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A deep-dive into the world of classical Arabic - Quranic Arabic, poetry, insights, learning advice and inspiration. Hosted by passionate Arabic learners and Shariah graduates - Abdul Aleem and Abdurrahman Diallo. Join us as we interview guests and experts, and hold educational discussions. Stay insp…

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    How to take advantage of online learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 28:29


    In this podcast episode, we discuss the incredible opportunities presented by online learning and how we can take advantage of them. Sheikh Muhammad Bailo, an experienced teacher at the Fluent Arabic institute, joins us.

    Methodology of Qur’an Memorisation in Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 24:30


    In this episode, we are joined by Sh. Ousmane Diallo and Sh. Mohammad Bailo to share their experience memorising and teaching the Qur'an al-Kareem. They also give some extremely valuable advice for those who want to memorise the Quran.

    The Poetry of Amr ibn Kulthum (Commentary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 17:45


    The Mu'allaqah of the pre-Islamic poet Amr ibn Kulthum is one of the most stunningly beautiful poems in Arabic. In this episode we dive in deep, trying to understand the meanings and brilliance behind these Arabic lines.

    Majun Layla – the man who lost his mind for love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 10:26


    "I don’t ascend high mountains, except because of love     And I don’t sing poetry, except as medicine" Listen to one of the most moving poems in Arabic literature, where Majnun Layla expresses his pain over losing his lover - Layla. And listen to what Layla had to say in reply to him.

    The Poems of Imru’al-Qays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 8:35


    Imru' al-Qays, was known as the wandering king, because he spent his life seeking revenge, and the re-establishment of his father's lost kingdom. He is sometimes referred to as the father of Arabic poetry, because he established many of the conventions and themes in Arabic poetry - which the poets after him followed. However, he wasn't always concerned about power and vengeance. He spent his youth as a 'playboy', chasing women and drinking. What made him special is his way with words. He puts his experiences, emotions and pain into his mesmerizing poetry.

    The Art of Praising Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 11:21


    We take a look through the eyes of Arabic literature at the art of praising oneself. Some poets were shameless when it came to self-promotion. But is this a good idea? Are there lessons to be learned? In this episode we will go through the poetry of Hatim at-Ta'iyy and Al-Mutanabbi said in Fakhr (self-exaltation)

    The War of Basus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 9:27


    Listen to this Bizarre story from the pre-Islamic period where a war was fought for over 40 years between the tribes of Taghlib and Bakr over the killing of a camel. Listen to the stories of Kulayb, Jassas, Zir Salim, al-Harith ibn Ubad and more.

    The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 14:56


    An introduction to the Mu'allaqat or the Hanging odes. These are 7 poems that represent the finest of pre-Islamic Arabic poetry. The study of pre-Islamic poetry offers much insight into the language and the depth of its meanings and usages.

    The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 29:29


    An introduction to the Mu'allaqat or the Hanging odes. These are 7 poems that represent the finest of pre-Islamic Arabic poetry. The study of pre-Islamic poetry offers much insight into the language and the depth of its meanings and usages. This is part 1.

    The Poem of Ilbiri – On Leading a Purposeful Life – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 23:09


    Abu Isḥāq al-Ilbīrī al-Tujībī (d. 459 AH / 1067 CE) is said to have written this poem in response to a young man who had insulted him. Instead of replying in kind, which was the custom of poets, he decided to respond by providing the young man advice that would benefit him in this life and the next. This is part 2 of the explanation and commentary on this poem which will hopefully help you appreciate it even more insha’Allah. Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084F57389 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084F57389 Amazon DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B084F57389 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B084F57389

    The Poem of Ilbiri – On Leading a Purposeful Life – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 24:23


    Abu Isḥāq al-Ilbīrī al-Tujībī (d. 459 AH / 1067 CE) is said to have written this poem in response to a young man who had insulted him. Instead of replying in kind, which was the custom of poets, he decided to respond by providing the young man advice that would benefit him in this life and the next. This is part 1 of the explanation and commentary on this poem which will hopefully help you appreciate it even more insha'Allah. Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084F57389 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084F57389 Amazon DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B084F57389 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B084F57389

    Reading the Hilyat Talibil Ilm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 21:31


    In this episode, we will go through the wonderful book 'Hilyatu Talibil 'Ilm' by Sheikh Bakr Abu Zaid with the Sharh of Ibn Uthaymeen. The book talks about the etiquettes of seeking knowledge. The first chapter deals with correcting one's intention (niyah) when seeking knowledge.

