Alif maqsuura

Alif Maqsuura is a special form of the Arabic letter "Alif" used in written Arabic, especially in the Quran. It looks like a small round loop similar to the letter "Ya" ( ي ), but functions as a letter "Alif" at the end of words. It helps distinguish specific words and pronunciations. Unlike the standard Alif, Alif Maqsuura is written at the end of words without dots and plays a role in proper pronunciation, reading, and Quranic spelling. It is an orthographic convention that clarifies meaning and pronunciation in classical and modern Arabic.