How to Type Quranic Arabic Online — Complete Tajweed Symbols Guide
Accurately type Quranic verses with full harakat, waqf stop signs, and all Tajweed marks from any browser — free.
Typing Quranic Arabic is one of the most sacred digital tasks a Muslim can perform. Whether you are creating study materials, designing an Islamic app, typesetting a Mushaf, or sharing Quranic verses on social media, accuracy is everything. This comprehensive guide walks you through every aspect of typing Quranic Arabic online — from basic letter input to advanced Tajweed symbols.
What Makes Quranic Arabic Different?
The Quran uses the same 28-letter Arabic alphabet, but adds layers of precision that are not found in everyday Modern Standard Arabic writing:
- Complete Tashkeel (التشكيل الكامل): Every single word is fully vowelled. There are no ambiguous readings.
- Waqf Marks (علامات الوقف): Special symbols that tell the reciter where to stop, pause, or continue.
- Small Letters: Quranic orthography uses small Alif (أَلِف صَغِيرَة), small Waw (واو صغيرة), and small Ya (ياء صغيرة) in specific words.
- Unique Spellings: Some Quranic words use historical spellings that differ from modern Arabic spelling conventions.
- Ayah Markers: End-of-verse markers () and surah separators (بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم) have specific Unicode points.
Using the Tajweed Tab on Our Keyboard
The Arabic Typing Keyboard has a dedicated Tajweed tab specifically built for Quranic typing. Click the keyboard icon at the top and select the Tajweed tab to access:
Waqf (Stop) Signs — Complete Reference
| Sign | Arabic Name | Meaning for Reciter |
|---|---|---|
| م | وقف لازم | Must stop here — stopping is obligatory |
| لا | لا وقف | Do not stop — continuing is required |
| ج | وقف جائز | Permitted to stop or continue |
| قف | قف | Stop here (command form) |
| ص | وقف مرخص | Permissible pause (breath pause allowed) |
| ط | وقف مطلق | Absolute stop recommended |
| ز | وقف مجوز | Permitted stop — slight preference to continue |
| ∴ | معانقة أ | Embrace mark A — stop at one of the two marks |
| ∵ | معانقة ب | Embrace mark B — companion to the above |
Harakat (Vowel Marks) — Complete Reference
| Mark | Name | Sound |
|---|---|---|
| فَ | فتحة (Fatha) | Short "a" sound — fa |
| فِ | كسرة (Kasra) | Short "i" sound — fi |
| فُ | ضمة (Damma) | Short "u" sound — fu |
| فْ | سكون (Sukoon) | No vowel — consonant cluster |
| فّ | شدة (Shadda) | Doubled/geminated consonant |
| فً | تنوين فتح | Tanwin with "an" sound |
| فٍ | تنوين كسر | Tanwin with "in" sound |
| فٌ | تنوين ضم | Tanwin with "un" sound |
Step-by-Step: Typing Surah Al-Fatihah
Let us practice by typing the first verse of Surah Al-Fatihah:
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
- Open the Arabic Keyboard and ensure you are in Arabic mode.
- Type the base letters: ب س م ا ل ل ه ا ل ر ح م ن ا ل ر ح ي م
- Switch to the Harakat tab and add the vowel marks to each letter.
- For the Shadda-Fatha combination on "ل" in "اللَّه", press Shadda then Fatha.
- Add the Alef Wasla (ٱ) from the Tajweed tab for the start of "Allah".
- Add the Superscript Alef (ٰ) to Rahman (الرَّحْمَٰن).
Quranic Hamza Forms — When to Use Each
Hamza is one of the trickiest aspects of Quranic Arabic. Here is a quick reference:
| Form | Unicode | When Used |
|---|---|---|
| ء | U+0621 | Standalone hamza (not attached to a seat) |
| أ | U+0623 | Hamza on Alef, when the vowel before Hamza is Fatha |
| إ | U+0625 | Hamza below Alef, when preceded by a Kasra |
| ؤ | U+0624 | Hamza on Waw, when preceded by Damma |
| ئ | U+0626 | Hamza on Ya, when preceded by Kasra (Kasra dominates) |
| آ | U+0622 | Alef with Madda — when Hamzah and Alef are combined |
Exporting Quranic Text
Once you have typed your Quranic content, you can export it in multiple formats:
- Copy to Clipboard: Immediately paste into Word, PowerPoint, or any Islamic application.
- Export as DOC: Get a properly formatted RTL document ready for editing.
- Export as PDF: Perfect for printing, sharing, or archiving.
- Export as PNG: Create a beautiful shareable image of the verse for social media.
Best Practices for Quranic Digital Typesetting
- Always proofread against a trusted Mushaf (KFGQPC or Medina Mushaf).
- Use established Unicode Quranic fonts: Amiri Quran, Noto Naskh Arabic, or KFGQPC Uthmanic Script.
- Include a disclaimer that the text was typed digitally and may contain errors.
- For published materials, have a qualified Hafiz review the text before printing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our keyboard supports all Unicode Quranic characters including harakat (tashkeel), all waqf stop signs, Quranic small letters, and Uthmanic script variants. You can type any verse or surah completely.
The best Quranic fonts are Amiri Quran (free on Google Fonts), KFGQPC Uthmanic Script (available from King Fahad Complex), and Noto Naskh Arabic. Our keyboard uses Amiri by default which is excellent for Quranic text.
The Ayah marker () is available in the Tajweed tab under "Quranic Marks". Click it to insert it after typing a verse. You can also type the Unicode character directly.
Our keyboard provides all the characters needed for accurate Quranic typing. However, for official Islamic publications, always have a qualified Islamic scholar or Hafiz review the typed text for correctness before publishing.