• Duration

    32 minutes

  • Sun & Moon

    Letters

    • Hamzat

      al-Wasl

    • prerequisites

      Lesson Sixteen

    Lesson Seventeen: 

    Sun and Moon Letters
    & Hamzat al-Wasl

    Welcome to Lesson Seventeen: Sun and Moon Letters & Hamzat al-Wasl! In this lesson, you’ll uncover the distinction between Sun Letters (الحروف الشمسية) and Moon Letters (الحروف القمرية), learning how they affect the pronunciation of the definite article "al-" (ال) in Arabic. Through practical examples, you’ll master when to pronounce or assimilate the lam (ل), improving your fluency and natural speech.


    Additionally, this lesson explores Hamzat al-Wasl (ٱ), a unique connecting hamza in Arabic that smooths transitions between words. You’ll learn how it differs from Hamzat al-Qat' (ء) and understand its role in fluent pronunciation. By the end of this lesson, you’ll gain valuable tools to refine your reading, writing, and speaking skills in Arabic.

    What's Included

    Sun and Moon Letters Simplified

    Explore the practical rules for distinguishing Sun and Moon Letters and how they influence the pronunciation of words with the definite article "al-" (ال).

    Hamzat al-Wasl: The Connecting Hamza

    Learn how Hamzat al-Wasl is used to link words seamlessly in Arabic, and understand its unique function compared to Hamzat al-Qat' (ء).

    Fluency through Practice

    Strengthen your Arabic reading and pronunciation by applying these concepts in practical exercises and examples.
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