Question

Assalamoalikum, 

While reading Qur’an there are several stoppages with different signs and letters. Kindly brief the importance when and where to stop and how to stop while reading and the important significant reasons for different letters of stoppages.

Thanks and regards, May Allah bless u in good returns.

Answer

Wa alaikum assalaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.

There are different marks used by the authorities on the Qur’an in different printings.  The following are the marks in the Medinah Printing Complex printing of the Qur’an and their explanations:

 

Jazakum Allahu khairan.  Wa assalaam