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شدة
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Shadda (الشدة): A diacritical mark in Arabic script that looks like a small “w” ( ّ ) placed above a consonant. It indicates the doubling of that consonant, enhancing the pronunciation and meaning of words.
Cutting the Qiblah
The direction of prayer should not be interrupted - at least not in the written form of the Arabic word.
The Number 8 in Arabic: Grammar and Spelling
The number 8 in Arabic is tricky! This article breaks down its special grammatical rules, including why the masculine form is unique, how to correctly use 18, and why 800 often sounds the same. Master this challenging area of Arabic numbers.
JAIS: An In-Depth Review of the “Arabic ChatGPT”
Media calls Jais the "Arabic ChatGPT," a new AI trained with Arabic data. This article reviews Jais's practical performance on tasks like writing messages, correcting grammar, answering facts, and translating, revealing its current capabilities and limitations.
How the Oxford Arabic Dictionary Was Made: A Conversation with Tressy Arts
Tressy Arts, Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Arabic Dictionary, shares insights into compiling the most up-to-date Arabic dictionary. She discusses translation challenges, including tricky words and cultural nuances, and how human expertise and linguistic data shape dictionary entries.
The correct pronunciation of Allah in Arabic: Tajweed Rules
Correctly pronouncing "Allah" (اللّٰه) in Arabic, especially the second Lām, is crucial for proper recitation according to Tajweed rules. This article explains when the Lām should be pronounced heavily (Tafkhim) after "a" or "u" vowels, and lightly (Tarqiq) after an "i" vowel, providing clear examples like "Bismillahi."
Can You Read Arabic without Dots?
Historically, Arabic was written without vowel signs or dots, a "skeleton script" that makes reading challenging. This article demonstrates how five distinct Arabic letters become identical without dots, and credits al-Farahidi for developing the modern system with diacritics.
