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Afghanistan
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Afghanistan (أفغانستان) is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, known for its mountainous terrain and rich cultural heritage. Its capital and largest city is Kabul.
Sibawayhi: The father of Arabic grammar
Sibawayhi's book al-Kitab was the first formal and analytical Arabic grammar. It is a groundbreaking work. Some background
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.
Where to find Classical Arabic series with subtitles
TV programs in classical Arabic (Fusha) with English subtitles are rare. However, there are some historical dramas. Here is how to stream Caliph Omar and Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal with subtitles.
Exploring Turkish and Persian roots in Arabic: pasha, mister and baksheesh
There are words in Arabic that don't look Arabic - and they aren't. The etymology of basha, bakshish, sitt, efendim, khan, dulab, fingan, and khorchide.
