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Aleph
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كَتَبُوا – what is the function of the Aleph here?
The Aleph at the end of third-person plural verbs is there for protection.
How do you write Allah as a calligraphy?
The word Allah is often written like a calligraphy - with the dagger Aleph. There are several ways to achieve that in Microsoft Word or Libre Office.
Which Arabic font do you use for Microsoft Word?
Times New Roman or Arial are not the only fonts to write in Arabic. Google Fonts offers many beautiful Arabic fonts for free - it works also for Apple/Mac.
Plural of weak Arabic letters: What is the correct form of “My Mustafas” in Arabic?
The plural of Mustafa in Arabic is difficult - because there is a weak letter involved. How do you form masculine human plurals with a possessive pronoun?
How do you spell لكن in Arabic?
Many students are confused why words like هذا, ذلك or لكن are written with a dash (dagger Aleph). Should they be pronounced with a long vowel ("aa")? Yes.
