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Kufa
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Kufa (ุงููููุฉ): 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.
Why is ููุฃูููู a sister of ุฅูููู but ููุฃูููู is not?
The inclusion of ููุฃูููู as one of the sisters of ุฅูููู raises the question of why other combinations like ููุฃูููู or ุจูุฃูููู are not explicitly listed. This discrepancy points to a complex and relatively unexplored matter in Arabic grammar.
How to handle the number 8 in Arabic – a core analysis
In Arabic, the number 8 โ ุซูู
ูุงูู โ has some tricky subtleties. We delve deep into the rules and see what the classic grammarians have to say about them.
20 questions for: Yehia Moldan (#24)
Episode #24 of my series "9273 roots": 20 questions for the man who takes Arabic calligraphy to a new level: Yehia Moldan.
Who are the best Arabic grammarians of all time?
Hard to imagine today, but the grandmasters of Arabic grammar were superstars during their lifetime. Here is a list of the TOP 5 Arabic grammarians of all time.
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.
20 questions for: Brian Powell (#16)
"9273 roots" interview: 20 questions for the man who works for one of the best translation companies for Arabic: Brian Powell
20 questions: Badrul Aini ShaโAri (#2)
Episode #2 of the series "9273 roots": 20 questions for the man who brings Arabic to South-East Asia: Badrul Aini Shaโari.
The Question of the Wasp: The most famous grammar showdown in Arabic
The question of the wasp or the hornet - Masสพalat al-Zunbur (ู
ูุณูุฃููุฉ ุงูุฒููููุจููุฑ) 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.
