What is م?

م (Mīm) in Arabic

م (Mīm, ميم) is the 24th letter of the Arabic alphabet. It is a consonant and represents the sound /m/. Here's some key information:

• Basic Information:

  • Shape: م (Isolated), ـمـ (Medial), مـ (Initial), ـم (Final)
  • Sound: /m/ (like "m" in "man")
  • Numeric Value: 40

• Usage: Mīm is a very common letter in Arabic and appears in many words. It's fundamental to the Arabic language and crucial for forming numerous words and concepts. For instance, the word "مَاء (Māʼ)" meaning "water" starts with Mīm.

• Grammar:

  • Mīm is used in various grammatical functions.
  • It can form parts of prefixes, suffixes, and inflections.
  • A key example is the "مـ (Prefix)", often indicating a noun of place, time, or instrument.

• Common Words: Countless words begin or contain Mīm. Some common examples include:

  • مَكْتَب (Maktab) (Office, School)
  • مَسْجِد (Masjid) (Mosque)
  • مُحَمَّد (Muhammad) (Prophet Muhammad) - A very common name.

• Variations: There are no significant variations in the written form of Mīm that fundamentally change its sound or meaning, but its shape adapts depending on its position within a word (initial, medial, final, isolated).