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Mecca
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Mecca (ู ูุฉ): A holy city in Saudi Arabia, revered in Islam as the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba. It is the destination for millions of Muslims each year during the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Cutting the Qiblah
The direction of prayer should not be interrupted - at least not in the written form of the Arabic word.
Hamza on Speed
Even on Saudi Arabia's modern high-speed train, spelling mistakes haunt you.
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.
Camels or rain clouds? The intriguing word ุฅุจู in the Qur’an
The word Ibil โ ุฅูุจูู โ appears twice in the Qur'an. But what does it mean? Camels or rain clouds? An investigation.
The 70 most important Arabic words related to camels
Arabic learners know the word ุฌู
ู for camel. But Arabic has hundreds of terms and descriptions for the camel/dromedary. I've collected 70 fascinating Arabic words related to camels - a list
The legend of Tariq ibn Ziyad and the burning of ships
Tariq Ibn Ziyad (allegedly) burnt his own fleet after his warriors set foot on Iberian soil. His speech is legendary.
The best translated Arabic Novels from Yemen, Kuwait, Iraq, Sudan and Saudi-Arabia
Many modern Arabic novels have recently been translated into English. In this article, we highlight works from Yemen, Kuwait, Iraq, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia.
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
The role of the Bedouins in shaping Arabic grammar
What role did the Bedouins play in the development of Arabic grammar? A big one. There are many anecdotes about scholars who went deep into the desert to find Bedouins who could answer their questions about Arabic grammar.
Where to find Classical Arabic series with subtitles
TV programs in classical Arabic (Fusha) with English subtitles are rare. However, there are some historical dramas. Here is how to stream Caliph Omar and Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal with subtitles.
