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Kufa (ุงู„ูƒูˆูุฉ): A historic city in Iraq, known for its significant role in early Islamic history and as a center of learning and culture. It was the capital of the Rashidun Caliphate during the reign of Ali ibn Abi Talib.

Two LEGO figures, one wearing glasses and an orange vest, and the other in a brown vest and gray shirt, are smiling at each other with a colorful, illuminated background featuring abstract shapes; the word 'ka'anna?' is displayed above them in bold letters.
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Why is ูƒูŽุฃูŽู†ู‘ูŽ a sister of ุฅูู†ู‘ูŽ but ู„ูุฃูŽู†ู‘ูŽ is not?

The inclusion of ูƒูŽุฃูŽู†ูŽู‘ as one of the sisters of ุฅูู†ูŽู‘ raises the question of why other combinations like ู„ูุฃูŽู†ูŽู‘ or ุจูุฃูŽู†ูŽู‘ are not explicitly listed. This discrepancy points to a complex and relatively unexplored matter in Arabic grammar.
A stylized, detailed illustration of a wasp with prominent black and yellow stripes, large compound eyes, and delicate wings, perched on a sleek black surface, illuminated against a dark background.
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The Question of the Wasp: The most famous grammar showdown in Arabic

The question of the wasp or the hornet - Masสพalat al-Zunbur (ู…ูŽุณู’ุฃูŽู„ุฉ ุงู„ุฒูู‘ู†ู’ุจููˆุฑ) is a clash between two giants of Arabic grammar: Sฤซbawayhi and al-Kisฤ'i. Legend has it that it caused Sibawayhi to die of anger.