Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+08E2. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+08E2 to binary:
00001000 11100010. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100000 10100011 10100010
ARABIC DISPUTED END OF AYAH·U+08E2
Character Information
Code Point
U+08E2
HEX
08E2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Format
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A3 A2 | 11100000 10100011 10100010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 08 E2 | 00001000 11100010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E2 08 | 11100010 00001000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 08 E2 | 00000000 00000000 00001000 11100010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E2 08 00 00 | 11100010 00001000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
࣢
URI Encoded
%E0%A3%A2
Description
The Unicode character U+08E2, known as the Arabic Disputed End of Ayah, is a typographical element utilized in digital text representing an ambiguous or uncertain conclusion to an ayah (verse) within Islamic scripture, specifically the Quran. It serves as a marker for variations in recitation or interpretations of the sacred text among different Muslim communities and schools of thought. Its usage highlights the diversity of Quranic exegesis and allows for flexibility in reading while maintaining the integrity of the original scripture. This character plays an essential role in promoting inclusivity and understanding within Islamic scholarship, as it signifies that there may be alternative ways to comprehend or recite a particular ayah without compromising its divine origin.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2274 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.