Arabic Writing Practice: From Alef to Yaa

How to Use This Worksheet

Trace each letter in all four forms, then practise writing them freely. Focus on consistent size and proportions. Arabic calligraphy rewards patience and deliberate practice.

Letters and Their Forms

• أ / ا (Alef): Isolated: أ Initial: أ- Medial: -أ- Final: -ا

• ب (Ba): Isolated: ب Initial: بـ Medial: ـبـ Final: ـب

• ت (Ta): Same shape as Ba with two dots above

• ث (Tha): Same shape as Ba with three dots above

• ج / ح / خ: Share a base form – distinguish by dots: ج (one below), ح (no dots), خ (one above)

Connecting Rules

Arabic letters connect from right to left within a word. Six letters (أ د ذ ر ز و) do NOT connect to the letter following them (left side). All other letters connect on both sides when in medial position.

Practice Words

بَيْتٌ (bayt – house) كِتَابٌ (kitaab – book) مَدْرَسَةٌ (madrasa – school)