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Jerusalem

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Jerusalem (القدس): A city of profound historical and religious significance, revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, known for its ancient landmarks such as the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

A man in a black suit and red tie stands amidst towering shipping containers in a port setting, with a yellow construction vehicle partially visible in the background and a hazy sky above.

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Media Arabic Booster 04/25

This month (04/25) in the Media Arabic Booster: Donald Trump and his trade war, and a Palestinian writer on Egypt and Gaza.

April 30, 2025

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A variety of colorful capsules and pills scattered on a sandy terrain, with small rocks and pebbles nearby and distant mountains under a cloudy sky in the background.

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Media Arabic Booster 07/24

This month (07/24) in Media Arabic Booster: The meaning of the word شرطة and how the drug Captagon affects the relations between Syria, Turkey and the Arab neighbors

July 31, 2024

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A desolate urban landscape in ruins, featuring a figure in a red coat standing among rubble and debris. Scattered newspapers lie on the ground, some open to pages with illustrations, while a red bed frame and a simple nightstand are visible in the foreground.

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Media Arabic Booster 11/23

This month (11/23) in Media Arabic Booster: The verb احتضر and a translation of "The importance of documenting all the Israeli crimes" (al-Quds al-Arabi)

November 30, 2023

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A whimsical depiction of Santa Claus in a desert setting, wearing traditional red attire with white fur trim, sunglasses, and surrounded by various vintage-looking containers while smoke billows around him.

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Grammar

What are the best Christmas gifts for Arabic nerds in 2023?

Christmas isn't far away. So what should you get someone who is learning Arabic and loves Arabic culture? Here are some gift ideas for Arabic nerds.

November 22, 2023

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A dark and fiery landscape featuring jagged mountains, a river of lava, and ominous clouds. A devil-like figure with a trident sits atop a rock, while a serpent coils around the ground amidst flames and smoke. The scene is highlighted by shades of red and orange, creating a hellish atmosphere.

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Islam

Understanding the levels of Hell in Islam

In Islam, there are many names for hell and hellfire. Most of them are found in the Holy Qur'an. A list.

June 4, 2023

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An illustration featuring a large palm tree in the foreground, with a stylized landscape and historic buildings in the background, under an arch that reads 'Society for the Promotion of Travel in the Holy Land.' The scene is set against a warm, textured yellow backdrop.

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What are the best dictionaries for Palestinian Arabic?

Maknuune is a new dictionary of Palestinian Arabic. I had a look at the excellent lexicon, but also checked other encyclopedias and study tools dealing with Palestinian Arabic.

May 20, 2023

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A modern computer monitor displays text in Arabic, with a focus on language learning exercises, placed on a wooden desk surrounded by books and stationery. Natural light filters through a nearby window.

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Accessing the MADAR database for Arabic dialects

MADAR is a remarkable tool to analyze Arabic dialects. The database contains 2000 sample sentences, each translated into the dialect of 25 Arab cities. Here is how to use it.

July 18, 2022

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