Makharij
مَخَارِج / Ma-khaa-rij
Makharij are the points where Arabic letters originate in the mouth and throat.
What Are Makharij in Tajweed?
Makharij are the precise points in the throat, tongue, lips, and nose where each Arabic letter is produced. Tajweed students learn Makharij early because saying a letter from the wrong place can change a word’s meaning. There are seventeen main points distributed across five general areas. Mastering Makharij is the foundation of clear and beautiful Quranic recitation.