Arabic

Arabic (العَرَبِيَّة‎, al-ʻarabiyyah, or عَرَبِيّ‎) or is a Semitic language that first emerged in the 1st to 4th centuries CE. It is now the lingua franca of the Arab world. It is named after the Arabs, a term initially used to describe peoples living in the area bounded by Mesopotamia in the east and the Anti-Lebanon mountains in the west, in Northwestern Arabia and in the Sinai Peninsula.

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Arabic . Language . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

When doing Mutah do you have to say the agreement in Arabic or can it be in any other language?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 week ago

Mut’ah marriage is a type of marriage in Islam. Reciting the agreement of any marriage must be in Arabic either by both woman and man if they can recite in Arabic, or by others on their behalf.

‘Wassalam.

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Meaning . Arabic . Language . Qur'an

What is the difference of meaning between Quranic words ذوالقربیٰ and فی القربیٰ? Please give reference of meaning according to any authentic dictionary of the Arabic language.

ذو القربى are the relatives themselves, while في القربى means spending on the relatives and treating them.

Wassalam.

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Transliteration . Arabic . Qur'an . Menstruation

Can I read and touch the Quran in transliteration in English and Arabic while I am on my period?

Reading Quran and it's transliteration in English or any other language and Arabic during menstrual period is permissible as far as you don't read the four verses of obligatory Sajda ( in Suras Al-'Alaq, Al-Najm, Al-Sajda and Fussilat).

Touching the book is allowed but touching the text of Quranic words and its translation is not permissible not only during menstrual period but also for any one who is with out a valid Wudhu.

'Wassalam.

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Arabic . Qur'an . Tahrif

I understand that Arabic is complex and words with different diacritic points can change the reading. So is the text we read today the full and complete and only version of the Quran?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 4 months ago

There are several surviving recitations (qira'at) of the Qur'an with very minor differences (mostly related to pronunciation such as a vowel sound or dots). Most of them are unused.

The differences typically have little impact on the meaning, although may be considered in jurisprudence or tafsir.

This is not considered to be tahrif (alteration) of the Qur'an, especially since it is nearly inconsequential.

In Sunni hadith, the Qur'an is said to have been revealed in seven dialects (ahruf).

The Shi'i view is that there is only one original correct revelation and recitation, even if, in reality, there exist multiple qira'at.

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Arabic . Language . Meaning . Qur'an . Qur'anic Verse

Is it okay if I read the Quran in English instead of Arabic language since I don’t understand the meaning of its verses?

Yes, it is allowed and rewarding to read the meanings of the Quranic verses in any language which you understand.

Wassalam.

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Arabic . Language

Are there any good online resources to help learn the Arabic language?

There are many online learning Arabic courses. Some of them are free while others are paid. There are also Application for learning Arabic which be obtained from App Store and other sites. You can search and select a suitable course for you. I can not suggest a specific course for you because it depends on your level in Arabic language and in your time and task in learning Arabic.

Obviously, learning any language needs practicing, so, try to practice whatever little you learn so that you will be more able to learn more.

Wassalam.

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Arabic . Hadith . Ilm al-Rijal

Could you recommend websites where books of Hadeeth and Rijal are available in the Arabic language for extensive research?

Ahlul Bayt Library.
www.ablibrary.net

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Islam . Ramadan . Arabic . Conversion to Islam . Sawm (Fasting)

I am a convert to Islam and I wish to fast during Ramadan but I don’t know how to pray as I cannot speak Arabic. Will my fast count as I have read that if you don't pray then no good deeds are accepted?

Fasting during the whole month of Ramadan is obligatory on every Muslim even if they don't know how to perform Prayers properly. You must fast and pray as much as you know and must learn as much as you can.

You should take help from those Muslims who know how to pray or pray with congregation.

'Wassalam.

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Arabic . Qur'an . Transliteration

I have been reading Quran in English phonetic transliteration since a couple of years now. Is it okay to recite in this way and does it offer the same rewards as someone reading the Quran from the Arabic script?

It is ok to recite that way. After all, there have been many Muslims who can't read at all and still recite from memory.

Still there is a certain blessing that the actual Arabic script of the Qur'an is said to hold and it is narrated that looking at the Qur'an is a type of worship; my understanding is that this involves the actual Arabic letters. So it is good to learn to read the Arabic script if you can. There are a lot of self-study materials available today.

But if you can't, that is also ok too.

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Hawza . Najaf . Arabic

Are there English classes in the Hawza in Najaf? If not, what level of Arabic language understanding is needed to study there? And where can I find information on their courses?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

As far as there being an English speaking curriculum, or madarasa is concerned, in Najaf al-Ashraf, I do not think there is such an establishment.

However, I also do not recommend that if you were interested in joining the Hawzah, that you study only in English. It is imperative that a Hawzah student not only learns Arabic, but also masters it. Ultimately, you are going to be working not just with Arabic Hawzah texts, but also the Quran and hadith, and with deeper insight and stronger comprehension.

You will be able to pick up on the language quickly, and learn it like how all other non-Arabs have learnt it.

As for information, I have a FB page where I have put together some sources and material for Hawzah studies. Hopefully it will be of benefit:

https://www.facebook.com/Hawzah-Studies-Resource-Page-1424569624476422/

With prayers for your success.

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Arabic . Qur'an

When reading the Qur'an is there only reward when one reads it in Arabic?

Mateen Charbonneau, Sheikh Mateen Joshua Charbonneau achieved a certificate from Harvard University in Islamic Studies. He undertook Howza classes under esteemed scholars since 2013 and has been teaching at Imam Mahdi... Answered 2 years ago

There is also reward in reading the translation.

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Wife . Islam . Arabic . Japan

My wife and I live in Japan and she is a Japanese convert to Islam. We are expecting a baby to whom I was thinking of giving a Japanese name. Is that allowed or are Muslim only allowed Arabic names?

It is ok to give the baby a Japanese name.

Congratulations and best wishes with the birth!