Muqattaʿat
The term "Muqattaʿat" refers to a unique set of letters that appear at the beginning of certain chapters (or Surahs) in the Quran. These letters are often composed of one to five Arabic characters and are considered a significant aspect of Quranic structure. Their exact meaning remains a subject of scholarly debate, with various interpretations proposed by Islamic scholars.
Muqattaʿat are found in 29 chapters of the Quran, and they serve as a distinctive feature that sets these chapters apart. Some believe they may hold a mystical significance or serve as a form of divine code, while others view them as a stylistic element of the text.