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Hamza vs. Alif: The Arabic Letter Everyone Confuses
5 minFeb 16, 2026
They sound similar. They look different. And beginners mix them up constantly. Hamza (ء) is the glottal stop: the sudden catch in your throat when you say "uh-oh." Alif is just a carrier. This lesson shows you exactly how to tell them apart in Quranic text, where Hamza hides (on top of Alif, under Alif, on Waw, on Yaa), and how to spot every one in Surah Al-Fath 48:29. 📖 Verse used: Surah Al-Fath 48:29 🌐 quranflow.org
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