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[firstfullmoon]

In 1981, Israeli Mossad agents assassinated Palestinian Liberation Organization member, writer, and intellectual Majed Abu Sharar in his hotel room in Rome. Abu Sharar was a close friend of the Palestinian poet and writer Mahmoud Darwish. In 1984, in his collection A Siege for the Eulogies of the Sea (Hissar li-Mada’h el-Bahr), Darwish included the final version of his long elegy to his friend, “The Final Meeting in Rome.” This poem in particular is largely untranslatable in English. The untranslatability is not so much due to the technical demands of the surreal lyric’s transformation of song into an act of liberation. Instead, the untranslatability relates primarily to the question of audience. There remains little room in English to receive openly, unequivocally, the freedom song of Palestinians in its myriad forms.

But I can simplify all this jargon in a single word, a name: Majed. Majed’s name permeates the text of “The Final Meeting in Rome.” In a moment of genius, in the penultimate section of the text, Darwish explodes language with his friend’s name through an unexpected refrain—as if Darwish had been writing the previous pages for the sole purpose of arriving at this stanza: “Good morning, Majed, / good morning, / get up to recite Surat al-‘Aaed.”

In the Quran, there is no chapter, or Surah, titled al-‘Aaed—a word that means the returnee. Some may argue that one solution for translating the stanza would reside in changing Majed’s name to Ali, for example, so that the impact of the rhyme is maintained: Ali/the Surah of the returnee. But that is self-deluding. English, much as it likes to argue otherwise, still struggles to accept at least two major points about this linguistic construct in Arabic. The first is the beautiful, divine presence of the Quran to elegize a Palestinian martyr (irrespective of their religious affiliation, if any). The second is the Palestinian right of return, dead and alive.

Darwish stuns his audience by blurring the boundaries of blasphemy. He is not echoing a specific Quranic text. He elevates the Palestinian question to touch the moral arc that bends toward justice in the universe. He delivers a mystical experience no one objects to in Arabic. He invents a Surah in the Quran and attributes its title to his “friend, brother, and last love.” The entire Palestinian body in one named Majed. The entire human history of return in a Surah.

Among the poem’s memorable lines, there is this couplet: “As if I could protect my heart / from hope. My heart is ill.” This ailing heart arrives near the end of the poem and disseminates into Palestinian flesh. What Darwish manages to describe, in topical yet visionary manner, is astounding, precisely because the poem does not claim to see the future. Yet here we are, more than forty years later, and every word of the closing salvo that I have translated is true.

I took liberties with this last, translatable section of “The Final Meeting in Rome.” Since one aspect of the original untranslatability is in the name—Majed—I clearly see that today, Gaza is the untranslatable name in the poem.

[manhiya1]

There’s a reason why scholars emphasize the importance of memorizing the Quran and learning Arabic properly when you start seeking knowledge. A lot of people fall into misguidance/ghuluw when they don’t understand the context of a word in a sentence or take the translation from another (misguided) person. Worst of all, you hear someone who hasn’t learned the language say I’m learning by myself, what exactly are you learning?? And by yourself?? الله المستعان

DONT RUSH TO THE BIG BOOKS WHEN YOU START SEEKING ILM, save your Akhira, protect yourself and start by learning the Source of all sciences [Al-Qur’an] and the language of the religion. الله أعلم

[asma-al-husna]

Allah calls Himself Al-Wadood— The Affectionate, The Most-Loving, The Beloved— twice  in the Quran. Al-Wadood is the One who is the source of all affection, love, and kindness. Even though He does not need us in any way Al-Wadood wishes the best for us. He has a special form of love for His righteous servants who love Him because of their knowledge of His perfection and His readiness to forgive. Al-Wadood is the Affectionate and the Beloved!

The Most Loving, the Ever-Affectionate, and the Beloved

Wadood comes from the root waw-daal-daal, which carries three main meanings: to love, to be affectionate and to long, wish or desire for.
This root appears 29 times in the Quran in five derived forms. Examples of these forms are yawaddu (like, will wish), al mawaddata (the love), and wuddan (affection).

The concept of love in the Arabic language is decribed by different words, hubb and wudd are examples of them. Hubb is the inner-feeling of love for someone whereas Wudd is an intense, consistent affection as it is expressed in actions and conduct.

Wadood is from the fa’ool pattern which in Arabic grammar points to intensity and continuity. Allah is Al-Wadood; His love is intense, continuous and translates into the blessings, favours, mercy, guidance and forgiveness He gives to His slaves.

Al-Wadood Himself says: … Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds, The Most Merciful will appoint for them affection. [Quran, 19:96] ..And ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is Merciful and Affectionate. [Quran, 11:90] … And He is the Forgiving, the Affectionate[Quran, 85:14]

How Do We Gain the Love of Allah?

In a beautiful, comprehensive hadith you will find the formula on how to gain the love of Al-Wadood. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: … And the most beloved thing with which My slave comes nearer to Me, is what I have enjoined upon him; and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing voluntary acts of worship until I love him..Most beloved to Al-Wadood are you doing your obligatory acts of worship, then by doing your voluntary acts of worship you come closer and closer to Him.

Then what happens next? The Prophet continued about the amazing reward: …(so much so that) I become his hearing with which he hears, and his sight with which he sees, and his hand with which he strikes, and his leg with which he walks; and if he asks Me something, I will surely give him, and if he seeks My Protection (refuge), I will surely protect him. [Al-Bukharee]
Al-Wadood then becomes your special Helper, protecting your limbs and organs by not letting them work for anything He dislikes and a heart-melting seal: Al-Wadood will grant your wishes and keep you safe. Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi!

How Can We Live By This Name?

1.      Have a close relationship with Al-Wadood.
Telling Al-Wadood about your concerns is a beautiful type of ‘ibaadah (worship) in itself. He wants you to turn to Him and tell him about your problems while remembering how close He is to you and how much you love Him. The mother of Maryam ‘alayha sallam said: ..My Lord, indeed I have pledged to You what is in my womb, consecrated [for Your service], so accept this from me. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing..[Quran, 3:35] This pious woman is a beautiful example of someone with a close relationship with Allah and Al-Wadood answered her dua’.

2.      Love Al-Wadood above everything and anyone.
Al-Wadood says: Say, [O Muhammad], If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, wealth which you have obtained, commerce wherein you fear decline, and dwellings with which you are pleased are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger and jihad in His cause, then wait until Allah executes His command. And Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people. This ayah is a great reminder pinpointing all the things we tend to love over Allah and His messenger.

