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Ramadan (رمضان): The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.
What Are the Best Arabic Series and Movies on Netflix?
Netflix offers Arabic movies, series and dramas (musalsalat - مسلسات). Since you can watch them in Arabic with English subtitles, this is a great way to improve your Arabic.
Where to Buy Arabic Books Online: Top Bookstores Reviewed
Amazon isn't always the best place to buy Arabic books. This guide reviews top specialized online bookstores, including those in Egypt, Lebanon, Ireland, and Germany, covering everything from Arabic novels and Islamic books to grammar texts. Discover their pros, cons, shipping costs, and delivery times to simplify your book purchasing.
How to Stream Arabic TV: Best IPTV & Streaming Options
If you want to watch the latest Arabic TV dramas and channels outside the Arab World, this guide outlines various streaming solutions. It reviews options like IPTV, Kodi, and satellite dishes, and discusses the formerly popular PupilHD service, which, as of February 2024, is no longer available, recommending a free alternative.
“Black Crows” (غرابيب سود): Arabic TV Series & Islamic Meaning
"Black Crows" (غرابيب سود), an MBC drama, depicts the rise of extremism from a female perspective. This article provides information on where to watch the series (formerly on Netflix, some episodes on YouTube) and delves into the multi-layered meaning of its title, "Gharabeeb Soud," as found in the Quran and Islamic interpretations.
TV Series in Classical Arabic (الفصحى) with English Subtitles
Finding TV series in Classical Arabic (الفصحى) with English subtitles can be challenging. This guide presents notable historical dramas like Musalsal Fath al-Andalus and the Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal series (all 31 episodes with English subtitles), and also discusses Bible stories in Classical Arabic, offering valuable resources for language learners.
The “Longest Word” in the Qur’an Isn’t a Word: Unpacking فَأَسْقَيْنَاكُمُوهُ
The Holy Qur'an, though a Semitic language text, contains what is often cited as its "longest word": فَأَسْقَيْنَاكُمُوهُ (fa’asqaynākumūhu), a single chain of 11 letters which functions as a full sentence. This article decodes its meaning, identifies its verse, and presents other intriguing facts about the Qur'an's linguistic structure and statistics.