    Living the life in Mauritania – Muhammad Al Andalusi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 29:50


    The amazing story of how Muhammad al Andalusi went to Mauritania in search of knowledge. This interview offers some amazing insight into the life a talib ul ilm (a student of knowledge) living in Mauritania, and the methodology of teaching there. A must-listen for everyone who loves Arabic and knowledge in general. If you are interested in ustad Muhammad's course, get started here: https://muhammadandalusi.com/webinar

    Reflections on Al-Ilbiri with Moustafa Elqabbany (Translator and Poet)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 35:07


    In this awesome episode with ustad Moustafa Elqabbany, professional translator and poet, we reflect on some amazing lines from the poem of Al-Ilbiri. Find out how this poem can really hit you hard, if you comprehend its meanings. Resources and books: موصل الطلاب إلى قواعد الإعراب لخالد الأزهري The Routledge Encyclopedia of Arabic Literature

    Why should you read Adab (Arabic literature)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 14:27


    What does the knowledge of Adab entail and what are its various benefits? Listens to the intriguing story behind the name 'Adab' and the many reasons why the books of Adab should be part of every library.

    Should you buy physical Arabic books?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 14:53


    In this episode of the Arabic Qahwa Podcast, we discuss the importance of having a physical library at your house and the various advantages it brings. With the widespread availability of free Arabic books in the digital format, you might wonder if it is still worth the effort and cost to acquire printed books. Listen to the episode to find out why buying printed books might still be worth the additional effort and also get some tips on how to buy and import Arabic books and save money.

    Stop Asking How Long Will It Take! – Passion vs Deadlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 17:36


    A passion based approach to getting things done.

    The Story of Abu Al-Hasan An-Nadwi’s First Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 14:59


    The story behind Abu Al-Hasan An-Nadwi's international bestseller - What did the world lose by the decline of the Muslims.

    Sun and Moon Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 12:08


    What are the Sun and Moon letters in Arabic? Master this simple, but important rule for pronouncing Arabic words. Al-Ajrumiyyah tutorial: (Arabic Grammar Course for beginners) https://learn.fluentarabic.net

    Framework to Learn Arabic – 3 Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 31:06


    A no-nonsense 3 step methodology that made a real difference for me. I think focusing on these things can be a game-changer for you as well.

