Shaddah is one of the most powerful signs in Arabic. A tiny ّ above a letter doubles it completely — giving words more weight, deeper meaning, and a distinct rhythm in recitation.
The first letter carries a Sukun (ْ) and the second carries a vowel. They merge into one letter written with a Shaddah on top.
The two identical letters are written as a single letter with ّ on top.
Linger on the letter for 2 full beats — feel the tension and release.
Adding or removing Shaddah can completely change a word's meaning.
It looks like a small شـ (Shin without dots) — the first letter of the word شَدَّدَ (to strengthen).
Every Shaddah letter is really two letters compressed into one. Tap each card to see the decomposition.
This is why Shaddah matters so much. Removing or adding a Shaddah creates a completely different word. These minimal pairs appear throughout the Quran.
Shaddah appears hundreds of times in the Quran. Here are verses you already know — now identify the Shaddah letters as you read.
Each word below carries a Shaddah. Tap the card to see which letter is doubled, what vowel it carries, and the meaning.
Incredible! You have unlocked the power of Shaddah (ّ). You can now correctly double letters and hold them for 2 full counts — a skill that changes the entire meaning of words!