3.      Let your love be for the sake of Al-Wadood.
Ask yourself for what reasons you love people? Love people for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala so Al-Wadood, His angels and the people of the earth love you! What an amazing deal. The Prophet sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam said, When Allah loves a slave, calls out Jibril and says: `I love so-and-so; so love him’. Then Jibril loves him. After that he (Jibril) announces to the inhabitants of heavens that Allah loves so-and-so; so love him; and the inhabitants of the heavens (the angels) also love him and then make people on earth love him. [Al-Bukharee, Muslim] So mind who you love and love those who fear Allah, love Him and who strive for the good and forbid evil. This is the most beautiful kind of love you can have for another human being, even if you don’t know them.

4.      Follow the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam.
Proof your love for Al-Wadood by sticking to the sunnah of His messenger. The reward: Allah will love and forgive you your sins. Another lucrative deal! Say: If you love Allah then follow me. Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [Quran, 3:31]

5.      Love to recite Suratul Ikhlaas.
If you want Allah’s love, love talking about Him. Surah Al-Ikhlaas is one of the most comprehensive surahs describing Allah. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam appointed a man in charge of an army unit who led them in prayer.  He always concluded his recitation with Surah Al-Ikhlaas. Upon their return to Al-Madinah, they mentioned this to Messenger of Allah who said, “Ask him why he does so?” He was asked and he said, “This Surah contains the Attributes of Allah, the Gracious, and I love to recite it. Messenger of Allah then told them, “Tell him that Allah loves him”. [Al-Bukharee , Muslim]. So increase in reciting Surah Al-Ikhlaas with love!

6. Love for others what you love for yourself.
The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi said: None of you will believe until you love for your brother what you love for yourself. [Al-Bukharee, Muslim] If someone just got married and you can’t find someone, someone got that new job and you didn’t, even though it might  be hard, be happy for them. Strive to control your nafs (ego) and know it is Al-Wadood Who gives and takes. You will notice the peace it gives you inside when you love for others what you love for yourself, in stead of being jealous and anxious over others’ happiness. Live by this golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated!

Wallahu ta’alaa ‘alem.O Allah, Al-Wadood, we know that You are the One Who is Most Affectionate. Make us of those who love You and Your Messenger above all, bless us with Your love and protection. Bring righteous people on our path and make us love them and them love us for Your sake only. Guide us in following the sunnah and in fulfilling our obligations towards You and give us the tawfeeq to perform many voluntary deeds of worship, ameen!

[lifeofresulullah]

The Life of The Prophet Muhammad(pbuh):  The Miracles of The Prophet Muhammad  (PBUH)

The Biggest and Eternal Miracle is the Qur'an

Part. 2

The Quran has as much information as and even more information than all of the heavenly books.

The Prophet said the following in a hadith:

“I was given as-Sab’ for the Old Testament, Maun for the Psalms, Mathani for the New Testament. Mufassals were given as extra.”

The Prophet said to Ubayy b. Ka’b,

“Would you like me to teach you a chapter the equivalent of which was not revealed in the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms or other chapters of the Quran?”

Ubayy said, “Yes, O Messenger of Allah!”

The Prophet said,

“I swear by Allah, in whose hand is my existence, that its equivalent was not revealed in the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms or other chapters of the Quran. It is sab’ al-mathani. It is the great Quran (the chapter al-Fatiha)”

Sulaiman Nadvi, an Indian scholar wrote,

“The Old Testament is a book of shari’ah (laws). It does not contain ethical issues and preaching. The New Testament is full of ethical issues and preaching but it has no laws. The Psalms have hearty supplications, hymns and prayers but do not have other attributes.

The New Testament of Jesus has nice sermons but it lacks dimensions that will make man contemplate and meditate.

The book of the Sons of Israel has a lot of news and information but the fineness of wisdom and the mysteries of belief are not seen in it.

There is only one book that is full of shari’ah, ethics, preaching, prayers and supplications; it contains all of the merits and virtues of the previous books.

The strongest sermons, the widest horizons to enhance ideas and views all of the fineness and wisdom, belief and deeds are in this book.

Although all of the other heavenly books were distorted and altered, and changed due to translation, the only divine book that has been protected from change and distortion and that is present in the original language it was revealed is the Quran.

No verse, word, letter or mark of this book has been changed. This book does not owe its survival to the pens of the scribes because it has been in the memory of hundreds of thousands of believers for centuries.

The Quran has been recited and pronounced through the same letters and in the form that the Prophet (pbuh) recited and Jibril (Gabriel) conveyed all over the world.

The other heavenly books cannot be compared to the Quran by any means because the other books are divine revelation in terms of their meaning only but the Quran is divine revelation in terms of both its words and meaning. On the other hand, the languages that the Old Testament and the New Testament were revealed in are extinct languages.

Hebrew, the original language of the Old Testament was eliminated by the fire of Bukht an-Nasr and replaced by Aramaic and Syriac. After a few centuries, Hazrat Uzayr tried to revive Hebrew.

As for the New Testament, it is not known what language it was revealed in and what language it was written in. The oldest copy of the New Testament that is present today is in Greek. It is not certain whether the language spoken in Palestine during the time of Jesus was Greek or not.

As for the Quran, it is the only book that is preserved in the language in was revealed and written.

The Quran contains principles and rules that concern and elevate gradually everybody, from primitive people to scholars and philosophers, from tradesmen to ascetic people, from the rich to the poor.

The Quran states the existence, oneness, attributes, power and magnitude of Allah, the vastness of His mercy and pardon, the necessity of reliance on and trust in Allah, worshipping Him, and thanking Him for His bounties.

It tells about worshipping like prayers, fasting, zakah (alms) and hajj (pilgrimage). It teaches people the principles of belief in Allah and worshipping Him. When it mentions belief and believers, it adds the condition of doing good and beneficial deeds; it teaches us that belief becomes perfect with deeds.

The Quran teaches people all of the vital rules of the real system that contains all phases of the social and civilized life, from the family life and the mutual rights and duties of husband and wife to international relations, from greeting to entering houses by getting permission.

The Quran states that human beings were a family created out of a man and a woman, that they were divided into tribes and families so that they would know each other, that the most honorable ones among human beings are those who fear Allah the most, that is, those who pay attention the most to the rights and duties imposed by Allah and that nobody had any privilege no matter what nation, tribe, class or career they belong to, whether they are male or female, rich or poor.  

The Quran orders people to keep their vows, to act honestly in trade, to help the poor, to mediate between cross people, to act justly, to give jobs and tasks to those who are qualified and to work; it also advises people not believe every piece of news they hear without searching whether it is true or not.  

The Quran teaches people to act in accordance with vital necessities, to consider this even when one is doing a favor and to do everything duly and on time.

