In which year of Hijri were the vowel marks (Harakat) inserted in the Quran to ensure correct pronunciation?

The vowel marks (Harakat) were introduced in the Quran during the year 43 Hijri to ensure correct pronunciation and recitation. Before this addition, the Quranic text was written without vowel marks, which sometimes led to variations in reading among non-Arabic speakers.

The Harakat system was developed under the Caliphate of Abdul Malik bin Marwan and was implemented to preserve the Quran’s exact pronunciation. Scholars and calligraphers carefully added these diacritical marks above or below the letters so that Muslims everywhere could recite the Quran correctly, regardless of their native language.

This addition did not change the text of the Quran; it only provided phonetic guidance, ensuring that recitations remained uniform and free from mistakes. The Harakat system has helped generations of Muslims memorize and recite the Quran accurately.

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  Year of Hijri: 43 A.H

  
  


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  Purpose: Ensure correct pronunciation and recitation

  
  


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  Implemented by: Scholars under Caliph Abdul Malik bin Marwan

  
  


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  Impact: Allowed uniform recitation among Muslims worldwide

  
  


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  Text: The Quranic text itself remained unchanged

  
  


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  Significance: Essential for accurate Hifz (memorization) and Tajweed