    80 Free Resources To Learn Arabic Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019


    The internet is full of scattered gems when it comes to Arabic resources. So I wanted to put together a thorough guide pointing you towards the best available free Arabic resources for MSA and Classical Arabic. Arabic Alphabet and Script If you are starting from scratch, here are some resources to help you master the Arabic script. While you might need a teacher to perfect Quranic pronunciation, to get started with reading Arabic, these resources should be enough: ResourceFormatMadina ArabicWebsiteFluent ArabicWebsiteArabic Quick WebsiteHow to read arabic script - Introductory ArabicVideoArabic alphabet (learn the basic Arabic letters)Udemy Course (Free)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_alphabet Website Grammar Websites, Youtube Channels and Courses with a focus on Arabic grammar: ResourceFormatAll The Arabic You Never Learned The First Time AroundWebsiteUltimate ArabicWebsiteFluent Arabic (Grammar)WebsiteMadinah ArabicWebsiteDesert SkyWebsiteArabic Grammar FoundationWebsiteMadinah Books (PDFs + Audio) [Abdurrahman.org]MultipleAl-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk (PDF + Audio) MultipleYoutube Lecture Series Teaching All 3 Medina BooksVideosArabic Grammar for All - Abu Sulaymaan VideosAjrumiyyah Series - Abu Sulaymaan VideosTransparent Language Blog - ArabicWebsite http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_grammar (summary of Arabic grammar) Article http://www.dalilusa.com/Arabic_Course/glossary_arabic_grammar.asp(Arabic grammatical terminology index) Article Immersion Great Arabic content to keep you immersed in the language and also to inspire you along the way. This is really important for listening, comprehension and application of what you have learned. ResourceFormatArabic With SamPodcastArabic Qahwa (Learn Quranic Arabic)PodcastArabic With Sam (Youtube)VideosArabicFluency (Youtube)VideosShinqitee Lectures English SubtitlesVideosFahad AlKandariVideosSheikh Sa'eed Al-KamaliVideosQasas al-Anbiya (Stories of Prophets) - Nabil Al AwadhiVideosFree Vowelized Children's Storybooks (Hindawi.org)WebsiteRead Arabic Newspapers From Different Countries OnlineWebsite Audiobooks تهذيب سيرة ابن هشامPlaylistSummary of Zad al-Ma'ad - Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab Part 279.6 MBSummary of Zad al-Ma'ad - Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab Part 181.7 MBTafsir Al-Sa'di (Complete)PlaylistTafsir Ibn Kathir (Complete)PlaylistAl-Fiqh Al-Muyassar Fi Al-Ibadat Wal Mu'amalat - Ahmad Al-Aashour - 475.1 MBAl-Fiqh Al-Muyassar Fi Al-Ibadat Wal Mu'amalat - Ahmad Al-Aashour - 375.1 MBAl-Fiqh Al-Muyassar Fi Al-Ibadat Wal Mu'amalat - Ahmad Al-Aashour - 274.3 MBAl-Fiqh Al-Muyassar Fi Al-Ibadat Wal Mu'amalat - Ahmad Al-Aashour - 173.3 MBAl-Risalah Al-Tadmiriyyah - Ibn Taymiyyah59.2 MBAl-Shafiyah Al-Kafiyah - Ibn Al Qayyim14.1 MBRisala Al-'Ubudiyyah - Ibn Taymiyyah67.3 MBUsool Al-Sunnah - Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal3.8 MBAl-Usool Al-Thalatha - Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab8.8 MB Social Media Great pages and communities to follow ResourceFormatStudents of the Arabic Language Facebook groupArabic Dialects and Modern Standard/Classical Arabic Facebook groupArabic Facebook pageFluent Arabic Facebook pageArabic Box Facebook pagearabeya.cairoInstagramtaqweem.instituteInstagrammaysoor_arabicInstagramarabicwithsamInstagramrihla_arabic_academyInstagramTransparent Arabic (@arabiclanguage)Twitterarabicpod101 (@arabicpod101)TwitterLearn Arabic Free (@learnarabic_ar)Twitter Dictionaries ResourceFormatAl-Mawrid Reader ( Allows searching in Hans Wehr, Lane's Lexicon and J. G. Hava all on a single page, 20 root based arabic dictionaries in 6 different languages. )WebsiteAl-Maany (Arabic-English / Arabic-Arabic)Website (free)Quranic Arabic Corpus (Word by word translation, grammatical analysis, and more)Al-Mawrid Arabic-English DictionaryBookGoogle Translate WebsiteReverso Context Arabic-EnglishWebsite Arabic-English Lexicon by Edward William Lane Website Globse Ar-En Dictionary Website Apps Some of my favorite apps to keep you on track with your Arabic ...

    Imam As-Sha’bi and the Beautiful Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 2:58


    A man comes to the court of Imam as-Sha'bi complaining about his beautiful wife. What happens next?

    On Consulting Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 3:24


    What are the 3 most beneficial things for a young man, and what are the 3 most harmful? Listen to find out.

    Dealing With Powerful People

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 2:28


    Part of a new series - Short episodes full of Arabic literature and wisdom. These are things I enjoy a lot, and I hope you will too! The first episodes talks about the Hikmah (wisdom) of dealing with powerful people.

    Explaining The Poetry Of Qais Ibn Mulawwah (Majun Layla) w/ Abdurrahman Diallo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 25:27


    After a long break, we are joined again by sheikh Abdurrahman to explain some great poetry of the famous Majnun Layla. Qais ibn Mulawwah lost his mind out of despair for Layla, whom he could not marry. Listen to his story and his mesmerizing poetry!

    [Grammar] Number Rules in Arabic (1 and 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 10:27


    Arabic numbers can be intimidating for a lot of people. In this series we are going to really simplify things by breaking down the rules into different groups. This episode deals with just 1 and 2.

    Understanding Al-Fathiha (The Opening Chapter of the Quran)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 15:46


    Have you tried to understand the meaning of the beautiful Surah al Fathiha in Arabic? Listen to this short episode to uncover at a few gems from Surah al Fathiha!

    Al-Bukhala – The Stingiest Men Who Ever Lived #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 14:14


    After discussing the Generosity of the Arabs, in this episode we look at avarice. Al-Bukhala by Al-Jahidh is an extraordinary work of literature where he explores 'stinginess' of men and cultures. Enjoy!

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