It advises people to forgive but it does not allow the order in the society to be broken. The Quran regards it necessary to prevent transgression through punishment

The Quran advises us to be kind and generous to people but not to be so generous as to become poor and needy; it also warns people not to violate others’ rights while enjoying personal freedom and rights. 

The Quran forbids all kinds of evil deeds like jealousy, mischief, oppression, grudge, betrayal, slander, telling lies, deceiving, thinking of bad things about others, backbiting, talebearing, conceitedness, hypocrisy, theft, murder, extravagance and stinginess, and bad habits like drinking alcohol and gambling.

The Quran advises people to keep their eyes and hearts open, not to act blindly, to contemplate, to study the earth, the skies and those between them, to have knowledge, to study the states of the previous nations and countries and to draw lessons from them.   

The Quran informs us that a hard aay of reckoning on which everybody will be questioned and all of our deeds, whether big or small, good or bad will be revealed.

The Quran mentions every issue that concerns man from the cradle to the grave; it also mentions or implies some scientific realities to be discovered in the future.

For instance, it stated fourteen centuries ago that the sun, the moon and other celestial bodies swim along their orbits, that every living being was created out of water (al-Anbiya, 21/30-33) that the sun runs its course (Yasin, 36/38), that the law of balance was imposed on the sky (ar-Rahman, 55/7), that the sky was in the form of smoke at first (Fussilat, 41/11), that all of descendants of human beings were present in Hazrat Adam in the form of particles (genes) )al-Araf, 7/173), that fruits were brought about through fecundating winds (al-Hijr, 15/22), that some extraordinary fine work carried out by animals especially by bees was revealed to them by Allah (an-Nahl 68-69), that animals walking on the ground and flying in the sky formed communities like human beings (al-Anam, 6/38), that there are living beings in the sky and that they will be gathered together one day (ash-Shura, 42/29), that the knowledge of man will not suffice to understand the spirit (al-Isra, 17/85), that the sky is continuously expanded (adh-Dhariyat, 51/47), that the things that are regarded as non-living and mute glorify Allah but that man cannot understand it (al-Isra, 17/44) and it pointed to many other things, opening new horizons of study and research for the world of science.     

The Quran has been read and studied not only by Muslims but also by many non-Muslim, conscientious scientists and academicians; they have appreciated the Quran and showed respect to it. We will give some examples of them:

The Quran Can Guide Everybody

Stanley Lane Poole, a British expert on Arabic, states the following in the preface of his book, “Selection from the Quran”: 

“The verses that the Prophet introduced in Madinah are especially interesting because they are the verses that guide the Muslims that govern the Islamic community. The verses revealed in Makkah contain everything that is necessary for a great and effective religion.”

[jinnies-lamps]

I'm sorry this is so long, and it may be didactic, but you don't have to reply to this. I'm a Muslim, and I struggled much like you. The topics such as the ones you mentioned are very nuanced, and you absolutely cannot start with them when you're trying to understand Islam. I will say, what's fairly straightforward is that men and women are spiritually equal in Islam, but their roles in society are not. Men are protectors and providers, whereas women, well... they don't have to do much except teach the children to be good. All the rest are cultural duties imposed on women, not associated with Islam.

First, you need to know why you're here. For me personally, I studied the core beliefs of all religions, and monotheism appealed to me the most. I liked the structure and accountability Islam provides, and the Quran is the only scripture I found my soul gravitating towards. After studying both science and theology, I couldn't imagine myself as an atheist, nor could I imagine myself following any other religion. Naturally, I stuck to Islam.

In your case, I get the feeling you don't yet have a strong relationship with God, whether the ones Muslims worship, or Christians, or any for that matter, but you are digging into matters of Islamic jurisprudence, which are highly intricate and complex. The Quran is not just any book; it's the word of God. You should know it took the companions weeks to reflect on a single verse after its revelation, and they were Arabs reading their native language. The Quranic lexicon is unimaginably difficult (not in matters of the faith's foundation; those are pretty straightforward, and also at the end of the day, what you need to know to do good, however, the fiqh is quite hard to grasp). English translations don't do it any justice, and for that, I personally learned Arabic. That is not to say you cannot be Muslim without it, but it might help you with understanding.

I would ask you to read 3:9. Knowing the asbãb al-nuzul (reasons for revelation) also helps. You will understand the context under which they were revealed (7th century Arabia), and it might make a little more sense to you. Imagine you're a bedouin living in the desert with 3 sex slaves, you hate women, you're drinking and whoring, and suddenly, God says, "Stop centuries of tradition right now, or I'll smite you." Sounds crazy, and those guys definitely would've gotten a flood or a bunch of locusts coming their way, which is why the Quran had to slowly, over the course of 23 years, change these traditions.

I understand how hard it can be to figure out your relationship with Islam, especially if you are detached from traditional views like gender roles, but you do have to reject modern notions (such as immodesty or sex work being empowering) to understand the depth of the religion. If you are a feminist, and you are looking for Islam to agree with those views radically, unfortunately, that will not happen, and you will only be left feeling more lost.

You have to study religion to understand God, not to find something that affirms all your personal opinions. If you're looking for a belief system that aligns perfectly with your views, that's not seeking truth. Real theology will challenge you, stretch you and confront you.

This isn't coming from a place of ill intent, and I hope you can find your way :) I will be praying for you <3 That said, if you decide it isn't for you, I hope you'll approach it and those who practice it with respect. Islam, like any religion, deserves to be engaged with sincerity, even if critically.

Thank you for explaining, please know that while questioning the religion I have no ill intent too. I am questioning and I am trying to understand too. I believe God is real, I have no doubt in that however I don't know if the God is like the religions says. I could not be an atheist, I am just not religious bc all religions sucks the way they act to women.

I hope you don't take my words in a bad way from now on. Ive listened the things you said from thousands of people before.There are some stuff I still don't understand so let's me explain.

If it is book for all of the times it can not just talk to that specific times and try to change things. The time period Holy Book was received was bad times, they were burying kids alive, no rights for women etc. So I understand it came out and it tried to change the situation for women and kids. It can't be drastic, which would spook people. However you can't expect people to believe in same rules even in 2025. Yes those rules were good for that time but they are not good for anyone for centuries now. It doesn't make sense to just follow the same logic 7th century.

Second is religion is too tied to Arab society and social rules. The religion is for them, it is trying to correct their social wrongs and behaviors. If this book is supposed to be for all the times and all the people then why it is speaking of culture of speacific group of people. Yes I understand that it is given to that specific group of people but it was not same for everyone why would I listen it. for example Turks were monogamous, Turkish women did not stay in home, they were also warriors and they were equal in spirit and rights. So it doesn't make sense to follow a religion that says yeah you can't marry more then 4 we already didn't do that.

