A short “a” sound.
Quranic Arabic / Lesson 1
Harakaat — حَرَكَات — Vowel Signs
Harakaat (vowel signs) are short vowel marks placed above or below letters. They help us pronounce
Arabic words correctly and understand the Qur’an with clarity.
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Learning ObjectiveBy the end of this lesson, you will recognize the main vowel signs used in Qur’anic Arabic.
A short “u” sound.
A short “i” sound.
No vowel sound.
▣ See Them in the Qur’an
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
The vowel signs guide correct
pronunciation and meaning.