The letter jim ج is the fifth letter of Arabic alphabets. Here you will learn how to pronounce jim ج and how to write jim ج . You will also learn the different shapes of letter jim ج with examples.
Equivalent of jim ج in English
The letter jim ج equivalent in English is letter “J” and has “j” phonics.
It is unique in it self as it has one dot inside it.
It has the same shape as of ha ح letter but difference is that jim ج has one dot in it and it ح has no dot in it.
As in Arabic letters dots n position of dot is very important as it can make big difference. You will learn it more in later posts as you will learn other Arabic letters.
How to pronounce jim ج
How to write jim ج
Different shapes of jim ج
| final | middle | starting | isolated |
| ـج | ـجـ | جـ | ج |
Examples of jim ج in isolated shape:
تاج (tāj) – crown
Examples of jim جـ in starting shape:
جديد (jadīd) – New
جريمة (jareemah) – Crime
جمع (jam’) – Collect
Examples of jim ـجـ in middle shape:
كتـجـة (kitja) – a type of fish
سـجـادة (sujāda) – rug
كـجـرة (kajra) – a container for liquids
Examples of jim ـج in final shape:
حج (haj) – 5th pillar of islam
Articulation point of jim ج
Letter jim ج is pronounced when middle of tongue touch the upper palate
Jim ج is a moon letter
The distinction of “sun letters” (حروف الشمس) and “moon letters” (حروف القمر) is fundamental in determining the pronunciation of the definite article “ال” (al) when it precedes certain consonants in Arabic.
When the definite article “ال” is added to a word starting with a sun letter, a seamless assimilation occurs. For example, “الشمس” (ash-shams) means “the sun,” with the “l” sound smoothly blending into the following “sh.”
When the definite article “ال” is applied to words starting with moon letters, the “l” sound remains distinct. For instance, “القمر” (al-qamar) signifies “the moon,” with the “l” sound clearly separate from the following “q.”
So ha “ ج” is a moon letter
The letter “ ج” (jim) in Arabic is indeed a moon letter. When the definite article “ال” (al) is prefixed to a word beginning with “ ج,” assimilation does not occurs, and the “l” sound of “al” does not combines with the “j” sound of “ ج.”
Here are some examples:
- الجمال (al-jamāl): The beauty
- الجديد (al-jadīd): The new
- الجريمة (al-jareemah): The crime
- الجمع (al-jam’): The collection
- الجمهور (al-jamhūr): The majority
Characteristics of letter jim ج
The traits of the letters set them apart from other letters that have the same articulation point.
The proper use of the letter characteristics clarifies the letters and explains the different timings of the saakin letters, which is a crucial concept.
It is evident from examining the qualities which letters have strong and weak makeup. This indicates that examining the qualities of the letters and how they are used is a crucial component.
Letters can be categorized according to what sets them apart:
- Contrasting Characteristics in Letters (الصِفَاتُ المُتَضادَة): These letters have different qualities.
- Letters with Distinctive Qualities: These lack diametrically opposed elements.
Characteristics of Arabic Letters with Contrasting Attributes (الصِفَاتُ المُتَضادَة)
Arabic letter jim ج has following Contrasting Attributes :
| LETTERS | 1. Al Hams – الْهَمْسُ / al Jahr – الجَهْرُ | 2. Ash-shidda – الشِّدَّةُ/al baynya – البَينية/ ar Rakhawa – الرَّخَاوَةُ | 3. Al-istiala – الاِسْتِعَلاءُ / al-istifal – الاسْتِفَالُ | 4. Al-itbaq (الإِطْبَاق) /. Al infitah (الإِنْفِتَاح) | 5. Al-idhlaq (الإِذْلاقُ) /. Al ismat (الإِصْمَات) |
| jim ج | al Jahr – الجَهْرُ | Ash-shidda – الشِّدَّةُ | al-istifal – الاسْتِفَالُ | Al infitah (الإِنْفِتَاح) | Al ismat (الإِصْمَات |
Characteristics of Arabic Letters with Distinctive Attributes (الصِفَات غَيْر المُتَضادَة)
Arabic letter ha ح has following Distinctive Attributes :
| 1. As-Safeer (الصَفِير) | 2. Al-Qalqala (القَلْقَلَة) | 3. Al-leen – اللِّيْن | 4. Al inhiraf – الإِنْحِراف | 5. At-takreer – التَّكْرِير | 6. At tafashee – التَّفَشِي | 7. Al istitala – الإِسْتِطَالَة | 8. Al gunna – غُنّه |
| ————- | yes | ———— | ———— | ———— | ———— | ———— | ———— |
Complete letters: