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- Paperback: ISBN 978-1-916524-98-9: Essential Qur'anic Arabic Phrases
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Essential Qur'anic Arabic Phrases is a practical and inspiring reference guide featuring hundreds of important Arabic expressions drawn from the Qur'an, Prophetic traditions, supplications, and everyday Muslim life. Thoughtfully organised and beautifully presented, it serves as both a language-learning resource and a spiritual companion for anyone seeking to strengthen their connection with the language of the Qur'an.
Designed for students, teachers, parents, and lifelong learners, this volume introduces readers to the phrases and expressions they are most likely to encounter in daily worship, Islamic gatherings, religious talks, Friday sermons, and conversations with fellow Muslims. By learning one phrase at a time, readers can gradually build familiarity with Qur'anic Arabic, improve comprehension, and gain greater confidence in understanding and using meaningful Islamic expressions in context.
Each entry presents a carefully selected Arabic phrase in clear Arabic script, accompanied by a phonetic transliteration, an accurate English translation, and a concise explanation of its meaning and usage. Where appropriate, entries are supported by relevant Qur'anic verses, Prophetic Hadith, or authentic examples from Islamic tradition, helping readers appreciate both the linguistic richness and spiritual significance of each expression.
Whether used for personal study, teaching, daʿwah activities, mosque classes, or family learning, Essential Qur'anic Arabic Phrases offers an accessible gateway to understanding the words and expressions that have inspired and guided Muslims for centuries. It is an invaluable companion for anyone wishing to enrich their vocabulary, deepen their faith, and engage more meaningfully with the language of the Qur'an.
The book is easily searchable through thematic categories, covering:
1 Everyday Faith in Allah 1.1 Beginning with Allah
1.2 Declaring Allah's Oneness
1.3 Glorifying Allah
1.4 Trust & Reliance Upon Allah Tawakkul
1.5 Devoting Actions Purely to Allah's Pleasure
1.6 Submitting to Allah's Decree & Will
1.7 Submitting to Allah's Divine Knowledge
1.8 Making Oaths by Allah
2 Everyday Remembrance of Allah 2.1 Calling Upon Allah
2.2 Praising & Thanking Allah
2.3 Seeking Allah's Help
2.4 Seeking Allah's Forgiveness & Repentance
2.5 Seeking Allah's Protection & Refuge
2.6 Seeking Allah's Acceptance& Etiquette of Responding to Supplications
3 Everyday Communication & Etiquette of Speech 3.1 Everyday Greetings & Salutations
3.2 Seeking & Offering Allah's Blessings
3.3 Offering Well-Wishing
3.4 Everyday Commands & Reminders
3.5 Everyday Phrases from the Mosque Experience
3.6 Essential Phrases from the Friday Khutbah
3.7 Condolences & Compassionate Speech
4 Everyday Honourifics, Titles & Reverence in Speech4.1 Honourifics for Allah
4.2 "Honourifics & Ṣalawāt (Prayers) on the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ "
4.3 Honourifics for Prophets, Messengers & Angels
4.4 Honourifics for Ṣaḥābah (Companions)
4.5 Honourifics for the Righteous (Living & Deceased)
5 Islamic Symbols & Abbreviations 5.1 Islamic Abbreviations (English) 5.2 Arabic Honorific Symbols & Ligatures
