Alphabet

Explore all 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet

Letter Forms

Arabic letters change shape depending on their position in a word. Each card shows the isolated form, plus previews of initial, medial, and final forms.

Short Vowels & Diacritics

The marks that show short vowel sounds and other pronunciation details

Tashkeel

Diacritics (tashkeel) are small marks added above or below a letter to show its vowel sound. They're essential for beginners but are usually left out in everyday writing once you know the word.