What is a sufficient explanation of how to pronounce "Allahu Akbar" (الله أكبر) with regard to elongation (madd), adding a waw between the two words, and elongating the hamza at the start of "Allah", with supporting evidence?
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The alif after the lam in "Allahu Akbar" is elongated with a natural madd (two vowel counts). It is not permissible to add a waw between the words "Allah" and "Akbar." It is also not permissible to elongate the hamzat al-wasl (connecting hamza) in the word "Allah" because it transforms the statement into a question, and the prayer may be invalidated if the hamza is elongated in the opening takbir.
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