Kitaab Academy — Qur'anic Arabic Series

Level 1: Introduction to Arabic Grammar

Begin your journey by learning the fundamentals of Arabic grammar
Fall 2024 Dates: October 12 to December 19
Prerequisites
Course Objectives
Course Guidelines
Absences
Course Materials
Reading ability: Ability to fluently read Qur'an (Will be tested in a pre-class interview)
  • Understanding the three essential parts of Arabic speech: nouns, verbs, and particles
  • Memorizing pronouns and verb conjugations
  • Recognizing 5 categories of Isms
  • Being able to utilize, recognize, and identify verbs with strong root letters
  • Understanding the 6 primary grammatical roles and their corresponding states
  • Word-for-word analysis of Surah Al-Fatihah
  • Each class will be 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis.
  • The total time required for assignments will be a maximum of two hours 
  • Canvas will be used for submissions and grades.
A maximum of three absences are allowed during this course.
Level 1 Kitaab Academy Textbook (Will be provided to students)

Instructors

Safeeullah Saifuddin

Arabic Instructor
  • Grew up in Stockton, California
  • Memorized the Qur'an
  • Studied Islamic Sciences for 4 years
  • Took a gap year to further study in Amman, Jordan
  • Earned a Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering from UC Irvine
  • Currently works as a Software Engineer

Muhammad Faheem

Arabic Instructor
  • Grew up in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Memorized the Qur’an
  • Studied Arabic at Kitaab Academy
  • Completed a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech
  • Worked as a technology consultant
  • Former sub-regional coordinator of YM Atlanta
  • Full-time student at Darul Qasim College
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