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Step-by-step guides for various things related to Arabic.
The Best Arabic Keyboards for Every Use (Online, Apps, and Physical)
Typing in Arabic is easier with the right tools. Learn about top online, desktop, and mobile Arabic keyboards. Includes phonetic options, physical hardware, and details on Arabizi.
How to Use Arabic on Google Home
Google Home is now entering the abyss of learning Arabic. And the little device with the flashing lights is actually doing quite well. Let's see how it works.
Best Arabic Grammar Books: From Beginner to Advanced
A curated list of indispensable Arabic grammar books, drawing from years of intensive study. This selection covers Nahw, Sarf, and various dialects, providing vital resources for Arabic learners.
How to Write the Final Hamza (ء) in Arabic: A Simple Guide
The final Hamza is tricky, even for native speakers. This guide explains why it appears at the end of words and how it relates to weak root letters like و and ي, using clear examples and rules.
“Leave me the written letter, nothing else enriches me” | Omar Mahmoud Safa | 9273 Roots #5
Omar Mahmoud Safa, a designer and artist from Libya based in Dubai, uniquely blends graphic design, calligraphy, and product design. He discusses his passion for Arabic script and its artistic potential.
How to Write Allah in Arabic Correctly
Many fonts fail to display Allah (اللّٰه) in Arabic correctly, often missing the crucial dagger Aleph. This article guides you on writing "Allah" and common Islamic salutations like "Peace be upon him" (ﷺ) beautifully and accurately. It covers how fonts handle these forms automatically and how to use specific Unicode characters for perfect display in various documents.
Best Free Arabic Fonts for Microsoft Word, Windows & Mac
While writing Arabic on mobile phones is seamless, creating legible texts in Microsoft Word or LibreOffice can be challenging due to font display issues, especially with diacritical marks. This article recommends reliable free Arabic fonts like Deja Vu Sans and Noto Sans, and guides you through downloading and installing them to improve your Arabic document presentation.
The Arabic Plural of Mustafa: How Do You Say ‘My Mustafas’?
Pluralizing Arabic proper nouns ending in a weak letter, especially when combined with possessive pronouns like "my," presents a unique grammatical challenge. This article provides a step-by-step breakdown of how to correctly form expressions such as "My Mustafas", explaining the rules for sound masculine plural and harmonization.
How to Use Google Translate for Arabic Text Recognition (OCR)
Google Translate now significantly supports Arabic, especially with its powerful camera and voice translation features. You can use your phone's camera to instantly translate Arabic texts from images or speak directly into the app for real-time conversion, making it a valuable tool for travelers and Arabic language learners.
This Tool Helps You to Understand Al Jazeera Better
Arabic news articles can be challenging due to speed and missing vowels. This guide explains Al-Jazeera's formerly available "listen to article" service, which helped students read faster by providing audio with highlighted text, improving media Arabic comprehension and pronunciation.
