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صفة مشبهة
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The صفة مشبهة (ṣifah mushabbahah) is a quasi-participle and works as a type of adjective in Arabic that describes a permanent or inherent quality of a noun. These adjectives are derived from verbs and often indicate a state or condition that is continuous or habitual.
20 questions for: Haytham Ibrahim (#35)
His father was a professor of Arabic at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Haytham Ibrahim is now setting out to revolutionize online Arabic learning. He is the founder of AnyArabic. Learn more about him in episode 35 of the 9273-roots-series.
Unlocking Arabic #1: The difference between طول and طوال
There are many ways to say "during", "throughout" in Arabic. For example: طوال. But which vowel do you use on the ط in طوال? Is it "i", "u" or "a"? And do طول and طوال mean the same thing? An analysis.
The role of the second vowel in past tense Arabic Verbs
The vowel on the second root letter of an Arabic past tense verb tells you a lot about the character and meaning of the verb.
How to tell adjectives and حال apart
The adjective and حال are often confused and mistranslated in Arabic. Checking whether the targeted word is definite or not will help.
Key differences between Al-Rahmān and Al-Rahīm
Muslims say, "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful," the Basmalah. The attributes al-Rahmān and al-Rahīm are used synonymously, but there is a subtle difference.
