If you’re just starting your Quran journey, and want to learn Arabic alphabet, this is where it all begins.

It forms the foundation for correct pronunciation, Tajweed, and reading fluency.

This easy-to-follow guide is designed for Arabic alphabet beginners who want to recognize, pronounce, and connect Arabic letters with confidence.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this lesson:

• The complete Arabic alphabet chart with sounds
• Tips for pronouncing Arabic letters accurately
• How to combine and connect Arabic letters in words
• Fascinating facts about the Arabic language and script
  

This lesson is perfect for anyone looking to learn Arabic letters and start reading the Quran smoothly.

Before we dive into the details, take a quick look at the Arabic letter chart below.

And don’t worry if this is your first time – we’ll walk you through each letter, step by step.

Lesson 1: Recognize and Pronounce Arabic Letters

This is your first step to learn Arabic alphabet with proper sounds and letter shapes.

We’ve divided the Arabic alphabet into four beginner-friendly videos to help you learn step by step.

Each video introduces a few letters at a time, guiding you on how to:

• Recognize Arabic letters by their shapes
• Practice pronouncing Arabic letters correctly
• Match each sound to its written form
  

These lessons are ideal for Arabic letters for beginners, especially if you’ve never looked at the Arabic alphabet chart before.

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Lesson 2: Understand the Roots of Letters (Makharij)

Every Arabic letter originates from a specific place in your mouth or throat. This place is called the Makharij.

Understanding the roots of Arabic letters helps you:

• Improve your Tajweed
• Avoid mispronunciation
• Learn Quranic Arabic with better articulation
  

Watch the video to explore how proper articulation enhances your reading fluency.

Lesson 3: Connect Letters in Words

Arabic letters are dynamic. They change shape based on their position in a word. Learning how to connect them is essential for reading fluently.

In this lesson, you’ll explore:

• How Arabic letters combine and shift
• How to read connected Arabic letters
• Common patterns beginners need to know

Connected Letters – Part 1

Connected Letters – Part 2

Connected Letters – Part 3

By now, you’ve completed a full tour of the Arabic alphabets and sounds. Let’s recap:

• You can recognize and pronounce each Arabic letter
• You understand the concept of Makharij (articulation roots)
• You’ve learned how to combine Arabic letters into words

You’re now one step closer to learning to read Quran fluently. And if you continue practicing regularly, you’ll learn Arabic alphabet faster than you think.

Up next: Learn Harakat – the marks that help with vowel pronunciation in Arabic.

Bonus: Fun Facts About the Arabic Language

Arabic is a deeply rich language, both in structure and history. Here are a few fascinating facts:

• The Arabic alphabet is the second most-used alphabetic system in the world after Latin
• The origin of the Arabic language goes back thousands of years
• Arabic has influenced languages like English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Urdu
• Arabic is written from right to left
• It doesn’t use capital or lowercase letters – all letters are uniform
• All Arabic letters are consonants, while vowels are shown as marks above or below letters
• Arabic is spoken and understood in over 25 countries