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Cover of At-Takallum, a comprehensive modern Arabic course student’s book for upper-intermediate level C-1, with text in Arabic and English, set against a sepia sketch background depicting a Middle Eastern street scene with minarets and traditional buildings.

At-Takallum: Why this Arabic learning series works for me

A cartoon-style illustration of a bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, with a thoughtful expression and finger on her lips, alongside a magnifying glass showing the words 'bride?', 'bride groom?', and 'wedding?' against a bright turquoise background.

Unlocking Arabic #3: عَرُوسٌ – Does it mean ‘bride’ or ‘bride groom’ or both?

Digital collage featuring a large red circle, geometric shapes, and a cityscape with a prominent domed building and tower, with people walking on a dirt path in the foreground and smoke rising in the background, all overlaid with abstract lines and textures in muted tones.

Media Arabic Booster 05/25

Artistic collage featuring the word QUIZ in large blue and red letters with glasses on the letter Q, overlaid on a scene of people walking along a dirt path in a smoky, urban environment with abstract geometric shapes and textures in muted colors.

Quiz: Media Arabic Booster 05/25

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Sura 6

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Sura 6: Al-An’am (الأنعام) – The Cattle: This Meccan sura is the 6th chapter of the Quran. It is known as “The Cattle” and addresses various aspects of faith, including the oneness of Allah, the importance of following divine guidance, and the consequences of disbelief. The sura also refutes the superstitions and practices of the idolatrous Arabs, emphasizing the need for sincere worship and moral conduct.

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Islam

Camels or rain clouds? The intriguing word إبل in the Qur’an

The word Ibil – إِبِل – appears twice in the Qur'an. But what does it mean? Camels or rain clouds? An investigation.

October 27, 2023

A surprised boy with glasses holds an ornate book open in front of him, displaying a shocked expression with his mouth agape, against a colorful, abstract background.

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Six linguistic techniques in the Qur’an

In the Holy Quran there are certain rhetorical styles that are unique. Among them are Iltifat and various forms of emphasis. An overview.

January 18, 2020

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Iblis and Shaytan: Symbols of Evil in Islam

There is a difference between Satan, Iblis, and the Devil in Arabic. Let's analyze the terms and see how to use them.

October 5, 2019