Joining Group - Meem

Meem is the joining group assigned to the Arabic letter meem (م) and its contextual variants, including initial, medial, and final forms. This group defines how the character connects to adjacent letters in scripts that use cursive joining behavior, such as Arabic, Persian, and Urdu. Specifically, Meem participates in full joining, meaning it connects to both the preceding and following letters, creating a continuous baseline. Its shape changes depending on position, from an isolated closed circle to a form with a tail when final. The Meem group also covers related letters like the Persian and Urdu meem variants, ensuring that all forms share identical connecting rules. This consistent behavior is crucial for proper text rendering, word shaping, and accurate bidirectional display across digital platforms.