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Introducing Arabic Made Easy – A Fresh Take for Beginners on Islamicboard!
As-salaamu alaykum, dear brothers and sisters!
Arabic Made Easy - Beginners Guide to Learning the Arabic Language explains the Arabic language in an easy to learn manner that doesn’t overwhelm the learner. As someone who’s poured my heart into this 2nd edition (updated for 2024 with even clearer examples and fixes), I’m excited to share how it bridges that gap for non-Arabs and absolute beginners – especially those of us from English-speaking backgrounds diving into the beauty of the Quran and Sunnah.
What sets it apart? It starts right where you are: no prior knowledge assumed. The book kicks off with a straightforward Arabic Alphabet and Vowel Guide (pages 13–25), breaking down the 28 letters with simple phonetic descriptions (like comparing the throaty ح to a “cat hiss”) and practice charts. Vowels? They’re just short marks – fatha (a), kasra (i), damma (u) – explained without jargon, so you can sound out words like بَابٌ (baabun, “door”) from day one.
From there, it builds gently into nominal sentences (no “to be” verb needed! Just subject + predicate, like الرَّجُلُ طَوِيلٌ – “The man is tall”). Lessons are bite-sized: Lesson 1 introduces basics like “What is your name?” (مَا اسْمُكَ؟), with transliteration for the first 10 lessons to build confidence before switching to pure Arabic script. Repetition is the secret sauce – tricky grammar like possession (كِتَابُ أَحْمَدَ – “Ahmad’s book”) or present tense (أَقْرَأُ – “I read”) gets drilled through examples, exercises, and supplements on numbers, days of the week, and prepositions.
For non-Arabs, it’s designed with you in mind: English explanations throughout, common phrases for real-life use (e.g., “I am from Britain” – أَنَا مِنْ بَرِطَانْيَا), and self-tests every four lessons with answers – perfect for self-study without a teacher. No overwhelming charts or rote memorization; instead, tips like using an English-Arabic dictionary to create your own sentences. By Lesson 8, you’re tackling questions (“Did you go?” – هَلْ ذَهَبْتَ؟) and tenses, all while feeling the progress. At 311 pages, it’s comprehensive yet light – covering everything from plurals and hamza to passive voice, with a full verb list at the end.
This book grew from my own journey and early shares right here on Islamicboard (shoutout to Sister Insaanah for the numbers lesson help!), where folks called the preliminary “EZ Arabic” well-received for its simplicity. If you’ve ever felt lost with denser texts like Madinah Arabic, this is your gentle entry – motivating you to read Surah Al-Fatiha fluently or chat basics in no time. Insha’Allah, it makes the language of Jannah accessible and joyful!
Arabic Made Easy - Beginners Guide to Learning the Arabic Language is available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook.
Check it out at your local bookstore or Amazon website or click the links below.
In UK
In USA
I’d love to hear your thoughts – have you started Arabic before? What’s your biggest hurdle? Drop a reply, and let’s learn together! BarakAllahu feekum.
Wa alaykum as-salaam,
Kokab Rahman
(This post compiled with the help of Grok AI).
As-salaamu alaykum, dear brothers and sisters!
Arabic Made Easy - Beginners Guide to Learning the Arabic Language explains the Arabic language in an easy to learn manner that doesn’t overwhelm the learner. As someone who’s poured my heart into this 2nd edition (updated for 2024 with even clearer examples and fixes), I’m excited to share how it bridges that gap for non-Arabs and absolute beginners – especially those of us from English-speaking backgrounds diving into the beauty of the Quran and Sunnah.
What sets it apart? It starts right where you are: no prior knowledge assumed. The book kicks off with a straightforward Arabic Alphabet and Vowel Guide (pages 13–25), breaking down the 28 letters with simple phonetic descriptions (like comparing the throaty ح to a “cat hiss”) and practice charts. Vowels? They’re just short marks – fatha (a), kasra (i), damma (u) – explained without jargon, so you can sound out words like بَابٌ (baabun, “door”) from day one.
From there, it builds gently into nominal sentences (no “to be” verb needed! Just subject + predicate, like الرَّجُلُ طَوِيلٌ – “The man is tall”). Lessons are bite-sized: Lesson 1 introduces basics like “What is your name?” (مَا اسْمُكَ؟), with transliteration for the first 10 lessons to build confidence before switching to pure Arabic script. Repetition is the secret sauce – tricky grammar like possession (كِتَابُ أَحْمَدَ – “Ahmad’s book”) or present tense (أَقْرَأُ – “I read”) gets drilled through examples, exercises, and supplements on numbers, days of the week, and prepositions.
For non-Arabs, it’s designed with you in mind: English explanations throughout, common phrases for real-life use (e.g., “I am from Britain” – أَنَا مِنْ بَرِطَانْيَا), and self-tests every four lessons with answers – perfect for self-study without a teacher. No overwhelming charts or rote memorization; instead, tips like using an English-Arabic dictionary to create your own sentences. By Lesson 8, you’re tackling questions (“Did you go?” – هَلْ ذَهَبْتَ؟) and tenses, all while feeling the progress. At 311 pages, it’s comprehensive yet light – covering everything from plurals and hamza to passive voice, with a full verb list at the end.
This book grew from my own journey and early shares right here on Islamicboard (shoutout to Sister Insaanah for the numbers lesson help!), where folks called the preliminary “EZ Arabic” well-received for its simplicity. If you’ve ever felt lost with denser texts like Madinah Arabic, this is your gentle entry – motivating you to read Surah Al-Fatiha fluently or chat basics in no time. Insha’Allah, it makes the language of Jannah accessible and joyful!
Arabic Made Easy - Beginners Guide to Learning the Arabic Language is available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook.
Check it out at your local bookstore or Amazon website or click the links below.
In UK
Arabic Made Easy: Beginners’ Guide to Learning the Arabic Language (Skills Development Series) eBook : Rahman, Kokab: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Arabic Made Easy: Beginners’ Guide to Learning the Arabic Language (Skills Development Series) eBook : Rahman, Kokab: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
In USA
I’d love to hear your thoughts – have you started Arabic before? What’s your biggest hurdle? Drop a reply, and let’s learn together! BarakAllahu feekum.
Wa alaykum as-salaam,
Kokab Rahman
(This post compiled with the help of Grok AI).