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Muezzin
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Muezzin (مؤذن): The person appointed to call Muslims to prayer from the mosque’s minaret. The muezzin’s call, known as the adhan, is an important aspect of Islamic worship, signaling the five daily prayer times.
How The Exorcist Possessed My Arabic Lesson
"We thought our Arabic instructor had gone crazy!" But showing the opening scenes of The Exorcist (1973) turned out to be the perfect lesson. Discover how the film's "real" Arabic numerals, the call to prayer in Iraq, and William Peter Blatty's Lebanese roots provided an unexpected and engaging entry point for beginner Arabic students.
The History of the Minaret: From Prayer Call to Islamic Icon
The minaret is a key symbol of Islam, but early mosques likely lacked them. This article traces the history of the Islamic prayer call (Adhan) and the development of minarets, discussing their origins and meaning in Islamic architecture.
“Prayer is Better Than Sleep”: The Unique Grammar of خَيْرٌ (khayr) in Arabic
The Arabic phrase "Prayer is better than sleep" (الصَّلاةُ خَيْرٌ مِن الْنَّوْمِ), recited during Fajr, has unique grammar. This article explains why خَيْرٌ means "better," deviating from the typical comparative pattern, and clarifies its usage and historical development from "good."
