages viewers to like, share, and subscribe for more educational content on Arabic pronunciation and language techniques.

Q & A

What is the origin of the term 'kalkala' as described in the script?

The term 'kalkala' is derived from the practice of cooking where Arabs would place a pot on three stones over a fire. As the water boiled, the pot would shake and make a sound, which is referred to as 'kalkala'.

What is the concept of 'kalkala' in Arabic pronunciation?

'Kalkala' is a state of sound in Arabic pronunciation that lies between 'sukun' (stopping air from flowing) and 'haraka' (air flowing through the mouth). It is used to release the trapped air in certain letters without adding any vowels.

Which Arabic letters are affected by 'kalkala'?

The Arabic letters affected by 'kalkala' are the five letters that form the word 'kotob jed'. These letters are plosive sounds and when they have 'sukun', they sound muffled.

Why is 'kalkala' necessary in Arabic pronunciation?

'Kalkala' is necessary to make the affected letters more pronounced and recognizable without adding any vowels, thus preserving the original sound of the letter.

What is the common mistake made when applying 'kalkala'?

The common mistake is adding a 'fatHa' at the end of the word to compensate for the 'kalkala', which is not the same as just releasing the air.

How can one correctly apply 'kalkala'?

To apply 'kalkala' correctly, one should release the airflow without moving any articulators (parts of the mouth used to produce sounds) and without adding any vowels.

What is the difference between 'kalkala' and 'fatha' in pronunciation?

'Kalkala' is a release of air without any movement, whereas 'fatha' requires jaw movement to be produced properly.

When should 'kalkala' be applied in Arabic script?

'Kalkala' should be applied in two cases: when the letter has true 'sukun' on top (with or without the sign), and when any of the 'kotobijad' letters come at the end of a word and the word is stopped.

What is the significance of the word 'kalkala' itself in terms of its meaning?

The word 'kalkala' is significant as it reflects the concept it describes. The word has a repeated part, similar to how an echo repeats the original sound.

What is a recommended method to practice 'kalkala'?

Practicing 'kalkala' can be done by reading Surat Al-Buruj, which is one of the best surahs for training this aspect of Arabic pronunciation.

How does the pronunciation of a word change when it ends with one of the 'kotobijad' letters?

When a word ends with one of the 'kotobijad' letters, the pronunciation changes from 'kalkala' to 'sukun' when the word is stopped, and back to 'kalkala' when the reading continues.