A permissible stop. You have the choice to stop or continue.
These three dots appear in pairs. You may stop at one of the two spots, but not at both. How to Use a Waqaf Ibtida PDF Effectively
Meaningful pauses allow both the reciter and the listener time to reflect on the words being spoken. Key Symbols in Waqaf Ibtida Guides
A wrong stop can turn a positive statement into a negative one. For example, stopping mid-phrase at "There is no god..." (Lā ilāha) without completing "except Allah" (illa Allah) fundamentally alters the core belief of Islam.
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