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imperative

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In Arabic grammar, the imperative (الأمر) is used to give commands, requests, or instructions.

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The Qur’an Revisited: Sura 76:18

The word Salsabil (سَلْسَبِيل) occurs only once in the Qur'an. It is often translated as a spring in Paradise. But it is not that simple.

March 20, 2024

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How ChatGPT can enhance Arabic learning

Many of you may have heard of ChatGPT. There is a lot of praise for the new AI tool. So, how well does it do in Arabic? Our guest author, Lisa Schor, ran a few queries in Arabic and found interesting results.

February 4, 2023

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English tenses in Arabic – a comprehensive guide

The English tenses are not always easy to translate into Arabic. An overview of all English tenses and moods and how to express them in Arabic.

September 23, 2022

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Grammar

How do you form the imperative of ‎قالَ‎ in the dual?

Arabic roots with weak letters are tricky. If you want to express "say!" (you both - dual) in Arabic, you use قُولا‎. Why do we keep the و here? An analysis.

August 20, 2022

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What is the connection between Immanuel Kant and the Basmala?

The German philosopher Immanuel Kant is one of the most important representatives of the Enlightenment. To date, it is unclear why the "Basmala" was written on the invitation to the ceremonial awarding of his doctorate. Let's see what happened.

August 4, 2022

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Grammar

Conditional clauses in Arabic: step-by-step breakdown

This article introduces Arabic conditional sentences, exploring their structure, essential elements, and specific grammatical rules over a three-part series focused on their complexities.

December 19, 2021

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