Back to: The Quran Reading Journey — Level 1
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🌟 Did You Know?
" س . ش"
share the exact same shape —
three small teeth at the bottom.
The only difference?
ش has three dots above. س has none.
And here's a fun fact: the word "شَمْس" (sun)
starts with ش — the letter that looks like sunshine rays! ☀️
👆 Tap any letter to hear its name
س
Seen
Like "s" in sun
No dots
ش
Sheen
Like "sh" in shine
Three dots above
Same shape — dots make the difference:
س
No dots → Seen
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ش
3 dots → Sheen
🕌 Spot Your Letters in the Quran
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Can you spot the س inside بِسْمِ ?
It sits in the middle — connected on both sides.
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Can you spot the س inside بِسْمِ ?
It sits in the middle — connected on both sides.
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""In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"
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— Surah Al-Fatiha, Verse 1
✏️ Practice Time!
Complete the activities below to earn your ⭐ Stars and unlock the next lesson!
Quick Reference
س
Seen
No dots
"s" — sun, sea
سَمَك — Samak (fish)
ش
Sheen
3 dots above
"sh" — ship, show
شَمْس — Shams (sun)
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