Level 2: Qur’anic Arabic for Non-Native Speakers

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Level 2: Qur’anic Arabic for Non-Native Speakers

Register now for Level 2 of “Qur’anic Arabic for Non-Native Speakers”, a program designed to develop non-native speakers’ ability to read, understand, and analyze the language of t..

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Sep 06 - Oct 13

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun, Tue

280 QAR

12 Session/s

About this Program

Register now for Level 2 of “Qur’anic Arabic for Non-Native Speakers”, a program designed to develop non-native speakers’ ability to read, understand, and analyze the language of the Qur’an while reducing their reliance on translation.

The program takes an applied approach, introducing Arabic vocabulary and grammar through examples drawn exclusively from the Qur’an.

This is achieved through:
1. Practical sessions in which participants discuss, analyze, and understand Qur’anic verses, exploring both the functions of different grammatical structures and their meanings in context.
2. An introduction to the literal and metaphorical meanings of Qur’anic vocabulary and how these meanings vary across different Surahs.
3. Training in the use of online resources that support accurate pronunciation and a clearer understanding of the Qur’an.

- The present tense verb, its conjugation, and the Five Verbs.

- Negation of the present tense, including the subjunctive and jussive moods, and how different particles affect time, meaning, and the interpretation of Qur’anic verses.

- The imperative form, its formation, and its functions in different Qur’anic contexts.

- Demonstrative pronouns in the singular, dual, and plural, and their relationship to number and gender.

- Intensive forms in Arabic and their meanings, particularly when used in reference to Allah (SWT).

- Interrogative words and their literal and metaphorical meanings in the Qur’an.

Completion of Level 1 of the program, or prior knowledge of:

- Arabic letters and vowels

- The Arabic definite article

- Nouns and verbs

- Arabic pronouns

- Singular and plural forms

- Masculine and feminine forms

- The past tense

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

- Build on previously learned grammar by applying more complex structures that support a deeper understanding of Qur’anic verses and reduce reliance on literal translation.

- Expand their Qur’anic vocabulary by identifying word roots, derivatives, and patterns, and connecting them to meaning.

- Recognize how word order contributes to meaning in Qur’anic Arabic. - Apply their learning through guided analysis and comprehension of selected Qur’anic verses during the final week.

Meet our Instructor

Dr. Heba Hammouda

Dr. Heba Hammouda is an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and Translation. She has more than twenty years of teaching experience in the Middl e East and the USA where she has taught Arabic as a Foreign Language and English as a Second Language as well as specialized courses of Linguistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prior to joining Al Mujadilah Center, Dr. Hammouda has worked for HBKU College of Islamic Studies since 2020 as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Arabic Language and Culture. She also taught at Alexandria University in Egypt, Beirut Arab University, and different language institutes in the USA. Moreover, she is a professional translator and interpreter who has worked for a number of international organizations. Dr. Hammouda is especially interested in contrastive linguistic research and error analysis of L2 students.