How many letters are in the Arabic alphabet?

The Arabic alphabet consists of 28 core letters written from right to left.

Can I practice tracing Arabic letters on screen?

Yes, switch to the Trace Canvas tab to draw and practice writing letter shapes using your mouse or touchscreen.

Is audio available for each Arabic letter?

Yes, clicking any letter plays clear audio pronunciation of its name and vowel sound.

Why do Arabic letter shapes change depending on their position?

Arabic is a cursive script where most letters connect to adjacent letters, adopting isolated, initial, medial, or final forms.

Is this tool suitable for children and absolute adult beginners?

Yes, the interactive grid, phonetics, example words, and quizzes make learning fun for both young learners and adults.

How does the Arabic letter quiz work?

The quiz plays an audio sound or shows an example word and asks you to select the matching letter.

Is this Arabic alphabet learning tool completely free?

Yes, 100% free with no registration or hidden fees.

28 Arabic Letters Guide

Learn the 28 Arabic Letters & Tracing

The doorway to reading the Holy Qur'an. Explore letter shapes, authentic phonetic pronunciations, beginner vocabulary, and interactive tracing on our digital whiteboard.

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28 Arabic Letters & Joining Shapes

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Letter #1 of 28

Alif

'a' as in Apple

How Alif Joins in WordsRight-Only Connector

Alone

Beginning

ـأ

Middle

ـأ

Ending

Alif stands tall like a pillar and never connects to the letter after it.

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Example Arabic Word

Lion (Asad)

أَسَد

Tap Any Arabic Letter to Explore Its Sound & Joining Forms

Right-to-Left Order

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Arabic Alphabet Mastery Certificate

Complete 28 more Arabic letter(s) (0/28) to unlock your official printable PDF certificate.

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The Beauty and Honor of the Arabic Language

Arabic was chosen by Allah as the language of the final divine revelation to humanity. Learning its alphabet is the foundational step toward connecting with the words of the Qur'an in their pristine original form:

“Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur'an that you might understand.” — Surah Yusuf (12:2)

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Answers to common questions about Arabic letters, phonetics, tracing, and Quranic preparation.