Learning Arabic From Books

[Travelleress]

Asalamu 'alaykum,

I know it's not the most amazing way of doing it, but at the moment -- because of lack of teachers and difficulty with my timetable -- I don't have much of a choice.

So, any advice on where to start would be good: in terms of which books to read, what exactly to start with. I know nothing about arabic at the moment, although i can read it.

JazakumAllah khayr

Wasalam

PS: apologies if theres already a similar thread; if someone could direct me to it insha Allah...

[Muaz bin jabal]

Asalamu 'alaykum,

I know it's not the most amazing way of doing it, but at the moment -- because of lack of teachers and difficulty with my timetable -- I don't have much of a choice.

So, any advice on where to start would be good: in terms of which books to read, what exactly to start with. I know nothing about arabic at the moment, although i can read it.

JazakumAllah khayr

Wasalam

PS: apologies if theres already a similar thread; if someone could direct me to it insha Allah...
i think if u search it you will be able to find a lot of threads regarding this subject. And i believe most ppl start with the 3 madinah arabic books their quite easy especiaally if u dont have a teacher

[eTeacher]

And i believe most ppl start with the 3 madinah arabic books their quite easy especiaally if u dont have a teacher

Correct....

[mospike]

What are the names of these 3 Books

[muslim forever]

Asalamu 'alaykum,

I know it's not the most amazing way of doing it, but at the moment -- because of lack of teachers and difficulty with my timetable -- I don't have much of a choice.

So, any advice on where to start would be good: in terms of which books to read, what exactly to start with. I know nothing about arabic at the moment, although i can read it.

JazakumAllah khayr

Wasalam

PS: apologies if theres already a similar thread; if someone could direct me to it insha Allah...


Salaam sis

You could try through sacredlearning.org:

http://www.sacredlearning.org/classrooms/arabic/index.htm

Wasalaam

[Muaz bin jabal]

What are the names of these 3 Books
medina arabic books

[eTeacher]

What are the names of these 3 Books

Link to the books at an Islamic Bookstore in US:
http://islamicbookstore.com/b6067.html

You'll find the same books in England as well.

[tariq3]

:salam:

I actually recommend the Gateway to Arabic Series which is similar in approach to the Madinah books but are much better laid out. The course offers alot easier navigations for the lessons and exercises. For and English speaker I think it laid out in a way that we are familiar with. It's a nice workbook style series. I highly recommend it. If you are near a bookstore it would be worthwhile to peruse the books for yourself.


http://islamicbookstore.com/b9008.html

Note: Each book is also sold seperately.

[eTeacher]

:salam:

I actually recommend the Gateway to Arabic Series which is similar in approach to the Madinah books but are much better laid out. The course offers alot easier navigations for the lessons and exercises. For and English speaker I think it laid out in a way that we are familiar with. It's a nice workbook style series. I highly recommend it. If you are near a bookstore it would be worthwhile to peruse the books for yourself.


http://islamicbookstore.com/b9008.html

Note: Each book is also sold seperately.

Interesting. If you have a scanner, would you be able to scan a few pages?
Has anyone else used them?

How much Nahw and Sarf does it cover?

[nayyerjigar]

:salam:

Theres audio lessons for the medina books at http://www.matari.com/Arabic_Lessons/ I think someone posted this website on SF and I bookmarked it.

Also Shaykh Hussain's Fundamentals of Classical Arabic is really good and available online at http://www.sacredlearning.org/classrooms/arabic/index.htm

Another cool website which starts right from the alphabet: http://www.madinaharabic.com/

[godilali]

Interesting. If you have a scanner, would you be able to scan a few pages?
Has anyone else used them?

How much Nahw and Sarf does it cover?

http://www.ummah.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6701&d=1139157645
http://www.ummah.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6702&d=1139157658

[tariq3]

Interesting. If you have a scanner, would you be able to scan a few pages?
Has anyone else used them?

How much Nahw and Sarf does it cover?

Not sure how deep it gets aas I'm still learning the beginning of Nahw. I own the first few books and I appreciate the layout and approach much more than the Madina books (though can probably compliment each other in some way). It's very "digestable" for lack of a better term.

Here's a description from book six that might be helpful in answering your question.

