harakat(f): movement, gesture

Description of harakat: Harakat refers to the diacritical marks or vowel signs placed above or below Arabic letters to indicate short vowel sounds and pronunciation, essential since Arabic script primarily denotes consonants. Unlike consonant letters, which form the skeleton of words, harakat provide the vital vocalization for accurate reading. Differs from sukun, which signals a consonant without a following vowel, creating a silent or closed sound. In poetic usage, harakat guide rhythmic meter,