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Arabic Alphabet - Learn Arabic Letters Online (Huruf Hijaiyah)
Free online tool to learn the Arabic alphabet (huruf hijaiyah). Trace each Arabic letter, hear the correct name, and practice Arabic writing — no sign-up needed.
✍️ How to Practice Arabic Letters
- Click the Alphabet tab in the drawing tool above
- Pick any Arabic letter to load its dotted outline
- Trace the letter with your mouse, finger, or stylus
- Tap the 🔊 icon to hear the letter name in Arabic
- Clear the canvas and try writing without the guide
- Repeat daily to build muscle memory for Arabic writing
💡 Arabic Writing Tips
- Direction: Arabic is written right-to-left. Focus on clean curves and consistent spacing.
- Dots matter: Many letters share a base shape — the number and position of dots change the meaning entirely.
- Letter forms: Letters look different at the beginning, middle, and end of words. Master the isolated form first.
- Consistency: Short daily sessions beat long weekly ones. 10 minutes a day is enough.
Arabic Alphabet in English – Full Letter Table
All 29 Arabic letters in English with name and transliteration. Click any letter in the tool above to practice writing it.
| # | Arabic Letter | Name (Arabic) | English Equivalent | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ا | Alif | A | alif |
| 2 | ب | Ba | B | ba |
| 3 | ت | Ta | T | ta |
| 4 | ث | Tha | Th | tha |
| 5 | ج | Jim | J | jim |
| 6 | ح | Ha | H | ha |
| 7 | خ | Kha | Kh | kha |
| 8 | د | Dal | D | dal |
| 9 | ذ | Dhal | Dh | dhal |
| 10 | ر | Ra | R | ra |
| 11 | ز | Zay | Z | zay |
| 12 | س | Sin | S | sin |
| 13 | ش | Shin | Sh | shin |
| 14 | ص | Sad | S | sad |
| 15 | ض | Dad | D | dad |
| 16 | ط | Ta | T | ta |
| 17 | ظ | Dha | Dh | dha |
| 18 | ع | Ayn | ʿ | ayn |
| 19 | غ | Ghayn | Gh | ghayn |
| 20 | ف | Fa | F | fa |
| 21 | ق | Qaf | Q | qaf |
| 22 | ك | Kaf | K | kaf |
| 23 | ل | Lam | L | lam |
| 24 | م | Mim | M | mim |
| 25 | ن | Nun | N | nun |
| 26 | ه | Ha | H | ha |
| 27 | و | Waw | W | waw |
| 28 | ي | Ya | Y | ya |
| 29 | ء | Hamza | ʾ | hamza |
Arabic Alphabet vs English Alphabet
The Arabic alphabet and the English alphabet are very different systems. Here are the key differences:
Arabic Alphabet
- 29 letters (28 + Hamza)
- Written right-to-left
- Letters connect within words
- Each letter has up to 4 forms
- Primarily consonants — vowels are diacritics
English Alphabet
- 26 letters
- Written left-to-right
- Letters are separate
- Each letter has 2 forms (upper/lower)
- Both consonants and vowels
Huruf Hijaiyah – Arabic Letters for Beginners
Huruf hijaiyah is the Indonesian and Malay term for the Arabic alphabet letters. Used widely in Quranic education across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, huruf hijaiyah consists of 29 letters that form the foundation of Arabic reading and writing.
Learning huruf hijaiyah is the first step for anyone wanting to read the Quran or understand Arabic. Our free tracing tool lets you practice each letter at your own pace — on any device, with no app download required.
Total letters
29 Huruf Hijaiyah
Writing direction
Right to Left (RTL)
Practice method
Trace → Write → Repeat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arabic alphabet?
The Arabic alphabet (huruf hijaiyah) is a set of 28–29 letters used to write the Arabic language. It is written from right to left, and each letter can have up to four different forms depending on its position in a word.
How do Arabic letters look in English?
Arabic letters in English are shown using transliteration — a way of writing Arabic sounds using the Latin (English) alphabet. For example, ب is written as 'Ba', ت as 'Ta', and ث as 'Tha'. Our letter table above shows every Arabic letter with its English equivalent.
What is 'alphabet in Arabic'?
The word for 'alphabet' in Arabic is الأبجدية (al-abjadiyya). The Arabic alphabet starts with Alif (ا), Ba (ب), Ta (ت), and is sometimes called the Abjad because the first letters in an older ordering spell A-B-J-D.
How many letters are in the Arabic alphabet?
Standard Arabic uses 28 primary letters. Including Hamza (ء), the total is 29. This practice page covers all of them with dotted tracing templates.
Can I practice huruf hijaiyah here?
Yes! All 29 huruf hijaiyah are available as tracing templates. Just click the Alphabet tab in the drawing tool above and select any letter to start tracing.
Do I need to download anything?
No download needed. This Arabic alphabet practice tool runs entirely in your browser on any device — phone, tablet, or computer.
Arabic to Alphabet – How Transliteration Works
Arabic to alphabet conversion (also called transliteration) maps each Arabic letter to its closest English sound. This helps beginners read Arabic without knowing the script yet. Below are common examples:
Note: Some Arabic sounds have no direct English equivalent (like ع Ayn or غ Ghayn). Our audio button 🔊 helps you hear the correct native pronunciation.
Why Learn the Arabic Alphabet?
Quran & Religion
Reading the Quran in its original language is a goal for millions of Muslims worldwide. Huruf hijaiyah is the first step.
Over 400M Speakers
Arabic is spoken by over 400 million people across 22 countries. It's one of the 6 official UN languages.
Rich Literature
Unlock access to classical poetry, philosophy, and science written in Arabic — some of the world's oldest texts.
Career Advantage
Arabic speakers are in high demand in diplomacy, business, media, and translation sectors globally.