"The series is intended to take the student from having no knowledge of Arabic, all the way up to GCSE level (the U.K.’s General Certificate in Secondary Education) and beyond."

This book covers :

weather and seasons
subjunctive mood and associated particles
jussive mood and associated particles
introduction to the derived forms of arabic verbs
regular and irregular form II, III, and IV verbs in the present, past, imperative, subjunctive, and jussive
over 140 past and present tense verbs
reference list of nouns and their plurals
sample verb templates to aid conjugation

[YousefAbusSafar]

Has anyone here tried al Kitab al Asasi?

I have part of it and it looks excellent, but it doesn't have any english in it for beginners it could be very difficult for a beginner who doesn't have a teacher, but the text of the madinah books is the same way anyway, just more english explanation resources.

What are anyone's thoughts about al Kitab al Asasi compared to the madinah books?

al Kitab al Asasi looks excellent to me.

[godilali]

I haven't studied it personally, but I have heard it has a LOT more vocabulary (mostly secular/day-to-day) than the madinah books, but its primary focus is for you to be able to communicate effectively in a short time and not grammar/Quranic vocabulary.

[MRahman]

Salaam, just want to make a few comment regarding these books.

Ive studied both Gateway books and Kitaabul Asaasi. the gateway books are really good for beginners, as the format is really easy to follow and it has diagrams and all sorts. However, book 1 and book 2 are a waste in my opinion as it barely goes into anyting, except a few rules of nouns, and how to write arabic joined. Book 3 onwards is where the mea is at, and i think they are beneficial, madinah books are also good, but the systemization is really poor, it moves from easy to hard etc.

Now for me Kitabul Asaasi (which is taught in the arabs lands mostly) is the best, as you thorwn into the deep end, as it is all in arabic.

However, i have recently come across a book which was recomneded by one of my teachers, as a good basic nahw rules book, which was: Jamia Ad-Duroos al-a'rabiyyah, which is also in arabic but has the core rules and some subsidary rules and opinions, this book is appreciated after one studies Sharh ibn Aqeel as ibn aqeel goes so in-depth that you forget what rule you were covering at the end of the rule.

My opinion in arabic duroos al-arabiyyah is really good, or gateway series back to back with madinah books.

Other arabic texts: Ajrumiyah, Hidyatun nahw, Shu-dhu-rudh dhahab, Qatr un nada

[Mahmoud Siddiqi]

As Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,

I have heard that the Medinah Arabic Series is only helpful once you know the Arabic alphabet and all of the writing rules for each letter. Can someone tell me if this is correct or not as I have never seen the books.

If correct, what books would you recommend to teach the alphabet and rules for each letter?

[MRahman]

As Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,

I have heard that the Medinah Arabic Series is only helpful once you know the Arabic alphabet and all of the writing rules for each letter. Can someone tell me if this is correct or not as I have never seen the books.

If correct, what books would you recommend to teach the alphabet and rules for each letter?

Salaam, for alphabet rules etc, i think Gateway to Arabic Book 1 is the best, it has writing and joining letters excercise, and much more.

[eTeacher]

As Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,

I have heard that the Medinah Arabic Series is only helpful once you know the Arabic alphabet and all of the writing rules for each letter. Can someone tell me if this is correct or not as I have never seen the books.

If correct, what books would you recommend to teach the alphabet and rules for each letter?

Correct...at a minimum you are expected to know how to write the Arabic alphabet. But I've had many students who didn't know how to wirte Arabic and they started that book. It all depends on the teacher. Even if a person doesn't know how to write Arabic, it's not a problem because you can easily learn by copying the words how they are written in the book. With practice, you will eventually get it. The job of the teacher is to guide you and to make sure that your mistakes are corrected.

If a student is mature, then he/she doesn't need to do any other book to learn how to write Arabic. But if the student is like less than 12 or 13, then yeah, it's best if they do a basic Arabic alphabet book prior to starting the Madinah set.

Here's a paste from http://www.shariahprogram.ca/arabic-grammar-faqs.shtml#prerequisites about your question:

Should I know anything before joining, i.e. are there any prerequisites? Is it a problem if my Arabic reading/writing is poor?

