Introduction to the Qurʾān & Arabic Alphabet (Part 1)
• Recognize that the Qurʾān is the word of Allāh • Understand the importance of reading it with respect • Learn the first 14 Arabic letters (Alif to Ḍād)
Arabic alphabet part3 introduction to joined letters
🔠 Recap: Arabic is a Cursive Script Arabic letters connect to each other within words. Most letters change shape depending on their position: initial, medial, final, or isolated. ✍️ Basic Joining Rules Letters join from right to left. Not all letters can connect to both sides. 🚫 Non-Connecting Letters Some letters only connect to the right side and break the flow. These include: ا (Alif), د (Dal), ذ (Dhal), ر (Ra), ز (Zay), و (Waw) Called "non-connectors" or "right-joiners only" 🔗 Connecting Letters Most letters connect from both sides, changing their shape in: Initial position (beginning of a word or after a connector) Medial position (between two connectors) Final position (end of a word or before a non-connector) 🧩 Understanding Shape Variations Each letter can have up to four forms: Isolated, Initial, Medial, Final Examples: ب → بـ (initial), ـبـ (medial), ـب (final), ب (isolated) 📝 Practice with Common Letter Pairs Practice joining two or three-letter combinations Examples: بـ + تـ = بت سـ + ل = سل 🧠 Tip: Focus on Patterns, Not Memorizing Recognize recurring shapes and rules. With time, joined letters become intuitive.