Who are the Arabs?
The Arabs are one of the Semitic peoples, attributed to Sam bin Noah, and they are the nations mentioned in the Torah as his descendants, and their languages are called Semitic languages
Examples of Semitic languages: Arabic, Hebrew, Syriac, Abyssinian, and Aramaic. And others
The divisions of Arabs are three:
1) Paleo-Arabs, 2) Arabic Arabs, 3) Arabised Arabs
Paleo-Arabs: They refer to tribes that have perished
Example:
Aad: Their dwelling place was Ahkaf
Thamud: Their dwelling place is the stone
Ummim: In the desert of Ubar between Amman and the Ahqaf.
Arabian Arabs: They are the Arabs of Yemen, they attribute them to Yarub bin Qahtan, who is mentioned in the Torah as (Yarah bin Yaqtan) bin Aber bin Arfakhshad bin Sam bin Noah
Example: Qahtanian, Sabaean, Himyarite, Kahlani, Yemenite, and Kalbian.
Arabic Arabs: The children of Ishmael, peace be upon him, because he was a Hebrew, so he became Arabised after he came into contact with the second Jurhum of the children of Qahtan and intermarried with them.
Example:
Ismaili, Adnaniya, Maadaniya, Mududiya and Qaysiya.
Mudir is the seventeenth ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.
How can you learn Arabic?
– Listening: Listen to audio recordings, watch films and TV programmes in Arabic.
– Speaking: Try to speak Arabic as much as possible, even if you make mistakes. Don’t be afraid to express yourself.
– Reading: Read books, newspapers, and articles in Arabic. Start with simple and interesting material, then move on to more
– Writing: Practice writing letters, words and sentences in Arabic. You can start by writing simple letters or diaries.
I’m adding to that:
– Be patient: Learning Arabic takes time and effort. Don’t give up if you don’t see immediate results.
– Practice the language regularly: Try to set aside time every day to practice Arabic. Even 15-30 minutes a day can make a big difference.
– Make learning fun: Find fun ways to learn Arabic, such as listening to Arabic music, watching films, or reading stories.
Bonus tips:
– Use Arabic in your daily life: Try to think in Arabic, use it in your daily conversations, and take notes.
– Don’t be afraid to make mistakes: Mistakes are a natural part of the learning process. Learn from your mistakes and try to correct them.
– Reward yourself for your progress: Celebrate your small and big achievements. This will boost your motivation and encourage you to keep going.
How long does it take to learn Arabic?
– Linguistic background: If you speak a language close to Arabic, such as Hebrew or Persian, learning Arabic may be easier for you.
– Time and effort: The more time and effort you devote to learning Arabic, the faster your progress will be.
– Method of learning: Choosing the right way to learn Arabic plays an important role in determining the length of time. Some people learn better through courses, while others learn better through apps and websites.
– The purpose of learning: If you want to learn Arabic for simple purposes, such as daily communication, you may need less time than if you want to learn it for academic or professional purposes.
What obstacles can a person who wants to learn Arabic face?
– Difficulty: Grammar: Arabic grammar is one of the most complex in the world, as it includes many exceptions and subtleties. You may find it difficult to understand grammar, morphology and other rules, but with practice and dedication, you can overcome this obstacle.
– Pronunciation: Arabic has many sounds that may not exist in your native language, such as guttural letters and stress on some letters. You may need some time and practice to learn how to pronounce these sounds correctly.
– Writing: Arabic writing is right-to-left, and you may find it difficult at first to get used to this orientation. In addition, the Arabic language contains many letters that are similar in shape, and you may need to concentrate hard to recognise them.
– Vocabulary: Arabic has many vocabulary words that may be unfamiliar to you, and you may need to memorise a lot of new words. However, you can take advantage of the many resources available to learn vocabulary, such as books, websites, and apps.
– Dialects: There are many different dialects in Arabic, and you may find it difficult to understand some of them. However, you can focus on learning Classical Arabic first, and then move on to other dialects later.
– Practice: You need constant practice to listen, speak, read, and write in Arabic, and you may find it difficult to find opportunities to practice. You can join conversation groups or find native Arabic speakers to talk to.
If I don’t meet him, I meet him
and my limbs are connected to his vision, even if he is far from my residence.
If only he knew that I don’t remember him and how can I remember him if I don’t forget him.
He who imagines that I don’t remember him and God knows that I don’t forget him.
If he is absent from me, the soul is his dwelling place
Who dwells in the soul, how can the heart forget him?