The only prerequisite is basic reading and writing ability in Arabic. Prior exposure to grammer will make the initial stages easier, but lack of the aforementioned should not be an insurmountable stumbling block. Many successful students have joined the class with nothing but the very basics; it all depends on the student's effort. And we ask Allah to make it easy for everyone insha'Allah.

[Mahmoud Siddiqi]

Correct...at a minimum you are expected to know how to write the Arabic alphabet. But I've had many students who didn't know how to wirte Arabic and they started that book. It all depends on the teacher. Even if a person doesn't know how to write Arabic, it's not a problem because you can easily learn by copying the words how they are written in the book. With practice, you will eventually get it. The job of the teacher is to guide you and to make sure that your mistakes are corrected.

If a student is mature, then he/she doesn't need to do any other book to learn how to write Arabic. But if the student is like less than 12 or 13, then yeah, it's best if they do a basic Arabic alphabet book prior to starting the Madinah set.

Here's a paste from http://www.shariahprogram.ca/arabic-grammar-faqs.shtml#prerequisites about your question:

Should I know anything before joining, i.e. are there any prerequisites? Is it a problem if my Arabic reading/writing is poor?

The only prerequisite is basic reading and writing ability in Arabic. Prior exposure to grammer will make the initial stages easier, but lack of the aforementioned should not be an insurmountable stumbling block. Many successful students have joined the class with nothing but the very basics; it all depends on the student's effort. And we ask Allah to make it easy for everyone insha'Allah.

Jazakum Allahu khairan for your reply.

I am wondering more about learning without a teacher. First learning the letters, then rules, then starting with the Medinah Arabic books.

What are some differences, advantages and disadvantages between the Gateway to Arabic books and Medinah books? On the Medinah books websites, it has a page that shows how to connect letters but doesn't explain any rules http://www.madinaharabic.com/Arabic_Reading_Course/AR_Lesson_013.htm

[Mahmoud Siddiqi]

Jazakum Allahu khairan for your reply.

I am wondering more about learning without a teacher. First learning the letters, then rules, then starting with the Medinah Arabic books.

What are some differences, advantages and disadvantages between the Gateway to Arabic books and Medinah books? On the Medinah books websites, it has a page that shows how to connect letters but doesn't explain any rules http://www.madinaharabic.com/Arabic_Reading_Course/AR_Lesson_013.htm


Anybody??

[abuhajira]

:sl:

The old and gold urdu book "Ilm un Nahw" was recently translated into English by Madrassah Zakariyya . S.Africa. It a nice concize information for Nahw.

Another good book I came across and actually studied the 1st volume is Arabic Tutor Vol 1-4.. This is english translation by Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed of the urdu book "Arbi Ka Muallim" which is also in 4 parts. It covers all the aspects of Sarf and Nahw.

Regarding Sarf, there is a new english translation of Safwatul Masaadir. This should be nice book for beginers too.

:Ws:

[godilali]

:sl:

The old and gold urdu book "Ilm un Nahw" was recently translated into English by Madrassah Zakariyya . S.Africa. It a nice concize information for Nahw.

Another good book I came across and actually studied the 1st volume is Arabic Tutor Vol 1-4.. This is english translation by Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed of the urdu book "Arbi Ka Muallim" which is also in 4 parts. It covers all the aspects of Sarf and Nahw.

:Ws:

Where can I purchase these books from?

[eTeacher]

:sl:

The old and gold urdu book "Ilm un Nahw" was recently translated into English by Madrassah Zakariyya . S.Africa. It a nice concize information for Nahw.

Another good book I came across and actually studied the 1st volume is Arabic Tutor Vol 1-4.. This is english translation by Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed of the urdu book "Arbi Ka Muallim" which is also in 4 parts. It covers all the aspects of Sarf and Nahw.

Regarding Sarf, there is a new english translation of Safwatul Masaadir. This should be nice book for beginers too.

:Ws:

Brother Abu Hajira,

Jazakumullah for that good news.

Could you please provide some phone numbers or email addresses of the people who I can order the Ilmun Nahw translation from.

I think there is only the first volume out for the Arabic Tutor right? Ml. Ebrahim emailed me the whole first volume. Have the other volmes been translated from Urdu to English?

About Safawatul Masadir, that's the book with all those various verb forms filled with many Sayghas right? It's not directly related to Sarf right? If it is the one which has the many verb forms as well as nouns, then could you also provide me some information on how to acquire that book in English.

