Lesson 1.2: The Next Set of Arabic Letters

The Next Set of Arabic Letters

After mastering the first few letters of the Arabic alphabet, it’s time to move on to the next set of letters. These letters will further introduce you to the different sounds and shapes used in Arabic writing. In this section, we will focus on the letters from ح (Ha) to ز (Zay). We will explore their pronunciation, different forms (isolated, initial, medial, final), and practice using them in words.

Arabic Letters from ح (Ha) to ز (Zay)

Detailed Look at Each Letter

1. ح (Ha)
   • Sound: A guttural “h” sound, similar to the English “h” but pronounced from deeper in the throat.
   • Forms:
     • Isolated: ح
     • Initial: حـ
     • Medial: ـحـ
     • Final: ـح
   • Example Words:
     • حليب (haleeb) – Milk
     • بحر (bahr) – Sea
2. خ (Kha)
   • Sound: A sound similar to “kh” or the Scottish “ch” in “loch.”
   • Forms:
     • Isolated: خ
     • Initial: خـ
     • Medial: ـخـ
     • Final: ـخ
   • Example Words:
     • خبز (khubz) – Bread
     • أخ (akh) – Brother
3. د (Dal)
   • Sound: A soft “d” sound, similar to the English “d.”
   • Forms:
     • Isolated: د
     • Initial: د
     • Medial: ـد
     • Final: ـد
   • Example Words:
     • دار (daar) – House
     • ولد (walad) – Boy
4. ذ (Dhal)
   • Sound: A “dh” sound, similar to the “th” in “this.”
   • Forms:
     • Isolated: ذ
     • Initial: ذ
     • Medial: ـذ
     • Final: ـذ
   • Example Words:
     • ذهب (dhahab) – Gold
     • ذلك (thalika) – That
5. ر (Ra)
   • Sound: A rolled “r” sound.
   • Forms:
     • Isolated: ر
     • Initial: ر
     • Medial: ـر
     • Final: ـر
   • Example Words:
     • رجل (rajul) – Man
     • شجر (shajar) – Tree
6. ز (Zay)
   • Sound: A “z” sound, similar to the English “z.”
   • Forms:
     • Isolated: ز
     • Initial: ز
     • Medial: ـز
     • Final: ـز
   • Example Words:
     • زهر (zahr) – Flower
     • موز (mawz) – Banana