Objective of Arabic Grammar
Understand and apply
- Understand and apply the fundamental rules of Arabic grammar.
Identify
- Identify and use nouns (اسم) with correct gender, number, definiteness, and case endings (I’rab).
Conjugate
- Conjugate verbs (فعل) accurately in past, present, and imperative forms.
Construct
- Construct meaningful sentences using particles (حروف), pronouns (ضمیر), and noun compounds (مرکب).
Read
- Read and write coherent paragraphs in MSA
Engage
- Engage in basic conversations using grammatically correct Arabic.
Course Modules of Arabic Grammar
Unit 1: Nouns (Ism)
Gender:
Masculine (Mudhakkar) vs. feminine (Mu’annath).
Number:
Singular, dual, and plural forms
Definiteness:
Definite (Ma’rifah) vs. indefinite (Nakirah)
Case Endings (I’rab):
Nominative (Rafa’), accusative (Nasb), genitive (Jarr).
Noun Compounds (Murakkab):
Idafa , Demonstrative , Prepositional Incomplete
Unit 2: Verbs (Fi’l)
Tenses :
Past (Maaḍi), present (Muḍaari’), imperative (Amr).
Conjugations:
Subject agreements (I, you, he/she, etc.).
Verb Forms: Derived nouns (Masdar) and verb patterns (Awzan).
Unit 3: Particles (Huroof)
Prepositions:
Min, Ilā, Fī.
Conjunctions :
Wa, Fa, Thumma
Interrogatives :
Hal, Ma.
Unit 4: Practical Application
Reading Practice:
Short texts, Quranic verses (simplified), and news excerpts.
Writing Exercises:
Constructing sentences and paragraphs.
Conversation Drills:
Role-playing everyday scenarios (e.g., greetings,
shopping).
Outcomes of Course
- Grammar Mastery: Ability to parse and construct Arabic sentences accurately.
- Reading & Writing: Improved comprehension and composition skills in MSA.
- Conversational Confidence: Ability to communicate in everyday contexts.
- Cultural Appreciation: Deeper understanding of Arabic’s role in Islamic texts and heritage.
