Reference Books

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.

Urdu translation and commentary on Sharh Ibn Aqeel.

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.

Discusses subtle differences between Arabic words that appear to be synonyms like asraf and tabzeer; ahad and wahid; Iz, IZa, and izan; Itmam and Ikmal; ghar and kahaf etc. Listed alphabetically.

Classical Arabic language study by Ibn Hisham (708/1309 - 761-1360).

This classic collection of verb conjugation tables is in a beautiful two color printing. Provides Urdu translations of the verbs as well. Also contains modern Arabic words with Urdu translations.

Maulana Mushtaq Charthawali's Safwatul Masadir remains a highly regarded source for Arabic grammar students. It is now available in English translation. Consists of the different forms of Arabic verbs along with a listing of many examples of words that follow each of those patterns

Contains only the first two volumes of Sharah Ibn Aqeel. Stops at the end of Tamyeez before Hurooful Jarr. For the complete book by the same publisher, see this item. 

Classical Arabic language study by Ibn Hisham (708/1309 - 761-1360).

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.

This unique book could have been titled. "Use the Right Word in Arabic." It explains subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle differences between Arabic words that may be considered to by synonyms, through use of interesting examples collected through painstaking search of literature.

The best-known sharh of Kafiyah of Ibn Haajib. Beautiful two color printing. Contains the following sections: Marfoo'aat, Mansoobat, Majrooraat, and Tawabi'.

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

A beautiful work that expounds on the miraculous nature of the Qur'an and the various facets of its inimitability, especially dealing with its miraculous nature from the point of view of language: its lofty choice of words and expressions, its flow, rhythm, and the harmony between its words and letters, and so on. The author also expounds on the eloquence of the Prophet Muhammad Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, and how his style and speech -- while different from the Qur'an -- surpassed that of his contemporaries, despite him being unlettered -- a clear pointer to the fact that this too was divinely inspired. With an introduction by Muhammad Rasheed Rida.

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.

A unique dictionary of Arabic words that have two opposite meanings.

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.

The best-known sharh of Kafiyah of Ibn Haajib. Beautiful two color printing. 

Replaced by stock 2181.

Contains the complete poem and commentary.

The classical work of Allama Taftazani. Commentary on Talkhees al-Miftah. Includes a hashiyah by Sayyid Shareef al-Jurjani (d. 816 AH).