[Muaz bin jabal]

Asslamu aleykum Maulana Eteacher i need ur help regarding my arabic studies. Can u give me a time that i can call u or chat on yahoo? ill only take a few minutes, i know ur probably busy but please try.

jazakallah

[Muaz bin jabal]

:sl:

The old and gold urdu book "Ilm un Nahw" was recently translated into English by Madrassah Zakariyya . S.Africa. It a nice concize information for Nahw.

Another good book I came across and actually studied the 1st volume is Arabic Tutor Vol 1-4.. This is english translation by Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed of the urdu book "Arbi Ka Muallim" which is also in 4 parts. It covers all the aspects of Sarf and Nahw.

Regarding Sarf, there is a new english translation of Safwatul Masaadir. This should be nice book for beginers too.

:Ws:
bro also let me know

[abuhajira]

:sl:

Regarding Ilm un Nahw, the translation has not been published openly, however the copies (well photocopies with permission) of it were sold in our Madrassah. I can contact the Madrassah Directly.

Ml. Nazim : All the books queries go to Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed himself. Yes all the volumes of Arbi ka muallim have been translated, however they have not been published. I am not even sure if Maulana is distribution the Vol 2-4 :) I happen to have the copy of it because of daily contact. Muhahaha :P

InshAllah I will talk to Ml. Ebrahim tomorrow and get the latest information.

Psst. There is another book under publishing .. "Treasures of Arabic Morphology" ... given out to only selected reader as yet.. I will inform about that as soon as I get the info.

BTW . If someone wishes to contact Ml. Ebrahim directly about these books they may do so at alinaam@alinaam.org.za .. Please make it attention to Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed.

:ws:

[godilali]

When these three books are available for purchase (Arabic Tutor, Safwatul Masadir, and Ilm al-Nahw), please let us know.

[eTeacher]

:sl:

Regarding Ilm un Nahw, the translation has not been published openly, however the copies (well photocopies with permission) of it were sold in our Madrassah. I can contact the Madrassah Directly.

Ml. Nazim : All the books queries go to Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed himself. Yes all the volumes of Arbi ka muallim have been translated, however they have not been published. I am not even sure if Maulana is distribution the Vol 2-4 :) I happen to have the copy of it because of daily contact. Muhahaha :P

InshAllah I will talk to Ml. Ebrahim tomorrow and get the latest information.

Psst. There is another book under publishing .. "Treasures of Arabic Morphology" ... given out to only selected reader as yet.. I will inform about that as soon as I get the info.

BTW . If someone wishes to contact Ml. Ebrahim directly about these books they may do so at alinaam@alinaam.org.za .. Please make it attention to Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed.

:ws:

Jazakumullah for that.

Ml. Ebrahim emailed me the whole Treasures of Arabic Morphology pdf file : )

Would you be able to mail me the Ilmun Nahw English book? I'll take care of all the costs. Scans of the book are fine as well with permission obviously. Currently at www.alimahprogram.org we are using the 3 Volume Madinah set. The highest level has finished half of book two. So we will be needing some other English Nahw book. They are also doing the English Tasheelun Nahw book.

Since you talk to Maulana daily, can you kindly pass on this opinion that the Treasures of Arabic Morphology Volume 1 is too huge. Volume #1 is 360 pages. The file he sent me, I was able to put two pages of it on one page. I was able to make it into 180 pages. Just a humble opinion....

[Muaz bin jabal]

Jazkallah let me know too bro when the books are available

[Sadiq]

:sl:

Regarding Ilm un Nahw, the translation has not been published openly, however the copies (well photocopies with permission) of it were sold in our Madrassah. I can contact the Madrassah Directly.

Ml. Nazim : All the books queries go to Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed himself. Yes all the volumes of Arbi ka muallim have been translated, however they have not been published. I am not even sure if Maulana is distribution the Vol 2-4 :) I happen to have the copy of it because of daily contact. Muhahaha :P

InshAllah I will talk to Ml. Ebrahim tomorrow and get the latest information.

Psst. There is another book under publishing .. "Treasures of Arabic Morphology" ... given out to only selected reader as yet.. I will inform about that as soon as I get the info.

