Anatomy of Articulation
The throat (Al-Halq) is one of the five major articulation areas (Makharij). Unlike English, Arabic utilizes the full depth of the throat. Mastering these 6 letters is often the first major milestone for non-Arab students.
The 3 Zones of the Throat
Aqsa Al-Halq (Deepest Part)
Bottom of the throat, near the chest.
Produces the letters Hamzah (sharp break) and Ha (deep sigh).
Wasat Al-Halq (Middle Part)
Middle of the throat, the Adam's apple area.
Produces Ain (constricted sound) and Ha (clean hiss). These are often the hardest for beginners.
Adna Al-Halq (Top Part)
Top of the throat, near the root of the tongue.
Produces Ghain (gargling sound) and Kha (scraping sound).
Tip: Practice these letters with a teacher who can listen and correct you. mispronouncing these can turn "Al-Hamd" (Praise) into "Al-Hamd" (Death/Stagnation) if the type of 'Ha' is incorrect.