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Historical topics that are related to Arabic.
The origins of the Islamic minaret: historical insights
Answer: Probably not. The minaret today is one of the most important and prominent symbols of Islam. But in the very beginning, this was different.
How al-Adly al-Rumi solved the Knights Tour in chess
The Knight's Tour problem is a famous mathematical chess puzzle. The first solution provided an Arab philosopher in the 9th century from present-day Iraq.
Top 5 European Arabic grammarians You should know
Arabic grammar was of special interest in Europe, especially in the 19th and early 20th century. Here is a list of the TOP FIVE Arabic grammarians from the West
Who are the best Arabic grammarians of all time?
Hard to imagine today, but the grandmasters of Arabic grammar were superstars during their lifetime. Here is a list of the TOP 5 Arabic grammarians of all time.
Comparing Arabic and Japanese calligraphy techniques
Arabic calligraphy is an exceptional art. Many Arabic students want to learn it - however, it is a long journey.
Semitic languages: Tracing the term and its history
The term Semitic Language was invented by a German scholar in 1781: August Ludwig von Schlรถzer.
The mystery of the Arabic broken plural
The Arabic broken plural has the effect that scholars still debate how to properly classify the several branches of Semitic languages.
Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad: The father of Arabic lexicography
Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi (ุงูุฎููู ุจู ุฃุญู
ุฏ ุงููุฑุงููุฏู), a grammarian born in 718 (100 AH) in what is now Oman, wrote the first Arabic dictionary.
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The role of the Bedouins in shaping Arabic grammar
What role did the Bedouins play in the development of Arabic grammar? A big one. There are many anecdotes about scholars who went deep into the desert to find Bedouins who could answer their questions about Arabic grammar.
