Interactive Arabic Alphabet Previous Pause Next The Arabic Alphabet: Al-Abjadiyyah Al-สฟArabiyyah By: Yasher Solaiman Introduction The Arabic alphabet, known as al-abjadiyyah al-สฟarabiyyah (ุงูุฃุจุฌุฏูุฉ ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉ), is one of the world’s most recognizable writing systems. It is the backbone of the Arabic language and is used by hundreds of millions of people across the globe. Whether for religious texts, literature, or everyday communication, the Arabic script plays a vital role in preserving culture, identity, and knowledge. This article explores the origins, structure, significance, and modern relevance of this ancient writing system. Origins and Historical Development The Arabic script evolved from the Nabataean Aramaic script , which itself descended from earlier Semitic scripts. The earliest examples of Arabic writing date back to the 4th century CE. However, it was in the 7...