Precise transliteration uses special marks to distinguish Arabic sounds that ordinary English spelling cannot show clearly. On the Salah guides you can switch to Beginner transliteration if these marks make learning harder.
| Symbol | What it helps represent | Beginner display |
|---|---|---|
| ḥ | ح, distinct from ordinary h | h |
| ṣ | ص, distinct from ordinary s | s |
| ḍ | ض, distinct from ordinary d | d |
| ṭ | ط, distinct from ordinary t | t |
| ẓ | ظ, distinct from ordinary z | z |
| ʿ | ع (ʿayn) | ' |
| ā | a long vowel | aa |
| ī | i long vowel | ee |
| ū | u long vowel | oo |
The simplified spelling is a learning aid, not a substitute for hearing correct recitation. Use the Arabic and audio together where available.