Again, if it is for everyone in the world, lasts of books, the one and only right Holy book of all times why it is written in a way you can't understand without knowing the language. Word of God should be understand by everyone. If it is a rule book we must follow it should not be too complicated, the words should not have different interpretation. If everyone understands differently then how do we know what is the ultimate truth. Is is not the reason why there are so many sects now. sunni, shia etc etc is it not the reason they are fighting against each other. Does it make sense ? It is words of God it should not make any difference when it is translated bc it should be for everyone.

Words of Gods, books for every human on earth until the end of times but it is specifically designed for 7th century Arab continent and to understand you should know Arabic and not every Arabic bc it has dialect too and even if you know the language it is not easy to understand. Do you see how silly it looks? Why would I believe in these rules in 2025 as a Turk?

I woke up from a sleep and wrote this so idk if it makes sense.

However I refuse to accept a religion that doesn't see women equal to men. A religion that allows women to be beaten by their husbands. Two women witness equals one. You can't get your right of inheritance. You have to cover all of your body to go outside. it is a religion that says a woman's body hair even voice must be hidden. It is not for everyone on earth. It was specifically designed for Arabs and their culture. Then they should believe, not me.

[rotzaprachim]

Author: 

Melonie Schmierer-Lee and Alan Elbaum

Wed 22 Jun 2022

Alan, which fragment are you looking at today?

My job description at the Princeton Geniza Project is to look at uncatalogued or minimally catalogued documentary fragments, and while looking for these I came across T-S NS J479, a single page covered with strange symbols written in all directions. I’ve probably glanced at around 50,000 Genizah fragments by now, and I’ve never seen anything that looks like this.

What is it? Which language is it?

Most of it is written in what I think is a made-up code, though whether it was invented or borrowed by the writer, I don’t know. There’s also some Arabic and Hebrew script (the Arabic is a petition formula). At first glance one of the symbols reminded me of one from the Voynich manuscript, so that set me wondering whether the symbols were meaningful. I noticed the same set of around 22 symbols all in a row, written a number of times, and wondered if the letters could be assigned to an alphabet. As there are roughly 22, the Hebrew alphabet fits better than Arabic. The language seems to be Judaeo-Arabic though. I’ve annotated an image of the fragment showing the ‘translation’ of the cipher into Hebrew script.

Why do you think he wrote out the alphabet several times?

Maybe he was trying to work out his alphabet. Towards the end he’s a bit inconsistent with some of the symbols assigned to each Hebrew letter, so perhaps he was refining it. He also writes the cipher alphabet from left to right at one point, which was interesting to me.

We keep saying ‘he’ – do we know who the author was?

He writes his name – ‘al-faqīr Isḥāq al-Yahūdī’ – as well as two verses from the revered Sufi poem known as Qaṣīdat al-Burda by Al-Būṣīrī (fl. 13th century), so that helps to date the fragment somewhat. Here are the lines in Stetkevych's translation (Suzanne Pinckney Stetkevych, The Mantle Odes: Arabic Praise Poems to the Prophet Muhammad (Bloomington, IN, 2010), p. 92.):Was it the memory of those you loved at Dhū Salam / That made you weep so hard your tears were mixed with blood? Or was it the wind that stirred from the direction of Kāẓimah / And the lightning that flashed in the darkness of Iḍam?

It’s Mamluk or perhaps Ottoman era. There’s also some pornography. I’ve learned two different words for penis and all sorts of other terms while studying the text. It’s fairly graphic. It ends ‘all of this is lies’, so perhaps Isḥāq was covering his tracks in case his parents cracked his code! Kind of frivolous but also kind of interesting.

Do you know of any other ciphers that have been found in the Cairo Genizah?

Gideon Bohak has written about at least one cipher that he’s found in the Genizah, and Oded Zinger has found a letter in Arabic and Judaeo-Arabic with a portion in an incomprehensible cipher. Almost all the words begin with alef, which makes us think it’s not a straightforward substitution cipher. Amir Ashur pointed out that some merchants in the India Book use Coptic numerals to create a secret code that hasn’t yet been cracked. I put this fragment up on social media after I started working on it, and people offered up all sorts of interesting parallels. Arianna D’Ottone-Rambach shared her article on an encrypted Quran manuscript that I hadn’t known about, for example. I’m so excited to join the field when this spirit of collaboration is recognised and valued. If I can make a discovery that lets someone else discover something further, then that’s all the better.

Thanks, Alan!

Alan Elbaum is a Senior Researcher at the Princeton Geniza Project.

[techmomma]

Bitty Baby Arabic Lessons

If you’re just tuning in, I want to make simple, informal posts for those who know very little about MENA and SWANA cultures, to help give people a jumping off point in their own research. See here for details.

1. Al or el (depending on where you live):

it's an article. It's literally just "the."

Examples:

Al-Quds: THE Holy (the Arabic name for Jerusalem)

Al-kitaab: THE book

Al-Jazeera: THE island

Funfact! "Algebra" comes from the Arabic word "al-jabr," which means "the operation" or "the equation" ("the equation to restore or to balance," in full).

"Al" is also incredibly common to find in last names in Arabic. For example, "masri" means "(an) Egyptian." So the name "Ahmed Al-masri" translates to "Ahmed the Egyptian." You can also find last names derived from an ancestor's job, much like you can in English. "Yakob al-Jarrah" translates to "Yakob (Jacob) the Surgeon."

There is also another variation of "al," pronounced more like "awl," that denotes a clan or tribe or family. So "Al-Saud" can mean "of the Saud family."

2. Arabic is written right-to-left.

You weebs should be familiar with this.

To use Al-Quds from earlier, written in Arabic it looks like this

القدس <- and you start from this end and work to the left. sduQ-La, if we translate it letter for letter.

3. Arabic letters change form depending on if they're in the beginning, middle, or end of a word.

Before you worry, just remember that we have a very similar thing in cursive. For example, if you are writing the letter F in cursive, it will look just a little different depending on where it's positioned in the word (and if it's capitalized).

Farm. offer. brief. f

See what I mean? It's the same letter, but how exactly it's written depends on where it is, and if it's alone. Same thing in Arabic.

This can look a little drastic to someone not used to looking at it, but I mean. Look at the difference in English between a capital F and a lowercase f. Or worse, capital G and lowercase g.

4. Misc. notes I didn't know where to put

Quranic or Classic Arabic (Fushya Arabic) is the standardized form you will see taught in school. There are hundreds of regional dialects and variations though. Please look up any map of "Arabic speaking countries" and you will see how fucking enormous the range is.

