Archive for June, 2009

The Clear Arabic Grammar (al-Nahw al-Wadih)

June 7, 2009

I studied this wonderful text with my father, who studied it with his father.  The text has six parts in all: three each at primary and secondary levels.  Here is a translation of all the examples and grammatical rules from Part 1 of the primary section.  It may be of use to teachers and students of basic Arabic grammar.

Al-Nahw al-Wadih Primary Part One

Hajj – The Journey of Love

June 7, 2009

An incomplete draft translation of the wonderful Qasidah Mimiyyah by Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, with explanatory notes.  The translation has reached 133 of the 229 lines (abyat) of the original Arabic text, so there’s still some more to do, God-willing. The English rendering is not great poetry, but I’m simply trying to convey some of the meaning in this great Qasidah.

Hajj – The Journey of Love

Hajj – The Journey of Love (Arabic text)

THE CHARACTER OF THE PEOPLE OF THE QUR’AN

June 7, 2009

A must-read book by Imam al-Ajurri of Baghdad & Mecca (d. 360 H), especially for those who intend to memorise any or all of the Qur’an, or who have already memorised some or all of it.

THE CHARACTER OF THE PEOPLE OF THE QURAN

Welcome!

June 7, 2009

With the Name of Allah.  Welcome to my resource of articles, translations, etc. – Usama Hasan