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Types of object Posted by aziza on Jun 26, 2015
In Arabic the object (المفعول) is always accusative (منصوب). There are different types of objects. In this post, I mention some types of objects in Arabic grammar and give examples of them. المفعول به This is the object of the verb, i.e. the person or thing affected by the action, e.g. أكل الرجل طعامَه. قرأ…
Welcoming Ramadan Posted by aziza on Jun 23, 2015
Ramadan is the most special month for Muslims. It has its special customs, routines and even foods. In this post, I present some of the customs associated with the holy month in different countries around the world. To begin with, all peoples welcome Ramadan with happiness and joy. Ramadan is regarded as the month of…
Ramadan Lantern Posted by aziza on Jun 22, 2015
Ramadan has its special customs and habits. One of the most interesting ones is Ramadan Lantern (فانوس رمضان). It is a lantern that people, especially children, use ONLY during the month of Ramadan. Most parents would buy their children lanterns (فوانيس), before the month begins. The kids traditionally hold the lit lanterns in their hands…
Al-Mussahirati Posted by aziza on Jun 21, 2015
Ramadan is the month of fasting for Muslims. It is the month of worship and spirituality. Muslims give up food and drink all day long in Ramadan (from dawn till sunset). Usually in Ramadan, people eat two meals only. At sunset, Muslims eat the breakfast mean (الإفطار), and between mid-night and dawn, Muslims eat another…
Listening – Ramadan in Indonesia – answers Posted by aziza on Jun 19, 2015
This post presents the answers to the listening comprehension exercise about Ramadan in Indonesia. The answers of the English questions: 1- How does the report describe the atmospheres at the beginning of Ramadan in Indonesia? The report describes the atmospheres at the beginning of Ramadan in Indonesia as spiritual. 2- What is the largest Islamic country…
Listening – Ramadan in Indonesia Posted by aziza on Jun 18, 2015
Ramadan Kareem! Today is the first day of Ramadan for most of the Muslims around the world. In this post, I present a news report about welcoming Ramadan in Indonesia. Listen to the following report about Ramadan in Indonesia and answer the questions that follow. You can use the additional vocabulary at the end of…
Listening comprehension in Arabic, answers Posted by aziza on May 29, 2015
In this post, I present the answers of the listening comprehension exercise presented earlier, and the transcription of the news report. Answers of the Arabic questions: ما اسم ناطحة السحاب الجديدة؟ اسم ناطحة السحاب الجديدة فور وورلد تريد سنتر أين شيدت ناطحة السحاب الجديدة؟ شيدت ناطحة السحاب الجديدة في نيويورك مكان البرجين اللذين انهارا في هجمات…