The back of the tongue, soft palate

Al-Lisān — the tongue · Point 5 of 17

أقصى اللسان مع الحنك اللين

The very back of the tongue rises to the soft part of the roof of the mouth and cuts the air off completely.

Letters made here

Common mistake

Saying it as kāf. Qāf is further back and heavier; the whole mouth should feel full.

Easily confused with