Essentials of Islam Course (Arabic)
Arabic Course
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Program Overview
Oct 7th-Dec 19th
Mondays 7:30-9:30PM
Thursdays 7:30-9:30PM
20 Sessions Total
Cordoba Academy
3210 200th Pl. SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
This is a bi-weekly course consisting of four different classes. The classes cannot be registered for individually, as they build upon and intersect with each other. Subject matter will overlap between classes to ensure a strong overall foundation in the Arabic language.
Learning a new language requires a significant time commitment and consistency in attendance and homework. Since concepts build on each other, attendance and exercises are key to student success. Students can expect written and oral homework, memorization of charts, as well as in-class exercises. Grammatical breakdowns of verbs, sentences, and phrases will be covered theoretically on Mondays, and application of those rules and language theory will be done in Labs on Thursday nights.
By the end of the course, successful students will have a solid foundation in basic Arabic grammar and vocabulary, and will be able to access beginner-level Arabic texts, as well as short and simple phrases from the Quran and Hadith.
Required books can be bought online. Links to the books are provided below and PDFs will be made available when possible.
Certificate of Completion given to proficient students who complete all requirements—get a passing grade in attendance and participation for Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.
Please email: info@mihraab.com for any questions
Instructor
Maulana Ahmad Ali
Intention
Class Description
Nahw/Sarf 101-103 (Arabic Grammar & Morphology 7:30 - 9:30pm Monday)
In order to truly understand the Arabic language, one must learn Nahw (Arabic Grammar) and Sarf (Arabic Morphology). Nahw is a science, which teaches us how to join a noun, verb, or particle to form a correct sentence, as well as what the condition of the last letter of a word should be. Sarf is a science through which the knowledge of forming, changing, and recognizing of words is understood. In this introductory class, students will learn how to break down and construct Arabic sentences grammatically, and identify different scales and patterns of Arabic words.
Prerequisite
Must be able to read Qur’ān in Arabic
Required Textbook
Tasheel an Nahw (Grammar Made Easy) by Mawlana Mushtaq Ahmad Charthawali, Revised by Aamir Bashir. Ihya Press: 2014.
Tasheel as Sarf (Morphology Made Easy), Prepared by the teachers of Madrasa Islamiyah Benoni, South Africa. ZamZam Publishers: 2017.
Lughah 101-103 (Arabic Lab & Literature 7:30-9:30PM Thursday)
Lughah (Arabic Language) is the key to open the Islamic sciences in their original language. It will help us to authentically understand Qur’an, Hadith, 'Aqidah, Fiqh, and other Islamic sciences. The objective of this class is to apply the language rules and theory learned in the Sarf and Nahw course to selected Arabic literature. This will enable students to build a foundation where they can begin navigating basic level Arabic texts on their own. The goal by the end of the course is for students to begin reading and understanding basic level texts of the Islamic Sciences in Arabic.
Prerequisite
Must be able to read Qur’ān in Arabic
Required Textbook
Qasas al Nabiyeen by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
Applying Sarf Part 1 by Maulana Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee
Applying Nahw by Maulana Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the pre-requisites for this class?
A: Being able to read Qur’ān in Arabic is a pre-requisite for this class.
Q: Is there an age requirement?
A: These classes are for students ages 12 and up. Exceptions can be made for mature students under 12 who are accompanied by their parents.
Q: Will there be homework?
A: . Like any foreign language however, students will need to make significant effort to revise the material outside of class. Homework will be assigned weekly, including sentence deconstruction, memorization of charts and vocabulary.
Q: Will the Arabic classes be offered online? A: These classes will not be offered online at this time. for this class. You do not need to be fast or fluent.
Q: What if I have to miss a day?
A: This is a stacked learning course, where concepts build upon each other and classes are are interlinked. If a student must miss a day, there will be audio recordings available that students can use to follow along the books in order to catch up.
Tip
Invite a family member or friend to attend with you who can help you keep up.