The Definite Article Al, Tanwīn & Sun and Moon Letters | Ep. 10 – Ahlan Arabic

Welcome back to Ahlan Arabic, a podcast for learning Arabic slowly and surely from Kuttāb Academy.In Episode 10, we cover one of the most important pronunciation and grammar foundations in Arabic. This episode explains how the definite article “al” works, the difference between tanwīn and al, how sun letters and moon letters affect pronunciation, and how stopping at the end of words changes Arabic speech.You will learn:• What al means and when it is used• What tanwīn is and why it disappears• Ḥurūf Qamariyyah (moon letters)• Ḥurūf Shamsiyyah (sun letters)• Why the lām is sometimes pronounced and sometimes not• How to stop correctly at the end of Arabic words• The special case of tāʾ marbūṭahThis episode includes clear explanations, repetition, and guided listening practice, making it perfect for beginners learning Fuṣḥā Arabic.🎧 Listen slowly, repeat often, and revisit this episode for mastery.