The Definite Article (Al)

Explanation

The definite article "ال" (al) is attached to the beginning of nouns to make them definite, similar to "the" in English.

Key Points:

Always written attached to the word

The "ل" assimilates with "sun letters" (الحروف الشمسية)

Remains unchanged with "moon letters" (الحروف القمرية)

**Sun Letters:** ت ث د ذ ر ز س ش ص ض ط ظ ل ن

**Moon Letters:** ب ج ح خ ع غ ف ق ك م ه و ي