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Arabic expressions and themes related to animals
Master Classical Arabic through the Jahiz Institute
Brian Powell, founder of the Jahiz Institute, shares his journey in Arabic studies and talks about his innovative approach to teaching classical Arabic.
The Qur’an Revisited: The use of the passive voice
A scholar has calculated that out of a total of 18,181 verbs in the Qur'an, only 957 have the passive form. When does the Qur'an use the passive? Some findings and insights.
Camels or rain clouds? The intriguing word ุฅุจู in the Qur’an
The word Ibil โ ุฅูุจูู โ appears twice in the Qur'an. But what does it mean? Camels or rain clouds? An investigation.
Collective nouns in Arabic: Do you use the same word for camels and a camel?
Collective nouns, plurals and singular units are tricky in Arabic. What are the correct patterns, are they masculine or feminine and should we treat them as singular or plural? An overview
The 70 most important Arabic words related to camels
Arabic learners know the word ุฌู
ู for camel. But Arabic has hundreds of terms and descriptions for the camel/dromedary. I've collected 70 fascinating Arabic words related to camels - a list
Sajdah: High-Tech Islamic Prayer Rug with LED Guidance
Must-have for geeks: a smart prayer rug with an LED display - to pray and recite the Qur'an correctly. The only downside: the price.
Quiz: How well do you know the Arabic terms for animals?
There are plenty of names for lion or camel in Arabic. How well do you know Arabic terms for animals? A quiz.
Famous Arabic proverbs and their meanings
Famous Arabic proverbs and sayings about life, fate, friendship, luck, a person's character, etc. In Arabic and English.
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.
