Why is Quran right to left?

Why is Quran right to left?

Approved answer

Understanding the Direction of Arabic Script

The earliest form of Arabic, known as the Safaitic dialect, was spoken by nomadic tribes in the Syro-Arabian desert. This ancient version of Arabic was mainly inscribed from right to left, which had a significant impact on the direction of the Arabic script. Subsequently, Classical Arabic emerged, building upon Safaitic and various other early forms of the language.

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