Arabic is a sister language to Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician, Syric, Akkadian, and Sumerian. All are thought to descend from an early proto-Semitic language.

Arabic has gendered nouns, but also gendered verbs! This is one of the myriad of reasons Arabic is so incredibly nuanced. What can seem like a very easy, simple two-word sentence can have volumes of meaning behind it just by changing the verb gender.

In fact you can have the subject, object, verb, tense, pronoun, quantity, and gender of a sentence easily understood in a SINGLE WORD. For example, يلاعبونهما (Youlaebounahouma) means "They are playing with both of them." One word!! ISN'T THAT COOL??

Egyptian Arabic is sort of considered the Hollywood Accent of the Arabic world, since many popular movies are produced in Egypt. In the same way that a lot of Californians sound like people in Hollywood movies, because Hollywood is in, you guessed it, California.

English (and many other Western languages, ESPECIALLY Spanish) have so, so, so, so, so, SO, SOOOOO many loanwords from Arabic. "Algebra" was mentioned already, but the list includes but is not limited to: Albatross, chemistry (alchemy), admiral, apricot, artichoke, average, borax, candy, caravan, caraway, checkers, chess, coffee, cotton, elixir, garble, gauze, gazelle, ghoul, jar, jasmine, jumper, kohl, lacquer, lemon, lime, macrame, magazine, mattress, mummy, muslin, nadir, orange, popinjay, reem, rook, safari, saffron, sash, sequin, serendipity, spinach, sugar, syrup, sorbet, talc, talisman, tamarind, tariff, tuna, typhoon, vizier, zero, to name a few of thousands more.

Words are written right to left, but numbers are written left to right!

One of the reasons there are so many variations in spelling is because Arabic developed primarily as a verbal language and was only codified (turned into a written language) later, with some of the earliest examples being poetry. Arabic poetry as a tradition dates back at least 1600 years! (And of this, love poems are the most popular!!)

Classical Arabic is most often what Arabic is written in rather than spoken. Modern Standard Arabic is the version you will hear most often spoken.

Arabic does not use capitalization or contractions!

There are seven main styles of Arabica calligraphy: Kufic, Dewani, Thuluth, Naskh, Rayhani, Muhaqqaq, and Reqa. There are many regional variants and forms of calligraphy as well, including the tughra, which is a calligraphic monogram/seal/signature.

Hope you enjoyed this infodump and learned some things! Arabic is an incredibly beautiful and underrated language! I highly recommend learning even the smallest bit about it!

[erundur-adanion]

Why do I prefer to say Secularism rather than Laicism?

The word Laicism comes from the French word "Laïcité" and means "Laicism" or "Secularism" in French.

The word secularism comes from English.

“Laicism” and “Secularism” are synonyms for each other.

So why do I say "secularism" and not "laicism"? Let me explain, because the laicism in Turkey has been implemented incorrectly;

1. "Religion does not interfere with the state, but the state interferes with religion." Example; On March 3, 1924, the Presidency of Religious Affairs was established and religion came completely under State control. Only works about the Maturidi school of the Hanafi branch of the Sunni sect are written to the public. This is completely against Secularism because in Secularism "Religion does not interfere with politics and politics does not interfere with religion." There is a principle. However, this was applied incorrectly in Turkey.

2. "The Sunni-Hanafi-Maturidi sect of the Islamic religion is the most correct sect and the others are perversion." This is also a wrong understanding because in the Holy Quran, no sect has any superiority over another sect, nor does any religion have superiority over another religion. In the Quran, there is only one source of the Islamic religion and that is Islam itself. "Those who split their religion into pieces and become groups, you have nothing to do with them. Their matter is up to Allah, then He (Allah) will inform them of what they did." Surah An'am Verse 159

3. "All religious texts and worship must be in Turkish." Writing the Turkish translations of a valuable book like the Holy Quran is a great service, but it is not wise to deny a rich language like Kurdish. If there is Turkish, there should be also Kurdish.

4. "All the people living in the Republic of Türkiye are Hanafi." It's definitely a wrong concept. 50% of the Republic of Türkiye is Hanafi and 50% is Shafi'i. Most of those who belong to the Hanafi sect are Turks, and most of those who belong to the Shafi'i sect are Kurds. "All the people living in the Republic of Türkiye are Muslims." No, 75% Muslim, 0.4% Christian and %? There are Jews, Zoroastrians, Atheists, Deists, Yazidis and other people.

5. "People who belong to the Islamic religion have the right to establish associations. (1950) No religion has the right to establish associations and institutions in any way. (1924)" Yes, people who belong to the Islamic religion have the right to establish associations and foundations after 1950, but people who belong to another religion does not have the right to establish associations and foundations. A member of the public does not have the right to do this. What kind of secularism is this! In American-style Secularism, "persons of any religion have the right to establish associations and foundations." For example; There are Muslim foundations, Christian foundations, Jewish foundations, Atheist foundations, Buddhist foundations and Hindu foundations in the USA. In other words, every religion has associations and foundations in the USA. This is freedom of belief.

6. "Alawite cemevis cannot become temples." This is against secularism, regardless of faith or religion. The place where each individual fulfills his worship and religious duties is called a temple. For example; If a Muslim has a Mosque, a Christian has a Church, a Jew has a Synagogue, a Zoroastrian has a Fireplace, or every religion has a temple. In other words, no matter who prays in which temple, it doesn't matter to us! "1. Say: "O unbelievers!" 2. "I will not serve what you serve." 3. "And you will not serve what I serve." 4. "I will not serve what you serve." 5. " You will not serve what I serve." 6. "Your religion is for you, and my religion is for me." Surah al-Kafirun is an example of this!

7. "When it comes to Muslims, there is freedom, when it comes to Alevis, there is oppression." The more free the Muslim, the more free the Alevi should be.

8. "It is mandatory for all citizens to attend compulsory religion classes." No. Why. A Christian, a Jew, an Alevi, a Zoroastrian, a Yazidi or a person belonging to any other religion does not want this. "La ikrahe fid din." do not forget it!

9. "Islamic religious holidays are celebrated, but religious holidays of other religions are not celebrated." Example; Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and other holidays, but when Christians and people of other religions want to celebrate their own holidays, the state intervenes.

