Learn Arabic & Tajweed

Unit 2 · Lesson 8

Short vowels

Fatḥa, kasra and ḍamma

Short vowels are small marks on a letter. They are said quickly, about as long as a single clap.

Fatḥa, a line above: aبَ
Kasra, a line below: iبِ
Ḍamma, a small wāw above: uبُ

PRACTICE

Tap an answer to check yourself.

How is this read?

بِ

How is this read?

تُ

How is this read?

كَتَبَ