In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
“Verily we have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’ân in order that you may understand”
[Soorah Yusuf: 2]
“And thus We have inspired unto you (O Muhammad) an Arabic Qur’ân that
you may warn the mother of the towns (Makkah) and all around it”
[Soorah ash-Shura: 7]
“And truly this (the Qur’ân) is a revelation from the Lord of the
'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists), which the trustworthy Ruh
(Jibreel) has brought down upon your heart (O Muhammad) that you may be
(one) of the warners, in the plain Arabic language”
[Soorah ash-Shura: 192-195]
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Arabic For Dummies
Arabic For Dummies presents the language in the classic, laid-back For
Dummies style. Taking a relaxed approach to this difficult language,
it’s packed with practice dialogues and communication tips that will
have you talking the talk in no time. You’ll get the scoop on: * The
Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, basic grammar, and the rules of
transliteration * The history of the language and information on
classical Arabic and its dialects * How to make small talk and make
yourself understood when dining, shopping, or traveling around town *
How to communicate on the phone and in business conversations * Handy
words and phrases for dealing with money, directions, hotels,
transportation, and emergencies * Arabic culture and etiquette,
including ten things you should never do in Arabic countries The book
also includes an Arabic-English dictionary, verb tables, and an audio CD
with dialogues from the book to help you perfect your pronunciation.
Written by a native Arabic speaker who helped start a year-round Arabic
department at Middlebury College, Arabic For Dummies is just what you
need to start making yourself understood in Arabic.
Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:26 pm