Learning Arabic / Urdu

The comprehensive classical Arabic dictionary 'Lisan al-Arab', 'The Arab Tongue', completed in 1290 C, by the Arabic lexicographer Ibn Manzur (1233-1312 C). (The picture is old. It is the 2014 edition now).

This well-known lexicon contains all the classical Arabic words, their derivatives, and their usages. Includes grammatical and critical comments and examples in prose and verse.

A compilation of Arabic proverbs with explanations and anecdotes where applicable. Thoroughly referenced.

A comprehensive reference grammar of literary Arabic as it is written today. Discusses all the morphological and syntactical aspects of the language, beginning with basic elements such as the alphabet, the vowel signs, nouns, adjectives and adverbs, and proceeding to more complex structures such as conditional sentences, relative clauses, adverbials, and so on. Contains about 12000 examples. Compiled by Ron Buckley of the University of Manchester.

A popular book for learning Arabic. This is a high quality book printed in Pakistan with authorization from the original publisher in Saudi Arabia.

Watch the video abou the conference that resulted in thsi book: https://youtu.be/uWQkt9jW2YI?list=PL1ri262Fg97k-68C9_XKOQTMfeg-TMax6

This is the complete set. The textbooks are hardcover while the answer keys are paper back.

Collection of classic stories from Arabic literature.

Learning the language of the Quran made easy. This book teaches Arabic grammer by using examples from the Qur'an. Explanations are in Urdu. Prepared by teachers of Madrasa Ayesha Siddiqah in Karachi, a madrasa known for its extremely high level of Arabic instruction. Beautiful two-color printing. Excellent production quality that will make them as a very valuable gift as well. Includes volumes 1 and 2 with separate answer keys.

This Arabic-Urdu dictionary contains all the words that have appeared in all Haidth collections from both Sunni and Shia sources. Entries vary in length from a few words to several paragraphs or even pages. Produced towards the end of his life, this book reflects the encyclopedic knowledge of its great author. It is an indispensible tool for students of Arabic language and Hadith. New edited and computer composed edition.

By Ibn Hisham al-Ansar (d. 761 AH). Edited by Fakhruddin Qubawa. . Entire book in one volume.

A compilation of Arabic proverbs with explanations and anecdotes where applicable. Thoroughly referenced.

Watch the vieo about the seminar on this book. https://youtu.be/aazKTeHZwuk

Published by Arab Scientific Publishers, Beirut.

The author has painstakingly collected examples of errors in Arabic language usage in books, magazines, newspapers, and on radio and television today. He explains the error and shows correct usage. Draws on Qur'an, Hadith, ancient Arabic poetry, dictionaries, and works of other linguists.

From the publisher: "This dictionary puts at the disposal of the reader, a bliningual document conceived in Arabic, then translated into English with the purpose of familiarizing the English language reader with the Arabic thought that inspired the rules of Arabic grammar." Facing Arabic and English pages. Compiled by Antoine El-Dahdah.

Excellent work of Arabic Grammar: Miftah al-I'rab is a beautiful book large format (A4), full color, explaining al-I'rab through schema, tables, simple definitions and examples. And part of the Qawaa'id al-Imlaae

A popular book for learning Arabic. This is a budget edition, with low quality printing

Most comprehensive work on words and their antonyms in Arabic. Rich in illustrations from the Qur'an, prose, and poetic literature. Includes eight appendices on antonyms in the classical references. Compiled by Aida Dakarmanji.

Originally devised and taught at Madinah Islamic University, it is a comprehensive and popular course for the teaching of Qur'anic and Traditional Arabic catering to the non-Arabic speaking students from all over the world. Key book included.

By Ibn Hisham al-Ansar (d. 761 AH). Edited by Muhammad Muhyi al-Din Abd al-Hameed.

A popular book for learning Arabic.

By Ibn Hisham al-Ansar (d. 761 AH). Edited by Muhammad Muhyi al-Din Abd al-Hameed. Entire book in one volume.

A new edition based on manuscripts not previously used as well as on other sources, with notes and comments. A collection of poetry of the famous Sahabi and poet, Hassan ibn Thabit. Includes explanations of difficult words. Research and comments by Dr. Walid Arafat. Volume 1 consists of the poems with references and the variations found in the different sources. Volume 2 consists of commentary on the poems including explanations of meanings and the context for the ash'aar whenever available. An impressive effort has gone into the compilation of this work.

By Ibn Hisham al-Ansar (d. 761 AH). Edited by Muhammad Muhyi al-Din Abd al-Hameed.

Treats the Arabic grammar through a group of words and expressions listed alphabetically.

Dr Wright's translation of Caspari's Arabic Grammar first appeared in 1859. Since that time it has been thoroughly revised and enlarged, and has become the standard authority. Volume I contains sections on orthography and pronunciation, on the verb, the noun and adjective, on numerals, prepositions, adverbs and conjunctions. Volume II deals with syntax and prosody.

Teaches Urdu through short lessons on a variety of subjects. Key words introduced in each lesson are lsited separately. Important words have diacritical marks (zabar, zer, pesh) to aid in correct pronounciation. Comprehension exercises follow each lesson. Contents are aimed at reinforcing Islamic values.

Classical commentary by al-Fakihii (d. 972 AH) on Ibn Hisham's (d. 726 AH) "Qatr al-Nada wa Ball al-Sada".

A classical collection of Qur'anic verses, ahadith, sayings of wise people, poetry, proverbs, stories and tales, etc on a very wide variety of topics. Written in the 9th century AH by Bahauddin Abu l-Fath Muhammad ibn Ahm65ad ibn Mansur al-Abhishi (d. 854 AH), he collected this anthology from several sources such as Rabee al-Abrar by al-Zamakhshari, al-Iqd al-Fareed by Ibn Abd Rabbihi, Siraj al-Mulook by al-Toorbishti, Hayat al-Hayawaan by al-Dameeri, and so on.

Research by Dr. Muhammad Nabeel Tareefi.