10. This is why I use the word Secularism and not the word Laicism.

[fiercynn]

In 1981, Israeli Mossad agents assassinated Palestinian Liberation Organization member, writer, and intellectual Majed Abu Sharar in his hotel room in Rome. Abu Sharar was a close friend of the Palestinian poet and writer Mahmoud Darwish. In 1984, in his collection A Siege for the Eulogies of the Sea (Hissar li-Mada’h el-Bahr), Darwish included the final version of his long elegy to his friend, “The Final Meeting in Rome.” This poem in particular is largely untranslatable in English. The untranslatability is not so much due to the technical demands of the surreal lyric’s transformation of song into an act of liberation. Instead, the untranslatability relates primarily to the question of audience. There remains little room in English to receive openly, unequivocally, the freedom song of Palestinians in its myriad forms. But I can simplify all this jargon in a single word, a name: Majed. Majed’s name permeates the text of “The Final Meeting in Rome.” In a moment of genius, in the penultimate section of the text, Darwish explodes language with his friend’s name through an unexpected refrain—as if Darwish had been writing the previous pages for the sole purpose of arriving at this stanza: “Good morning, Majed, / good morning, / get up to recite Surat al-‘Aaed.” In the Quran, there is no chapter, or Surah, titled al-‘Aaed—a word that means the returnee. Some may argue that one solution for translating the stanza would reside in changing Majed’s name to Ali, for example, so that the impact of the rhyme is maintained: Ali/the Surah of the returnee. But that is self-deluding. English, much as it likes to argue otherwise, still struggles to accept at least two major points about this linguistic construct in Arabic. The first is the beautiful, divine presence of the Quran to elegize a Palestinian martyr (irrespective of their religious affiliation, if any). The second is the Palestinian right of return, dead and alive.

fady joudah's introduction to his translation of mahmoud darwish's "the final meeting in rome", published in the baffler on october 25, 2023

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The Rise and Influence of the Taliban: Exploring their Position in Contrast to Allah

The Rise and Influence of the Taliban: Exploring their Position in Contrast to Allah

The Islam Society: Allah ‘Centre of Islam’ – Oracle: Andrew Rogers.

“What of this group the Taliban and how did they secure their pre-eminent position above myself and my influences, the Taliban exist in separate invalid system to that of I, Allah of Islam creation and influence and instruction, the Taliban does not secure myself, Allah acknowledgment” - Allah ‘Centre of Islam’.

"The Taliban, a militant group that emerged in the 1990s, has garnered significant attention for its actions and impact in Afghanistan. However, it is important to clarify that the Taliban's ideology and practices do not align with the beliefs and teachings of Allah, the central figure in Islam. While they may claim to operate in the name of Islam, their actions reflect a separate and invalid interpretation of the religion.

Allah, as the creator and influencer of Islam, does not endorse or acknowledge the Taliban's pre-eminent position or their supposed authority over His teachings. Their distorted views and practices should not be seen as a representation of the true principles of Islam. It is crucial to understand that Allah's instructions and influence extend beyond any individual or group, and cannot be confined or controlled by any human entity.

Therefore, it is essential to approach the teachings of Islam directly from its primary sources, such as the Quran, the Hadiths, and the guidance of knowledgeable scholars. This will ensure a more accurate and authentic understanding of Allah's message and His true position as the center of Islam."

The Meaning and Origins of the Word "Allah"

The word "Allah" holds significant importance in the Arabic language and is commonly used to refer to God in Islam. It is believed to be derived from the contraction of the Arabic words "al-ilāh," which translates to "the god."

In Arabic, "Allah" is the word used by Muslims to denote the supreme and transcendent deity, the one and only God. It encompasses the idea of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and merciful creator who is worshipped by Muslims worldwide.

Linguistically, the word "Allah" has connections to other Semitic languages such as Aramaic and Hebrew. In Aramaic, the word for God is "Elah," while in Hebrew it is "El" or "Elohim." These linguistic similarities are indicative of the shared heritage and cultural influences among these languages.

The utilization of "Allah" in Islamic tradition further signifies the interconnectedness of Abrahamic religions. It is believed that the name "Allah" has been used by Muslims since the time of the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, and has been passed down through generations.

Muslims deeply revere the name "Allah" and consider it a sacred emblem of their faith. They use it in their prayers, recitations of the Quran, and throughout their daily lives as a way of acknowledging and seeking to connect with the divine presence.

In summary, "Allah" is the Arabic term for God, primarily used in the context of Islam. Its origins can be traced back to the contraction of "al-ilāh" in Arabic, and it shares linguistic similarities with other Semitic languages. The word carries profound significance for Muslims, representing their belief in the one true God.

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[quran-translation]

Сураи Қориъа (Кӯ��анда) Ayah: 1 ٱلۡقَارِعَةُ [Он] Фурукӯбанда Arabic explanations of the Qur’an: Ayah: 2 مَا ٱلۡقَارِعَةُ [Он] Фурукӯбанда чист? Ayah: 3 وَمَآ أَدۡرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلۡقَارِعَةُ Ва ту чи донӣ, ки [он] фурукӯбанда чист? Ayah: 4 يَوۡمَ يَكُونُ ٱلنَّاسُ كَٱلۡفَرَاشِ ٱلۡمَبۡثُوثِ Рӯзе, ки мардум монанди парвонаҳои пароканда [ҳайрону саргардон] хоҳанд буд Ayah: 5 وَتَكُونُ ٱلۡجِبَالُ كَٱلۡعِهۡنِ ٱلۡمَنفُوشِ Ва кӯҳҳо монанди пашми рангини ҳаллоҷишуда (задашуда) хоҳанд шуд Ayah: 6 فَأَمَّا مَن ثَقُلَتۡ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ Ва аммо ҳар касе, ки [дар он рӯз] паллаи мизонаш сангин бошад Ayah: 7 فَهُوَ فِي عِيشَةٖ رَّاضِيَةٖ [Дар биҳишт] Дар зиндагии роҳатбахш хоҳад буд Ayah: 8 وَأَمَّا مَنۡ خَفَّتۡ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ Ва аммо ҳар кас, ки паллаи мизонаш сабук бошад Ayah: 9 فَأُمُّهُۥ هَاوِيَةٞ Пас, [маскану] паноҳгоҳаш «ҳовия» аст Ayah: 10 وَمَآ أَدۡرَىٰكَ مَا هِيَهۡ Ва ту чи донӣ, ки он [ҳовия] чист? Arabic explanations of the Qur’an: Ayah: 11 نَارٌ حَامِيَةُۢ Оташе аст сӯзон [ва шуълавар]

[almaqead]

"The Perfect Form." Introduction to Surah 64, At-Tagabhun, "The Crown of Understanding."

Surah At-Taghabun is predominantly considered a Medinan surah, meaning it was revealed in Medina, after the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) migration. While some scholars suggest parts of it were revealed in Mecca, the majority view is that the entire surah was revealed in Medina. It's believed to have been revealed during the early period of the Prophet's time in Medina. The Arabic translation for the runner means "the loss."

The Hebrew translation of tag, "crown" and abhun, "binah" means "the Crown of Understanding."

