Simplified Arabic Alphabet for Beginners

Simplified Arabic Alphabet for Beginners
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Arabic can be tricky at first, especially when trying to tell the letters apart.

But here’s a helpful tip: focus on the dots!

Many Arabic letters look very similar, and the main difference is where the dots are placed.

Once you get the hang of spotting the dots, it's much easier to recognize the letters and their sounds.

This simplified version is made for beginners like me who aren’t native Arabic speakers and want to learn the basics more easily.

Download a PDF version:

Simplified Arabic Alphabet for Beginners (PDF)
Learning the Arabic alphabet can feel overwhelming—many letters look almost the same!But here’s the secret: it all comes down to the dots.This beginner-friendly guide breaks it down in a super simple way.You’ll quickly learn how to identify Arabic letters by focusing on the number and position of dots, making it easier to read, write, and pronounce them correctly.I created this as a fellow beginner learning Arabic, and it’s helped me a lot—I hope it helps you too!Website Link: https://www.muzammilkhan.us/simplified-arabic-alphabet-for-beginners/
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20 Arabic Language Stats & Facts:

  1. Arabic is the 5th most spoken language in the world.
  2. Over 400 million people speak Arabic globally.
  3. Arabic is one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations.
  4. Arabic has influenced many English words like "sugar," "algebra," and "coffee."
  5. The Qur'an is written in Arabic, making it sacred to 1.9 billion Muslims.
  6. Arabic is written from right to left, unlike English.
  7. Arabic has 28 letters, but many letters change shape depending on where they appear in a word.
  8. Modern Standard Arabic is understood across all Arabic-speaking countries.
  9. There are over 30 different Arabic dialects!
  10. Arabic calligraphy is considered one of the highest forms of Islamic art.
  11. Arabic is the official language in 22 countries.
  12. Arabic has no capital or lowercase letters — it’s all one style!
  13. The Arabic alphabet is actually an abjad, meaning it mainly writes consonants.
  14. Some Arabic sounds don’t exist in English — like ع (‘Ayn).
  15. Learning the Arabic alphabet can take as little as 7-10 days with daily practice.
  16. Arabic numerals (١,٢,٣) are different from Western numbers — but you already know them (0-9)!
  17. Arabic was a major scientific language during the Middle Ages.
  18. Over 1,000 English words have roots in Arabic.
  19. Arabic grammar is very systematic — it’s like math once you get the basics.
  20. Learning Arabic opens doors to business, culture, travel, and understanding over 20 nations.