Lesson 2 · Huroof Murakkabat
Joined Letters
Today I will learn how letters change shape when they hold hands.
When letters join they change shape a little. Read every joined group by naming each letter, e.g. با = Baa + Alif. Six letters ا د ذ ر ز و never join to the letter after them.
Tip for parents: Ask your child to find the "head" of each letter (dots, teeth, loops). Dots are the best clue!
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Letter shapes: alone, start, middle, end
| Alone | Start | Middle | End | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alif | ||||
| Baa | ||||
| Taa | ||||
| Thaa | ||||
| Jeem | ||||
| Haa | ||||
| Khaa | ||||
| Daal | ||||
| Dhaal | ||||
| Raa | ||||
| Zaa | ||||
| Seen | ||||
| Sheen | ||||
| Saad | ||||
| Daad | ||||
| Toa | ||||
| Dhoa | ||||
| Ain | ||||
| Ghain | ||||
| Faa | ||||
| Qaaf | ||||
| Kaaf | ||||
| Laam | ||||
| Meem | ||||
| Noon | ||||
| Waw | ||||
| Haa | ||||
| Yaa |
Read the joined letters by naming each letter
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