BTW . If someone wishes to contact Ml. Ebrahim directly about these books they may do so at alinaam@alinaam.org.za .. Please make it attention to Ml. Ebrahim Mohammed.

:ws:

Did you get any news?

I would love to get hold of these books.

Please keep us informed, JazakAllah. :D

[zaidf]

by the way the medina books are quite easy everyone should try them

[Hanbali_NaqshbandiHanafi]

Asslamo Allaikum,

In my opinion it is VERY difficult for anyone to learn from books including many of the contemporary ones which are out there (Madina books, Nateqeen Series) & so on...

Having said that...If you don't have access to a good teacher learning from books is better then nothing

[76:5-22]

Jazakumullah for that.

Ml. Ebrahim emailed me the whole Treasures of Arabic Morphology pdf file : )

Would you be able to mail me the Ilmun Nahw English book? I'll take care of all the costs. Scans of the book are fine as well with permission obviously. Currently at www.alimahprogram.org we are using the 3 Volume Madinah set. The highest level has finished half of book two. So we will be needing some other English Nahw book. They are also doing the English Tasheelun Nahw book.

Since you talk to Maulana daily, can you kindly pass on this opinion that the Treasures of Arabic Morphology Volume 1 is too huge. Volume #1 is 360 pages. The file he sent me, I was able to put two pages of it on one page. I was able to make it into 180 pages. Just a humble opinion....

Treasures of Arabic Morphology sounds interesting...

[Mahmoud Siddiqi]

Does anybody know a book or website that teaches the basic rules of each letter better than http://www.madinaharabic.com/Arabic_Reading_Course/AR_Lesson_013.htm ??

[MuslimEngineer]

As-Salamu Alaikum:

eTeacher, is it possible for you to put Treasures of Morphology online? If the Mufti doesn't mind...

JK

[eTeacher]

As-Salamu Alaikum:

eTeacher, is it possible for you to put Treasures of Morphology online? If the Mufti doesn't mind...

JK

I'm extremly sorry brother. I don't have permission to do that. I'm sure much time and effort went behind compiling that book. I feel shy in asking him to grant me permission to put it online.

I'm sure it will be printed soon.

It's the most detailed book I've come across in English on that topic.

[godilali]

Do you know when the translation of Safwatul Masadir will be out?

[khadimah]

can i be emailed a copy of the book eteacher? with permisssion and i am willing to pay.

Also can i get hold of the copy of arbi ka muallim please?

[Muaz bin jabal]

can i be emailed a copy of the book eteacher? with permisssion and i am willing to pay.

Also can i get hold of the copy of arbi ka muallim please?
treasures of arabic morphology has already been published check out zam zam publishers

[MRahman]

Do you know when the translation of Safwatul Masadir will be out?

Salaam, If safwatul masaadir you are talking about is the book- with all the different seegahs- with many examples of each- which in darul uloom's is memorised by stduents first few years- I have a english translated copy of this book- i have the hard copy and with permission from the translator- i can photocopy it- but this is not a authored translation- a student during studies of the book translated it to english.

Im not sure if there is a translation out there of the book into english- would appreicate if anyone has any info.

regards

[khadimah]

Salaam, If safwatul masaadir you are talking about is the book- with all the different seegahs- with many examples of each- which in darul uloom's is memorised by stduents first few years- I have a english translated copy of this book- i have the hard copy and with permission from the translator- i can photocopy it- but this is not a authored translation- a student during studies of the book translated it to english.

Im not sure if there is a translation out there of the book into english- would appreicate if anyone has any info.

regards

Salam,
I would much appreciate if with permission i could have a photocopy too.

[godilali]

Salaam, If safwatul masaadir you are talking about is the book- with all the different seegahs- with many examples of each- which in darul uloom's is memorised by stduents first few years- I have a english translated copy of this book- i have the hard copy and with permission from the translator- i can photocopy it- but this is not a authored translation- a student during studies of the book translated it to english.

Im not sure if there is a translation out there of the book into english- would appreicate if anyone has any info.

regards

akhi, please send it to me if possible at (myusername) @ gmail . com

[Proud2baMuslim]

I found this very useful for learning Arabic, its very easy and simple to understand AlhamdoLillah. http://mediu.org/eMaahad/eBooks/

check it Out! It will help u InshaAllah..

