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Arabic Basic Verbs – Transliteration With English Translation

No matter how many nouns you are already familiar with, Arabic sentences also require Arabic basic verbs. Even if you know how to say “school” in Arabic, what good is it if you can’t ask, “Where is the school?” Alternatively, you can pronounce Tuesday in Arabic, yet you cannot invite your buddies on a Tuesday. Fortunately, because Arabic verbs are based on a group of two, three, four, and occasionally even five (though mainly three) consonants termed as root, they adhere to the same rules as the rest of the languages’ vocabulary.

Any alterations to the vowels between the consonants and any prefixes or suffixes connected describe grammatical functions such as a person, gender, number, tense, mood, and voice. This root conveys the basic meaning of the verb. Read More »

Beginners’ Guide to Learning The Holy Quran

Muslims consider the holy Quran as the revelation from Almighty Allah. It is the central religious literature of Islam and is regarded as the best piece of traditional Arabic literature. It has 114 surahs/ chapters, further broken down into verses. Let’s learn about the key facts about the noble Qur’an.

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Key Information & Facts about the Noble Quran

  • The Arabic name of the Qur’an means “reading” and “recitation.”
  • Since the Quran is recited aloud and melodiously, its power contains in oral recitation. To help readers memorize the holy Quran, the verses were recorded on paper and compiled into a book.
  • Unlike the book of Genesis, the Quran does not narrate the story of creation sequentially. The central theme of the Quran is that Allah Almighty is the one and only Lord, and Muhammad is His messenger.
  • The Quran does not emphasize genealogy, chronology, or historical events, unlike the Bible. Instead, it uses these events to convey the message of the oneness with Allah.
  • The Qur’an was revealed in segments over 23 years. In fact, a lot of verses/ passages were in response to specific occasions. These were frequently revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the Angel Gabriel in response to skeptics/non-believers of this message. When the Prophet encountered disbelief by non-believers, he was given instructions on what to do.

What Exactly Is The Noble Quran?

In this guide, you’ll learn many answers about the Quran Majeed that beginners mostly ask. What is the holy Quran, and how is it structured? What are the main themes and styles of the holy Quran? Why should one read and memorize the holy Quran? And how can a beginner start learning the noble Quran? Read More »