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Umayyad Caliphate
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The Umayyad Caliphate (الخلافة الأموية) was the second of the four major caliphates established after the death of Muhammad. It was known for its vast territorial expansion and the establishment of Arabic as the administrative language.
Al-Suli: The Chess Master in the Islamic Golden Age
Al-Suli, a key chess master from the 10th century, played an important role in developing modern chess and is seen as one of its first champions. Who was Al-Suli, and how are chess terms expressed in Arabic?
Egypt’s Police, Syria’s Captagon, and a Diplomatic Thaw: A Media Arabic Analysis | Media Arabic Booster 07/24
This issue decodes the complex diplomacy between Turkey, Syria, and Qatar, and examines the shaping of Egypt's "new republic" and its modern police force. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss normalization, refugees, and state power.
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.
