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Salamu Alaikum guys,

I don't know about the actual Qaris from the subcontinent, but i have noticed that whenever i pray behind a first generation desi (often termed as 'uncle' ) that they pronounce the letter 'daad' more like 'duad'. i think this is mainly because they several of that letters of the urdu alphabet are pronounced differently that their arabic equivalents.

Furthermore, ive noticed that they pronounce that letter 'dhaal' as 'zaal'
for example, in surah fatiha, you will often hear them pronounce the verse "siratul ladhina" as "siratul lazina"

anyone else notice this?
once again, i think that the reason for this is because of the difference in how certain letters of the urdu alpabet are pronounced. Correct me if im mistaken, but isnt the letter 'dhaal' actually pronounced as 'zaal' in urdu?

well, thats my 2 cents.

let me know your thoughts.

masalam