The zabar (fatha) and zer (kasra) are diacritical marks used in Arabic script to indicate vowel sounds and are part of the system developed by the 7th-century scholar Abu al-Aswad al-Du'ali. He introduced these marks to aid in the correct pronunciation of the Quran, ensuring accurate recitation and comprehension of the text. This system was further refined by later scholars, but al-Du'ali is credited with laying the foundational groundwork for Arabic diacritics.
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