Rules of Stopping Signs

In Arabic stopping signs are called Waqf. Arabic alphabets are used as waqf signs. Waqf are very important because it make sentences meaningful, otherwise it could seem meaningless. On the other hand wrong use of stopping signs could change sentences meaning.

 

What are the rules for stopping anywhere without any Waqf sign?

For taking new breath you can stop anywhere without any waqf signs, but while it could change meaning, after taking new breath start reading from 1 or 2 words behind. 

See below for meaning of important Waqf signs. Always be careful on red signs.

Now see red colored signs in below ayah to realize how Waqf signs are looks likes in Qur'an.