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Sura 2

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Sura 2: Al-Baqarah (البقرة) – The Cow: This Medinian sura is the second chapter of the Quran and the longest one, containing 286 verses. It covers a wide range of topics, including guidance on faith, law, and morality. The sura is known for its comprehensive teachings, including the famous Verse of the Throne (Ayat al-Kursi) and the last two verses, which are highly revered for their spiritual significance.

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The Qur’an Revisited: The use of the passive voice

A scholar has calculated that out of a total of 18,181 verbs in the Qur'an, only 957 have the passive form. When does the Qur'an use the passive? Some findings and insights.

September 9, 2024

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Why is كَأَنَّ a sister of إِنَّ but لِأَنَّ is not?

The inclusion of كَأَنَّ as one of the sisters of إِنَّ raises the question of why other combinations like لِأَنَّ or بِأَنَّ are not explicitly listed. This discrepancy points to a complex and relatively unexplored matter in Arabic grammar.

May 12, 2024

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Tools and Apps

What are the best Christmas gifts for Arabic nerds in 2022?

Christmas is coming and for those who celebrate it or need a gift - Here are the TOP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS for Arabic nerds.

December 4, 2022

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What is the connection between Immanuel Kant and the Basmala?

The German philosopher Immanuel Kant is one of the most important representatives of the Enlightenment. To date, it is unclear why the "Basmala" was written on the invitation to the ceremonial awarding of his doctorate. Let's see what happened.

August 4, 2022

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Grammar

Exploring Types of ‘If’ in Arabic

There are many words to express "if" in Arabic conditional sentences. In this article we will look specifically at the differences between إن and إذا.

January 9, 2022

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Is Arabic a gender-inclusive language?

"The students are lazy" - how do we express that in gender-inclusive Arabic? It's not that difficult, writes Lisa Schor who has specialized in this topic

August 28, 2021

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20 questions: Ulric Shannon (#11)

Episode #11 of my series "9273 Roots": 20 questions for the Western diplomat and Canadian ambassador who likes to give interviews in Arabic: Ulric Shannon.

May 15, 2019

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