I Love Arabic: Alphabet

This book is part of IQRA’s Program of Arabic Studies that can be used in conjunction with IQRA’ Arabic Reader series, levels 4 through 6, for further explanation, examples and drilling. However, it can be used as an independent textbook on Arabic grammar for junior high, high school, college students and adults. For the students who have studied IQRA’ Arabic Reader series, this volume provides a natural transition to a formal introduction to Arabic grammar. Generally speaking, the language of this book is simple and the rules of grammar are gradually explained in a lucid language and explained the rules of Arabic grammar for junior and senior level students as well as for adults. Each lesson is well-planned, explaining one simple rule of grammar and providing explanation for the rules, examples, new vocabulary and various exercises that both youngsters and adults can understand without much difficulty.

Whether used as a means of self-instruction or as part of higher learning coursework, this language primer is ideally suited for those wishing to learn classical Arabic and for Muslims who wish to learn Arabic exclusively for use in their religious and spiritual practice. Designed to enhance the understanding of the Qur’an and its vocabulary that has infiltrated the whole of Arabic and Islamic literature, this workbook provides 40 easy-to-follow lessons for learning Qur’anic rather than modern Arabic. Beginning with a section on the Arabic alphabet, the text moves on to individual lessons that address one or more grammatical topics, ranging from the basics of nouns, adjectives, and prepositions to the more complex concepts of the imperative, the passive, and conditional sentence, introducing new vocabulary in the process. Accompanying translation exercises, a glossary of technical terms, and an index supplement the main text.

An approach to teaching the Arabic language by introducing vocabulary and grammar in small doses, based on the most commonly used words in Arabic literature and the most frequently used grammatical constructions. Book One focuses on the rules of nominal sentences.