[Ansari]

Does anyone knows the book nahw ul waadih or something?

[Muaz bin jabal]

Does anyone knows the book nahw ul waadih or something?
yah i think this is the book u need http://www.waqfeya.com/open.php?cat=18&book=1495

[muhammadnur]

Salam,
I would much appreciate if with permission i could have a photocopy too.

:salam:

I would like a copy as well. muhammadnur06 @ gmail . com

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:


treasures of arabic morphology has already been published check out zam zam publishers

I can't find it. Could you post a link to it?

[abuhajira]

:salam:

InshAllah I will try to convince Maulana Kadwa to Make is available online for free inshAllah.. but I cant promise anything

:ws:

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

If not for free I am willing to pay for a provisional copy of it. Could you at least post the Contents Pages?

[Muaz bin jabal]

http://www.zamzampub.com/arabicmorpho_english.html

[abuhajira]

:salam:

Alhamdulillah I have talked to Maulana Ebrahim Saheb. I will be working on it and put those pdfs on www.al-inaam.com for people to use.. But it will take some time so please be patient.

:ws:

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

May Allah reward you abundantly for your efforts. I will make sure to make du'a for you and your family.

Could you post the links here when they become available. Jazakallah khair.

[Aziz1982]

salaam oe aleikoum

take a look at this site if you please, maybe it will help you.
http://www.madinaharabic.com/

otherwise i got 'Rosetta Stone software learn Arabic' for you to download (for free NOT $300).

seek more info about the Rosetta Stone software on google.

wa3aleikoum salam

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:


:salam:

Alhamdulillah I have talked to Maulana Ebrahim Saheb. I will be working on it and put those pdfs on www.al-inaam.com for people to use.. But it will take some time so please be patient.

:ws:

I followed this link from another thread:

http://www.al-inaam.com/books_index.htm

I see that a few other gems are to be uploaded soon too. Jazakallah khair fid darayn for this I eagerly await the completion!

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

I know you had said to be patient, but any update on the uploads?

[abuhajira]

:salam:

InshAllah it will by up by tomorrow..

:ws:

[abuhajira]

:salam:

I have uploaded the following to the site. Please download and let me know if they work fine. Also please read the note from Maulana Ebrahim Saheb below..

Arabic Tutor 1,2,3
Treasures of Arabic Morphology

Treasures of Arabic morphology has been published by Zam zam Publishers of Pakistan. Unfortunately the quality of the print is poor and the publishers have retyped the contents pages with typing errors. If anyone is prepared to publish the book in a quality format, kindly contact the author at alinaam@alinaam.org.za. All comments and criticisms are welcome. Post your comments to the above email address.

:ws:

[Abdul Razak]

:salam:

The 3 volumes of the "Arabic Tutor" books look really good. I see the title of the book "Treasure of Arabic Morphology" on the page under the volume 3 of the "Arabic Tutor" series, but there isn't a link to click on to download it.

:ws:

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

Yeah, I think Maulana Sahebs forgotten to upload the last one.

[abuhajira]

:salam:

Check now..BTW the Vol 4 of the Arabic Tutor will be uploaded in near future.. Its just about finished..

:ws:

[Muaz bin jabal]

:salam:

I have uploaded the following to the site. Please download and let me know if they work fine. Also please read the note from Maulana Ebrahim Saheb below..

Arabic Tutor 1,2,3
Treasures of Arabic Morphology

Treasures of Arabic morphology has been published by Zam zam Publishers of Pakistan. Unfortunately the quality of the print is poor and the publishers have retyped the contents pages with typing errors. If anyone is prepared to publish the book in a quality format, kindly contact the author at alinaam@alinaam.org.za. All comments and criticisms are welcome. Post your comments to the above email address.

:ws:
is Ilm ul Nahw going up?

[abuhajira]

:salam:

Yes InshAllah.. However since the translation was not done by our Madrassah, we are in pursuit of aquiring permission to upload it for free usage..

:ws:

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

Jazakallah khair for the uploads I cannot thank you enough. Plus its been made available for free! Subhanallah! I cant thank you enough! Your reward is with Allah.

