Waqf and Ibtida In Tajweed

Three divisions exist:

1 -The Optional Waqf
The speaker intentionally meant this, for no other reason but his own. This type of stopping will be covered in full; it must be well learned and properly implemented.

2- The Compelled Waqf
When the reader has a valid reason to pause, such as shortness of breath, sneezing, coughing, handicap, forgetfulness, or anything similar, this is what occurs. In these circumstances, even though the meaning is incomplete, it is acceptable to stop at the end of the word the reader was on. If the next few words are sound beginnings, the reader should continue from where they left off once the compelling state has passed. If not, they should go back one or more words until they can begin with something that is sound for a beginning.

3-The Test Waqf

This is what the student is expected to do when being tested or instructed by a teacher.The instructor has the right to halt the student and correct him on any assignment they see necessary, including letters, reading, Tajweed, and other assignments. When told to halt, the pupil does so and makes an effort to fix the error.