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Syria

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Syria (سوريا): A country in Western Asia, bordered by Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and diverse landscapes.

A close-up of a young man with headphones on, eyes closed, seemingly absorbed in listening, against a dark background. The text on the right promotes a website for audio books.

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Tools and Apps

Explore free Arabic audiobooks at arabcast.org

arabcast.org offers a huge library of free Arabic audio books. What's great is that it aims to help people with disabilities.

May 23, 2019

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A woman with long, wavy red hair wearing a black lace top and a red shawl sits at a table with a glass of water and papers, looking towards the camera with a neutral expression under a reading lamp.

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9273 roots

20 questions: Widad Nabi (#9)

Episode #9 of my series "9273 Roots": 20 questions to the woman who uses Arabic poetry to deal with the senselessness of war: Widad Nabi.

April 5, 2019

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A man in traditional attire with a turban and colorful robe is speaking intently at a table filled with items, including a small ornate bottle and a feather duster, against a beautifully decorated background.

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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.

May 19, 2017

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A neon illustration of a figure resembling a scholar, holding a book while raising both hands with question marks above, the word 'TANWEEN' is displayed prominently below in bright neon fonts.

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Grammar

Tanween placement: Before or on top of Aleph?

Is it بَيْتًا or بَيْتاً? So, on the letter before or on top of the Aleph? The position of the تنوين بالفتح has long been debated. The Egyptians and the Syrians have different approaches.

March 31, 2017

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