Arabic Program
- Level 2
- Duration: 4 Years
Course Objective
- Understand and apply Arabic grammar and morphology at both foundational and advanced levels
- Read, translate, and analyze classical Arabic texts with accuracy
- Compose sentences, paragraphs, and essays in Arabic
- Engage with Qur’anic Arabic through grammatical analysis
- Appreciate Arabic literary style and rhetoric
- Read and comprehend Arabic texts fluently and independently
Overview
The Arabic Program is a four-year structured curriculum designed to develop proficiency in classical Arabic. Through a gradual study of grammar, morphology, literature, and rhetoric, students progress from foundational language skills to advanced reading, analysis, and composition. The program equips students to confidently engage with Qur’anic and classical Arabic texts.
Course Curriculum
YEAR 1
Course Objective
- To understand the rules of each word type and distinguish one form the other with ease.
- To comprehend the rules of trilateral root verbs and apply them in sentences effectively.
- To translate beginner level Arabic texts.
- To be able to compose sentences.
Course Books
- Applying Nahw by Sh. Abdullah Mullanee
- Applying Sarf by Sh. Abdullah Mullanee
- Qasas al-Nabiyeen by Ml. Abul Hasan al-Nadwi
YEAR 2
Course Objective
- To be able to understand the grammatical structure of each sentence.
- To fully comprehend and effectively apply the rules of tri-lateral augmented and quad-lateral verbs.
- To compose paragraphs.
Course Books
- Applying Nahw by Sh. Abdullah Mullanee
- Applying Sarf by Sh. Abdullah Mullanee
- Qasas al-Nabiyeen by Ml. Abul Hasan al-Nadwi
YEAR 3
Course Objective
- To understand the different forms of influence various words can have on other words.
- To understand advanced Arabic grammar through the Qur’an.
- To fully comprehend the rules of irregular verbs
- To have complete command of the deciphering and application of all verb types.
- To compose essays in Arabic.
Course Books
- Sharh Mi’ati ‘Amil by ‘Abdul al-Rahman al-Jami
- Ta’jil al-Nada by ‘Abdullah ibn Salih al-Fawzan
- Applying Sarf by Sh. Abdullah Mullanee
- Qasas al-Nabiyeen by Ml. Abul Hasan al-Nadwi
YEAR 4
Course Objective
- To understand the rare and intricate rules of Arabic grammar
- To understand ideal word choices when composing Arabic literature
- To be oriented with the rules of Arabic rhetoric
- To read and decipher Arabic texts with efficiency and ease .
Course Books
- Ta’jil al-Nada by ‘Abdullah ibn Salih al-Fawzan
- Qasas al-Nabiyeen by Ml. Abul Hasan al-Nadwi
- Durus al-Balaghah by Hafni Nasif, Muhammad Diyab, Sultan Muhammad and Mustafa Tamum
- Nafhat al-Arab by Ml. I’zaz Ali
