What kind of word is حُرِّيّةٌ in Arabic?
In Arabic, abstract words related to politics, economics or science like حُرِّيّةٌ often follow a certain model: the مصدر صناعيّ
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What kind of word is حُرِّيّةٌ in Arabic?
In Arabic, abstract words related to politics, economics or science like حُرِّيّةٌ often follow a certain model: the مصدر صناعيّ
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Have a created a login name and a subscription at pupilhd? I guess it is best to contact pupil hd…
I do have Amazon fire stick but not sure how do I install the app?
Thank You for creating this website. This page, in particular, is of great help for new students of Arabic language…
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20 questions for: Betül Aslan (#30)
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A quiz about the 99 names of Allah (أَسْمَاءُ ٱللّهِ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ). The 99 words are attributed to God by Muslims.
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A quiz about the 99 names of Allah (أَسْمَاءُ ٱللّهِ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ). The 99 words are attributed to God by Muslims.
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Do you understand Egyptian TikTok?
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Typing without looking at the keyboard – touch typing – can be learned – also for Arabic. A few suggestions on how to become a fast typist.
Who invented the Arabic typewriter (keyboard)?
The Arabic keyboard we use today was invented in 1899 by two men who almost simultaneously worked on an Arabic typewriter: Selim Haddad and Philippe Waked.