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Nahw

First Steps to Understanding Arabic

A novel and comprehensive introduction to Arabic, in English. Presented in an easy to understand and concise format to make acquiring Arabic straightforward.

Rules are simplified and explained clearly with illustrated examples and ample exercises to consolidate understanding.

Paperback

604 Pages

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

First Steps to Understanding Arabic Abridged

An abridged version of First Steps to Understanding Arabic, using the same successful style and layout as the full original textbook but without exercises.

Consists of core concepts only for a quick overview of the Arabic language.

Paperback

176 Pages

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First Steps to Understanding Nahw

Written specifically for English speakers in an easy-to-understand style, First Steps to Understanding Nahw is a simplified, brief introduction to the Arabic Language with a fresh approach.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

الصغری في النحو

A brief Arabic introduction to the basic concepts of Nahw, based on the Awamil of al-Jurjani and al-Birkwi, and others.

Structured with clear headings and the use of colour for ease of navigation. Self-explanatory tables at the end of the book to make key concepts accessible.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

الوسطی في النحو

An expansion of الصغری في النحو which covers further details of Nahw. An intermediate-level text, formulated as a synthesis of well-renowned classical Nahw texts as explained in our introductory video to the series here.

Structured in parallel with the user-friendly style of الصغری with additional footnotes detailing the irab of all the examples.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

الصغری والوسطی في النحو

الصغری في النحو and الوسطی في النحو printed together.

Sarf / Tasreef

First Steps to Understanding Sarf

Conjugations of each type of verb with diacritics.

Colour coded tables to help identify patterns and irregularities.

Ample exercises to solidify understanding and develop accuracy in translating.

Quranic verbs for additional practice.

Simple and concise explanations on constructing irregular verbs.

Paperback

352 Pages

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الصغری في التصريف

A brief Arabic introduction to the basic concepts of Sarf, based on Tasreef al-Izzi, al-Miftah of al-Jurjani, and others.

Structured with clear headings and the use of colour for ease of navigation. Self-explanatory tables at the end of the book to make key concepts accessible.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

الوسطی في التصريف

An expansion of الصغری في التصريف which covers further details of Sarf. An intermediate-level text, formulated as a synthesis of well-renowned classical Sarf texts.

Structured in parallel with the user-friendly style of الصغری في التصريف with additional footnotes.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

Literature

المنتخبات

A collection of Arab proverbs and stories along with sayings of the Salaf and accounts of their lives.

The study of Nahw and Sarf is implemented in the translation and analysis of this text. Organised with incrementing levels of difficulty and length to progress as proficiency develops.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

Balagah

First Steps to Understanding Balagah

Fundamental in understanding the Quran, First Steps to Understanding Balagah is a basic introduction to the subject, providing a brief overview of essential concepts.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

دروس البلاغة

Footnotes on the commonly used دروس البلاغة with examples from the Quran and Hadith.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

Logic

First Steps to Understanding Logic

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

Urdu

First Steps to Reading Urdu

Designed with a focus on reading only, First Steps to Reading Urdu is an entry-level text. Rules are taught with lessons, exercises and English examples to relate pronunciation to English words.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

First Steps to Understanding Urdu

Suitable for non-native speakers, even those without Urdu or its sister languages. A new, user-friendly textbook teaching grammar rules and vocabulary, reinforced using exercises.

The full PDF along with other resources for this book are available here.

Upcoming Works (Insha'Allah)

الكبری النحو

A detailed Arabic textbook and expansion on الصغری and الوسطی which discusses the rules of Nahw. A blend of all the concepts studied in books such as:

هداية النحو

قطر الندی

نكتة الإعراب

قواعد الإعراب

and others.

Presented in the same accessible style as الصغری and الوسطی with a unique focus on Quranic examples to reinforce learning

View sample pages here.