Free Arabic Short Vowels (Harakat) Chart
Free PDF · 2 pages · Beginner
Every letter of the alphabet with the three short vowels: Fatha (a), Kasra (i), and Damma (u). It's the step between knowing the letters and reading words.
Once a student knows the letters, the next step in Noorani Qaida is reading them with short vowels. A Fatha above the letter gives an "a" sound, a Kasra below gives "i", and a Damma above gives "u".
The chart lists all 28 letters in rows, so the student can read across each row, then down each column.
What's inside
- All 28 letters with Fatha, Kasra, and Damma
- Column headings in Arabic and English
- Alif shown with a hamza (أَ إِ أُ), as in Noorani Qaida
- Two A4 pages
How to use it
- Read one row at a time: ba, bi, bu.
- Then read down a single column, all with Fatha, to hear the same vowel on every letter.
- Ask a teacher to check pronunciation, especially for heavy letters like ص ض ط ظ.
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Questions
What are harakat?
The short vowel marks in Arabic. Fatha gives an "a" sound, Kasra an "i" sound, and Damma a "u" sound.
Why is Alif written with a hamza on this chart?
Alif cannot carry a vowel by itself, so it is written with a hamza (أَ إِ أُ). Noorani Qaida shows it the same way.
Does the chart include Sukun or Tanween?
Not yet. This sheet covers the three short vowels. Your teacher will introduce Sukun and Tanween after these.