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Laam Rules (Sun & Moon Letters)
Learn about Laam Shamsiyyah (assimilated) and Laam Qamariyyah (pronounced) in the definite article.
1 rule · 2 examples
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Learning Objectives
- Memorize the 14 Sun Letters (الحروف الشمسية)
- Memorize the 14 Moon Letters (الحروف القمرية)
- Practice correct pronunciation of "ال"
Rules in this lesson
Laam Shamsiyyah
لام شمسية
The "lam" of the definite article (ال) is assimilated into the following letter (sun letter) and not pronounced.
From the Quran
الشمس - Laam is silent (Sun Letter)
القمر - Laam is pronounced (Moon Letter)