I hope these books do get published by White Thread Press or Faqir Publications and the like so that these books gain acceptance amongst the masses.

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

Abu Hajirah, I love you for the sake of Allah.

[omar2006]

Conjugation of any Arabic verb
http://acon.baykal.be/

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

:jazak:

That is an amazing site.

[abuhajira]

:salam:

Wa Iyyakum kullukum..

The site of sarf is amazing, however I will suggest not to use it untill one has understood the Thulathi Mujarad wa Mazeed Fih, and ta'leelaat before hand. Otherwise.. check at those who use calculators.. they dont know maths :P

:ws:

[verdana]

An excellent introduction to classical (Quraniic) Arabic.

An Introduction to Koranic and Classical Arabic:
An Elementary Grammar of the Language by Wheeler M. Thackston. (http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Koranic-Classical-Arabic-Elementary/dp/0936347406/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8191535-1129628?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185480166&sr=8-1)

And this is an easy tutorial:
http://emuslim.com/Quran/Translation/English/app-b1.pdf
http://emuslim.com/Quran/Translation/English/app-b2.pdf

and here is the dictionary of Qur'an:

http://emuslim.com/Quran/Dictionary/English/set-1.pdf
http://emuslim.com/Quran/Dictionary/English/set-2.pdf
http://emuslim.com/Quran/Dictionary/English/set-3.pdf
http://emuslim.com/Quran/Dictionary/English/set-4.pdf
http://emuslim.com/Quran/Dictionary/English/set-5.pdf
http://emuslim.com/Quran/Dictionary/English/set-6.pdf
http://emuslim.com/Quran/Dictionary/English/set-7.pdf
http://emuslim.com/Quran/Dictionary/English/set-8.pdf

finally, here is a word-for-word translation:
http://www.emuslim.com/Quran/Translation_English.asp

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

Are there any good Arabic dictionary sites: Arabic -> English / English -> Arabic?

[godilali]

Do you know when the translation of Safwatul Masadir will be out?

anyone?

[abuhajira]

:salam:

nope :(.. it would be a great treasure though..

:ws:

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

I have recently got a copy of "From the Treasures of Arabic Morphology" the print and binding isn't too bad. All thats needed is that the fonts should be made darker/thicker.

EDIT:

It would be good if this book was indexed and possible accompanied with a Glossary at the back

[abuhajira]

:salam:

Kindly send the same comments on the email provided in the pdf format of the book so Maulana Ebrahim may receive them

Also, I have got the verbal permission of Tasheelun Nahw (English version if Ilmun Nahw) however I will start uploading it once I receive the written permission..

Wassalam o Alaikum

[Abdul Hayy]

:salam:

:jazak: for your efforts Maulana.

I got a few links to resources that may prove to be fruitful :insha:

Lanes Lexicon Online (http://www.studyquran.co.uk/PRLonline.htm)

Maktaba Waqfiyyah , Loads of pdf arabic books (http://www.waqfeya.com/)

Books specifically for Arabic Grammar (http://www.waqfeya.com/list.php?cat=18)

Google Translation tool (http://www.google.com/translate_t)

EDIT:

If you come across anything that might be useful, please post them here Allah will reward you for it.

[mekrob]

Palestinian textbooks -كتب للفسلطينيون (http://www.pcdc.edu.ps/textbooks/index.htm)

Another large collection of Arabic books (http://www.almeshkat.net/books/list.php?cat=16)

[Khamal]

Saudi school textbooks: http://www.es.gov.sa/lessons.aspx

[br_syed]

Asalamu 'alaykum,

I know it's not the most amazing way of doing it, but at the moment -- because of lack of teachers and difficulty with my timetable -- I don't have much of a choice.

So, any advice on where to start would be good: in terms of which books to read, what exactly to start with. I know nothing about arabic at the moment, although i can read it.

JazakumAllah khayr

Wasalam

PS: apologies if theres already a similar thread; if someone could direct me to it insha Allah...

Ussalamulaikum

A step in the right direction should never be belittled. Who knows it could be THE most amazing because of the strength of the intention behind the action. Learning arabic in a non-arabic country is difficult so be preapred to stick at it, keep at it, and continue!

Hope the following resource helps
Learning Arabic (http://www.kalamullah.com/learning-arabic.html)