U+08E1 "࣡" Arabic Small High Sign Safha Unicode Character

U+08E1 "࣡" Arabic Small High Sign Safha is a diacritical mark used in Arabic script, primarily appearing in the context of Quranic orthography to indicate a specific textual annotation, though its exact function can vary by tradition. It is positioned above the base letter, typically as a small high sign, and is part of the Arabic Extended-A block, which supports additional phonetic or variant notations for classical Arabic texts. Unlike more common Arabic diacritics such as fatha or kasra, the Safha sign is rare and specialized, often associated with manuscripts where it marks a pause, a division, or a specific reading instruction within the Qur'an. Its use is largely historical or restricted to scholarship, and it may not be supported by all modern fonts or systems due to its niche status.