As the rubric states, the Prophet moved around a lot. He was constantly in need, constantly in fear of his life. How this affected him and should affect us is revealed in the following.

Thus begins the Surah.

64: 1-6:

"Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth ˹constantly˺ glorifies Allah. The kingdom is His, and all praise is for Him. For He is Most Capable of everything.

He is the One Who created you, yet some of you are disbelievers while some are believers. And Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.

He created the heavens and the earth for a purpose. He shaped you ˹in the womb˺, perfecting your form. And to Him is the final return.

He knows whatever is in the heavens and the earth. And He knows whatever you conceal and whatever you reveal. For Allah knows best what is ˹hidden˺ in the heart.

Have the stories of those who disbelieved before not reached you ˹pagans˺? They tasted the evil consequences of their doings, and they will suffer a painful punishment.

That was because their messengers used to come to them with clear proofs, but they said ˹mockingly˺, “How can humans be our guides?” So they persisted in disbelief and turned away. And Allah was not in need ˹of their faith˺. For Allah is Self-Sufficient, Praiseworthy."

Commentary:

One of the Quran's assets is its ability to say the world has received the Words of God many times within many different cultures, spoken in every language, yet nothing anywhere has changed. We are still belligerent and abusive towards this place and its inhabitants.

Is there a magic messenger then, one who will say something that has never been said before and the world will respond? Allah told Muhammad yes.

In spite of this, and his Quran, I'm still seeing hand wringing over the white boys and girls in Gaza and their parents who invaded Israel and then attacked its rightful inhabitants, and here we are discussing this with Hamas. The Fatwa says God has no use for any of this does it not?

And how did this happen? The Abraham Accords which are moronic seem to be playing a role. As a result more of these are forbidden. Allah told Muhammad Israel and Dar al Islam were already one sacred state. This is the only solution to the troubled map of the world as stated by the Quran.

“And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon Allah.” — Surah Al-Anfal (8:61)

You shall not rely upon the Trump Administration as if it were God. The world is sending a clear message about the consequences of this.

The Surah will continue.

[jeved]

(Bismillahi Rahman Al-Rahim)

An artwork inspired by verses from The Holy Quran 2:30-32 (Sahih international translation):

And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?" Allah said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know."

And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful."

They said, "Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise."

Commentary:

In the Quran, the Story of Adam and Eve (may peace be upon them)'s creation is one of honor, mercy, and redemption, showcasing a lofty status held by mankind in the sight of God even in comparison to the Angels and Jinn. Above all, it consists of a set of awe-inspiring verses that explores the problem of evil, mankind's unique qualities, and the nature of knowledge itself.

In the verses mentioned angels are curious as to why God is creating a being that has the potential to cause so much evil on the Earth. As a response, God showcases a very unique quality of Adam that sets this new creation apart from the others: the ability to learn and understand the names of concepts and attributes that were unidentifiable by the angels.

While there isn't a 100% consensus as to what "the names" may refer to, the majority of scholars agree that the names most likely refer to the numerous physical and abstract concepts that make up the creation, including humanity and their attributes, nature, heavenly objects, etc. Ultimately, the nature of the language and names is best known only to God.

These verses point out that while the creation of Adam has the potential for future descendants to wreck havock on the earth, mankind's abilities to understand and learn new concepts and insights through communication, experience, and other means (by God's will), bring about a greater force of good, giving rise to prosperity and noble children that will persevere against evil.

**Disclaimer: the artwork is purely conceptual/metaphorical and is not intended to depict any religious figures at all.

[asma-al-husna]

Allah calls Himself Al-Wadood— The Affectionate, The Most-Loving, The Beloved— twice in the Quran. Al-Wadood is the One who is the source of all affection, love, and kindness. Even though He does not need us in any way Al-Wadood wishes the best for us. He has a special form of love for His righteous servants who love Him because of their knowledge of His perfection and His readiness to forgive. Al-Wadood is the Affectionate and the Beloved!

The Most Loving, the Ever-Affectionate, and the Beloved

Wadood comes from the root waw-daal-daal, which carries three main meanings: to love, to be affectionate and to long, wish or desire for.

This root appears 29 times in the Quran in five derived forms. Examples of these forms are yawaddu (like, will wish), al mawaddata (the love), and wuddan (affection).

The concept of love in the Arabic language is decribed by different words, hubb and wudd are examples of them. Hubb is the inner-feeling of love for someone whereas Wudd is an intense, consistent affection as it is expressed in actions and conduct.

Wadood is from the fa’ool pattern which in Arabic grammar points to intensity and continuity. Allah is Al-Wadood; His love is intense, continuous and translates into the blessings, favours, mercy, guidance and forgiveness He gives to His slaves.

Al-Wadood Himself says: . . . Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds, The Most Merciful will appoint for them affection. [Quran, 19:96] ..And ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is Merciful and Affectionate. [Quran, 11:90] . . . And He is the Forgiving, the Affectionate [Quran, 85:14]

How Do We Gain the Love of Allah?

In a beautiful, comprehensive hadith you will find the formula on how to gain the love of Al-Wadood. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: … And the most beloved thing with which My slave comes nearer to Me, is what I have enjoined upon him; and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing voluntary acts of worship until I love him.. Most beloved to Al-Wadood are you doing your obligatory acts of worship, then by doing your voluntary acts of worship you come closer and closer to Him.

Then what happens next? The Prophet continued about the amazing reward: …(so much so that) I become his hearing with which he hears, and his sight with which he sees, and his hand with which he strikes, and his leg with which he walks; and if he asks Me something, I will surely give him, and if he seeks My Protection (refuge), I will surely protect him. [Al-Bukharee]

Al-Wadood then becomes your special Helper, protecting your limbs and organs by not letting them work for anything He dislikes and a heart-melting seal: Al-Wadood will grant your wishes and keep you safe. Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi!

How Can We Live By This Name?

1. Have a close relationship with Al-Wadood.

Telling Al-Wadood about your concerns is a beautiful type of ‘ibaadah (worship) in itself. He wants you to turn to Him and tell him about your problems while remembering how close He is to you and how much you love Him. The mother of Maryam ‘alayha sallam said: ..My Lord, indeed I have pledged to You what is in my womb, consecrated [for Your service], so accept this from me. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing..[Quran, 3:35] This pious woman is a beautiful example of someone with a close relationship with Allah and Al-Wadood answered her dua’.

2. Love Al-Wadood above everything and anyone.

Al-Wadood says: Say, [O Muhammad], If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, wealth which you have obtained, commerce wherein you fear decline, and dwellings with which you are pleased are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger and jihad in His cause, then wait until Allah executes His command. And Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people. This ayah is a great reminder pinpointing all the things we tend to love over Allah and His messenger.

