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قَسَم
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Oath (القَسَم): In Arabic grammar, an oath is a statement made to emphasize the truthfulness of a claim, often introduced by particles like “وَ” (by), “تَ” (by), or “بِ” (by). It is used to swear by something significant, such as “وَاللهِ” (by Allah).
20 questions for: Mennan Salih (#33)
The verb عَسعَسَ (to become dark) is Mennan Salih's favorite Arabic word. The author of the popular Arabic language blog "The Arabic Pages" recently began studying Akkadian, looking for similarities to Arabic. Learn more about her in episode #33 of the 9273-roots interview series.
Key uses of إِنَّ in Arabic Grammar
The particle إِنَّ is often misused. In fact, there are not many situations when you have to use it. An overview.
Exploring Types of ‘If’ in Arabic
There are many words to express "if" in Arabic conditional sentences. In this article we will look specifically at the differences between إن and إذا.
Six linguistic techniques in the Qur’an
In the Holy Quran there are certain rhetorical styles that are unique. Among them are Iltifat and various forms of emphasis. An overview.
How a wrong case marker in Sura 9:3 can lead to blasphemy
The correct vowel endings ضمة, كسرة, فتحة in Arabic can be a headache. If you are careless, you could turn verse 9:3 of the Qur'an into blasphemy (kufr).
What is the difference between ما and لَمْ in Arabic?
Both ma ما and lam لَمْ can negate the past tense. How and when should they be used?
