Learn Arabic with Ali Yousry

  Languages and Countries in Arabic Where are you from? male female مِن أَينَ أَنتَ؟ min ‘ayna ‘anta مِن أَينَ أَنتِ؟ min ‘ayna ‘anti What language do you speak?   أَيَّ لُغةٍ تَتَكَلَّم؟ ‘aya lughaten tatakalam Listen and read Professor: Welcome to the institute. الأُستاذ: أهلاً بكُم في المَعهَد. Al’ustaz: ‘ahlan bikum fi alm’ahd I am Ali, the teacher of the Arabic language. أَنا علي مُعَلِّمُ اللُّغةِ العَرَبِيّة. Ana ali mu’alimu allughati al’arabia Students: Welcome, professor. الطُّلّاب: أهلاً بِكَ يا أُستاذ. altulaab: ‘ahlan bika ya ‘ustaz Brian: I am Brian from America. براين: أَنا براين مِن أَمريكا.  Brian: ana brian min amrika I speak English, French and a little bit of Arabic أَتَكَلَّمُ اللُّغةَ الإِنكِليزيّةَ، وَالفَرَنسيّةَ، وَقَليلاً مِنَ العَرَبيّة. ‘atakalamu allughata aliankiliziata, walfaransiata, waqalilan min al’arabia Zarina: I am Zarina from Britain. زرينا: أَنا زرينا مِن بريطانيا. Zarina: ana zarina min britania I speak English, Persian and Indian أتكلمُ اللغةَ ا

Prominent Poets of the Umayyad Era The Umayyad era was marked by the emergence of several prominent poets who left a lasting impact on Arabic literature. Among the most notable poets were: 1. Hassan ibn Thabit:  He was an experienced poet who lived during both the pre-Islamic and Islamic eras. He became famous for his poetry praising the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and defending his message. 2. Al-Farazdaq:  He was a grandiose poet who lived during the Umayyad period. He gained fame for his poetry in praise and eulogy. 3. Al-Akhtal:  Another grandiose poet of the Umayyad era, he was known for his poetry in praise and eulogy. 4. Abu Nuwas:  A prominent poet, Abu Nuwas lived during the Umayyad era and was renowned for his poetry in the genres of romance, description, and satire. His poetry was marked by boldness, which garnered both admiration and criticism. 5. Ibn al-Rumi:  A significant poet of the Umayyad era, he excelled in poetry dedicated to praise, eulogy, and wisdom. His

Sibawayh: The Leading Grammarian and Founder of Arabic Grammar Early Life and Education Sibawayh, whose full name is Abu Bishr Amr ibn Uthman ibn Qanbar, is one of the greatest scholars of the Arabic language, known for his work "Kitab Sibawayh," which is the first book on Arabic grammar and is considered one of the most important works in this field. Birth and Background He was born in the village of al-Bayḍāʾ in Persia, in the middle of the 2nd century Hijri (8th century CE), and grew up in a Persian family. Later, he traveled to Basra, where he received his education from some of the greatest Arabic language scholars of his time, including Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi, Ali ibn Hamzah al-Mazini, and Abu Amr ibn al-Ala. Prominence in Basra Sibawayh stood out for his intelligence and brilliance, quickly becoming one of the most renowned grammarians in Basra. He began teaching grammar to his students, attracting scholars from across the Islamic world who came to learn Arabi

Taha Hussein: Dean of Arabic Literature Early Life and Education Taha Hussein is an Egyptian writer born in the village of Kilo, Minya Governorate, in 1889, and he passed away in Cairo in 1973. He is considered one of the prominent figures in the modern Arabic literary movement, known for his critical and literary studies, as well as his autobiography "The Days." Taha Hussein grew up in a poor family, with his father working as a minor employee in a sugar company. He displayed a scholarly talent from a young age, memorizing the Quran and studying religious, linguistic, and literary sciences. Later, he joined Al-Azhar University, where he studied religion and Arabic literature. Challenges and Scholarship At the age of four, Taha Hussein contracted ophthalmia, leading to the loss of his eyesight. Nevertheless, he continued his education, graduating from Al-Azhar in 1908. He later earned his doctorate from the University of Sorbonne in Paris in 1915. Academic Career Upon returni

Ibn Arabi: The Philosopher of Sufism and the Unity of Existence Introduction Ibn Arabi, full name Muḥyi al-Dīn Muḥammad ibn ʿAlī ibn Muḥammad ibn ʿArabī al-Ṭāʾī al-Ḥātimī al-Andalusī, is one of the greatest philosophers of Sufism and the concept of the Unity of Existence. He is often referred to as " Al-Sheikh Al-Akbar ." Early Life and Background Born in Murcia, Andalusia, on the seventeenth day of Ramadan (or the twenty-sixth day of Tammuz) in the year 1165 CE, Ibn Arabi grew up in a prestigious family deeply rooted in scholarship, piety, and Sufism. Education and Travels Ibn Arabi received exceptional education in Arabic and other sciences, studying under the greatest scholars of Andalusia in his era. He later traveled to various Arab countries, where he met with many scholars and literary figures and learned from them. Key Works Ibn Arabi authored numerous books on Sufism and philosophy, among the most famous are: " Al-Futuhat al-Makkiyah " (The Meccan Revelatio

Ibn Rushd: The Philosopher of Islam and Rationalism Introduction Ibn Rushd, also known as Abu al-Walid Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Rushd al-Qurtubi, is one of the greatest philosophers of Islam and a pioneer of rationalism in Islamic civilization. Early Life and Background Born in Cordoba in the year 520 AH (1126 CE), Ibn Rushd grew up in a prestigious family; his father served as a judge in Cordoba. From a young age, Ibn Rushd displayed a scholarly aptitude, memorizing the Quran and studying religious, linguistic, and philosophical sciences. Education and Travels Ibn Rushd later traveled to various Arab countries, where he met many scholars and literary figures and learned from them. Key Works Ibn Rushd authored numerous books on philosophy, jurisprudence, and medicine. Among his most famous works are: " Tahafut al-Falasifah " (The Incoherence of the Philosophers): This critical book delves into Greek philosophy, where Ibn Rushd discusses the ideas of Greek philosoph

Abu Nuwas: The Provocative Poet of the Abbasid Era Introduction Abu Nuwas, whose full name is Al-Hasan ibn Hani ibn Abd al-Awwal ibn al-Sabbah al-Hakami al-Muzhaji, was a prominent poet from the era of the Abbasid Caliphate. Early Life and Background Born in Ahwaz in the year 145 AH (762 CE), Abu Nuwas grew up in a well-off social environment. His father was a notable figure in Ahwaz. Early Poetry Abu Nuwas began composing poetry at a young age, and his poetry was characterized by boldness and provocation, often stirring controversy and angering many. Themes in His Poetry Abu Nuwas' poetry was known for its boldness and provocation, covering various controversial subjects, including: Wine Love Descriptions Satire Poetry on Wine Abu Nuwas was a prominent poet of wine, and his wine-related poems were renowned for their sincerity and beauty. Some famous examples include: A poem describing the beauty of wine and its effect on humans. A poem describing his feelings while drinking wine.