3. Let your love be for the sake of Al-Wadood.

Ask yourself for what reasons you love people? Love people for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala so Al-Wadood, His angels and the people of the earth love you! What an amazing deal. The Prophet sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam said, When Allah loves a slave, calls out Jibril and says: `I love so-and-so; so love him’. Then Jibril loves him. After that he (Jibril) announces to the inhabitants of heavens that Allah loves so-and-so; so love him; and the inhabitants of the heavens (the angels) also love him and then make people on earth love him. [Al-Bukharee, Muslim] So mind who you love and love those who fear Allah, love Him and who strive for the good and forbid evil. This is the most beautiful kind of love you can have for another human being, even if you don’t know them.

4. Follow the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam.

Proof your love for Al-Wadood by sticking to the sunnah of His messenger. The reward: Allah will love and forgive you your sins. Another lucrative deal! Say: If you love Allah then follow me. Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [Quran, 3:31]

5. Love to recite Suratul Ikhlaas.

If you want Allah’s love, love talking about Him. Surah Al-Ikhlaas is one of the most comprehensive surahs describing Allah. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam appointed a man in charge of an army unit who led them in prayer. He always concluded his recitation with Surah Al-Ikhlaas. Upon their return to Al-Madinah, they mentioned this to Messenger of Allah who said, “Ask him why he does so?” He was asked and he said, “This Surah contains the Attributes of Allah, the Gracious, and I love to recite it. Messenger of Allah then told them, “Tell him that Allah loves him”. [Al-Bukharee , Muslim]. So increase in reciting Surah Al-Ikhlaas with love!

6. Love for others what you love for yourself.

The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi said: None of you will believe until you love for your brother what you love for yourself. [Al-Bukharee, Muslim] If someone just got married and you can’t find someone, someone got that new job and you didn’t, even though it might be hard, be happy for them. Strive to control your nafs (ego) and know it is Al-Wadood Who gives and takes. You will notice the peace it gives you inside when you love for others what you love for yourself, in stead of being jealous and anxious over others’ happiness. Live by this golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated!

Wallahu ta’alaa ‘alem.

O Allah, Al-Wadood, we know that You are the One Who is Most Affectionate. Make us of those who love You and Your Messenger above all, bless us with Your love and protection. Bring righteous people on our path and make us love them and them love us for Your sake only. Guide us in following the sunnah and in fulfilling our obligations towards You and give us the tawfeeq to perform many voluntary deeds of worship, ameen!

[alqurankareem]

Learn Conversational Arabic Online in the USA with Riwaq Al Quran

Learning conversational Arabic online in the USA has become more accessible than ever. Whether for travel, work, or personal enrichment, mastering spoken Arabic opens doors to cultural understanding and communication. Riwaq Al Quran offers structured courses designed to help learners speak Arabic confidently. This article explores the benefits of learning conversational Arabic online in the USA, the methods used, and how Riwaq Al Quran supports students in achieving fluency.

What Is Conversational Arabic?

Conversational Arabic refers to the spoken form of the language used in everyday communication. Unlike formal Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), conversational Arabic includes dialects such as Egyptian, Levantine, or Gulf Arabic, depending on the region. Learning conversational Arabic online in the USA allows students to practice real-life dialogues, improving their ability to interact naturally with native speakers.

Focuses on practical phrases and expressions.

Includes listening and speaking exercises.

Helps learners understand regional accents and slang.

Builds confidence in social and professional settings.

Riwaq Al Quran’s courses emphasize interactive learning, ensuring students can hold meaningful conversations quickly.

Why Learn Conversational Arabic Online in the USA?

Studying conversational Arabic online in the USA offers flexibility and convenience. Many Americans choose online learning due to busy schedules or limited access to local classes. Here’s why online courses are effective:

Learn from home without commuting.

Access to native Arabic-speaking instructors.

Flexible scheduling for working professionals.

Interactive tools like video calls and practice exercises.

Riwaq Al Quran provides structured lessons that adapt to different learning speeds, making it easier for students in the USA to stay consistent.

How Riwaq Al Quran Helps You Learn Conversational Arabic

Riwaq Al Quran specializes in teaching Arabic with a focus on practical communication. Their conversational Arabic online courses in the USA include:

Live sessions with qualified teachers.

Role-playing common scenarios (shopping, travel, socializing).

Pronunciation drills to improve accent.

Cultural insights to enhance understanding.

Students receive personalized feedback, ensuring steady progress in speaking and comprehension.

Effective Methods for Learning Conversational Arabic Online

To master conversational Arabic online in the USA, effective learning strategies include:

Regular speaking practice with instructors and peers.

Watching Arabic shows or listening to podcasts.

Using flashcards for vocabulary retention.

Joining online language exchange communities.

Riwaq Al Quran integrates these methods into their curriculum, helping students practice consistently.

Benefits of Learning Arabic Conversational Skills

Learning conversational Arabic online in the USA has long-term advantages:

Better communication with Arabic-speaking friends or colleagues.

Enhanced travel experiences in Arab countries.

Career opportunities in translation, diplomacy, or business.

Deeper appreciation of Arab culture and traditions.

Riwaq Al Quran’s courses make these benefits achievable through structured lessons.

Who Should Take Conversational Arabic Classes?

Conversational Arabic online courses in the USA are ideal for:

Beginners wanting to learn basic communication.

Intermediate learners improving fluency.

Professionals working with Arabic-speaking clients.

Travelers preparing for trips to the Middle East.

Riwaq Al Quran tailors lessons to different proficiency levels, ensuring all students benefit.

What to Expect in an Online Conversational Arabic Course

Enrolling in a conversational Arabic online course in the USA typically includes:

Weekly live lessons via Zoom or similar platforms.

Homework assignments with speaking exercises.

Quizzes to test comprehension.

Access to recorded sessions for review.

Riwaq Al Quran ensures interactive and engaging lessons for optimal learning.

How to Choose the Right Conversational Arabic Program

When selecting a conversational Arabic online course in the USA, consider:

Instructor qualifications and teaching style.

Course structure and flexibility.

Student reviews and success rates.

Availability of practice resources.

Riwaq Al Quran stands out for its experienced teachers and student-centered approach.

Conclusion

Learning conversational Arabic online in the USA is a practical way to gain language skills without leaving home. Riwaq Al Quran offers well-structured courses that focus on real-life communication, helping students speak Arabic confidently. Whether for personal growth, travel, or career advancement, mastering conversational Arabic opens new opportunities. Start your journey today and experience the benefits of fluent Arabic communication.