1. Dr. Muhammad Mustaqim Mohd Zarif
Application of Braille in Quranic and Sunnah Studies (QAA4013) 7th Lecture (17th Feb 2009)
Dr. Muhammad Mustaqim Mohd Zarif
Director,
Centre for General Studies
Islamic Science University of Malaysia

2. Structure of Presentation
Differences Between Kod Braille Wasilah Bacaan al-Quran and Quranic Braille Code Used by PERTIS
PERTIS’ Quranic Braille Code (cont.)
Some Examples in Transcribing Quranic Verses into Braille

3. Differences Between Kod Braille Wasilah Bacaan al-Quran and Quranic Braille Code Used by PERTIS
In terms of usage:
DBP: Has never been used before. Just exist in theory. But possible might be used in the future subject to govt intervention
PERTIS: Is widely used in Malaysia. Its Quran is the only Quranic Braille endorsed & approved by JAKIM

4. 2. In terms of Code Used:
DBP: Uses Jawi/Arabic Braille + Its own sets of contractions
(GRADE 2)
PERTIS: Uses GRADE 1 Arabic Language only

5. Example:

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7. 3. In terms of Structure:
DBP: Has its own rules. Characterized by 5 main features concerning the use of harakat (reading signs), word signs (‘alamat al-kalimah), and contractions.
PERTIS: No contractions and combinations of signs are used. Each character used its own individual symbol.

8. Examples:
1) DBP: Does not use fathah. Every huruf without sign means fathah.
PERTIS: Must use fathah.

9. 2). DBP:. Uses combinations of. reading signs: fathah +
2) DBP: Uses combinations of reading signs: fathah sukun, kasrah + shaddah, etc
PERTIS: No combination of reading signs. Each sign must be represented individually. i.e., fathah, shaddah, sukun, etc

10. 3). DBP:. Use of certain symbols does not
3) DBP: Use of certain symbols does not conform with international symbols used in writing Quranic Braille Example:
Fathah Ishba‘iyyah
ذلك
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Kasrah Ishba‘iyyah
رسله
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4 5 / 2 3 & 6
Dammah Ishba‘iyyah
له ، أمره
4 5 6 / 2 3 & 6

11. PERTIS: Use of symbols conforms with international usage (in general).
Fathah Ishba‘iyyah
ذلك
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Kasrah Ishba‘iyyah
رسله
4 & 5
Dammah Ishba‘iyyah
له ، أمره
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3 & 4 6

12. 4). DBP:. Uses specific & separate. signs for madd asli (alif: dots
4) DBP: Uses specific & separate signs for madd asli (alif: dots 1, waw: dots 12456, ya: dots )
PERTIS: Huruf al-Madd uses its own huruf (alif/waw/ya) & written without sign (tashkil) to indicate madd asli

13. 5). DBP:. Madd Lazim Harfi: No sign. given. Just spell the words. i. e
5) DBP: Madd Lazim Harfi: No sign given. Just spell the words. i.e. Yasin, etc
PERTIS: Madd Lazim Harfi must be spelt & given signs of Madd Far’i (246)

14. 6). DBP:. Does not differentiate. between Alif Lam
6) DBP: Does not differentiate between Alif Lam Shamsiyyah & Alif Lam Qamariyyah. All use: Dots (1,4)
Al-Babu: Dots 1, 4 (alif lam) + ba
Al-Layl: Dots 1, 4 (alif lam) + Lam

15. PERTIS: Highlight the difference between Shamsiyyah & Qamariyyah.
Example:
Alif Lam Shamsiyyah: Alif + Lam + Shaddah
Alif Lam Qamariyyah: Alif + Lam + Sukun

16. 7). DBP:. Different symbols used for. waqaf signs. Must use (dots
7) DBP: Different symbols used for waqaf signs. Must use (dots ) before & after to indicate the sign.
PERTIS: Different symbols used for waqaf signs. Must use (dots ) before & after to indicate the sign.

17. PERTIS’ Quranic Braille Code (cont.)
Special Sign (Dots 3 6):
to indicate certain symbols used afterwards
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18. ○ ● ● ○ Signs for Madd Far’i:
a. Madd Far’i- > 2 harakats (dots 2 4 6)
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19. Example:

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21. Signs for Madd Far’i:
b. Madd Sign (beginning of word)
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22. ○ ○ ● ● How to put a number after an ayat?
- Use a special sign (dots ) directly after the ayat
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23. Formula:
( ) + (waqaf sign if any) <space> (number sign ) + (a/b/c/d, etc)

24. Example:

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26. Some Examples in Transcribing Quranic Verses into Braille

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28. The problems of Hamzah in the middle of kalimah:
Look at the origin of the word. If the origin (fi’l madhi) has alif, then must use (Dots 3 4).
If not, then use (Dots ).

30. Thank You