"Alif Lam Meem"
"These are the Muqatta'at (abbreviated letters)"
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Alif Lam Meem translates to "These are the Muqatta'at (abbreviated letters)" in English. This is Ayah 1 of Surah Al-Baqarah (Surah 2) of the Holy Quran. You can read the full Arabic text with word-by-word meaning, 80+ translations, Tafsir ibn Kathir, and audio recitation by 30+ reciters on AzrsCorp — completely free.
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Alif Lam Meem — Meaning & Transliteration
"Alif Lam Meem" is the English transliteration of an Arabic Quranic term, meaning "These are the Muqatta'at (abbreviated letters)". Transliteration spells out the Arabic pronunciation using Latin letters, helping readers who don't read Arabic script pronounce Quranic words and phrases correctly.
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What does "Alif Lam Meem" mean?
It means "These are the Muqatta'at (abbreviated letters)" in English.
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