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What is e-Learning?
E-learning refers to
the modern phenomena of learning over the internet.
How important is learning Arabic?
First let's talk about how important Arabic is today. The Holy
Quran originated in the Arabic language. More so, Arabic is the
mother tongue of more than 225 million people in Africa and Asia. In addition, in other Muslim countries
Arabic studies can range from basic to advanced knowledge of the
language.
People from all over the Muslim world and in many places where
Islam is the dominant religion, Arabic is being studied due to its
direct relationship to the Holy Qur’an.
How hard or easy is it?
Arabic is much like any other language, easy in some aspects and
difficult in others. This would depend on the learner’s
background, and ability to adapt to new rules.
A person whose mother tongue is Hebrew will find it easier than a
person whose mother tongue is Spanish or English, because of the
similarities. Also a person who speaks more than one language is
more likely to learn it much easier, because his/her brain is
already trained to deal with more than one language and adapt to
new rules and new vocabulary.
Does Arabic have different rules from English?
Arabic has 28 consonantal phonemes (including two semi-vowels).
Arabic is different than English when it comes to the way
it’s written (right to left) and some sounds don’t exist
in English like the glottal stop, usually transliterated by
(‘) like in the word ‘elm (science). Also the
consonants (q) and (gh) are the sounds produced the farthest back
in the mouth. Some examples in English would be qalam (pen), and
loghah (language). (kh) which sounds like the Scottish ch as in
(Loch Ness lake).
Like many other
languages, Arabic has different grammar than English. That
doesn’t make it hard, but makes it only distinctive. Some grammatical
rules are easier than the ones existing in English and some
aren’t. That’s what makes it even more exciting and
interesting.
Having different rules doesn’t mean that they’re hard
to learn, but a way that can be different and fun at the same time.
Besides, all the fun is in learning different things.
What makes this online Arabic course unique?
Alhamdu-lillah, this program launched on to
the online interactive space, which embraces the latest
advancements in virtual learning technology. Unlike many other
online Arabic classes that simply amount to downloading audio/video
lectures with human interaction, the program licenses a live board
technology. Students are able to participate in real-time
discussions by way of teleconferencing via their microphone through
interactive conversation with the instructor.
Though nothing can replace the traditional halaqa based classes
when one is learning directly from the instructor in person, the
on-line classes do provide a virtual gathering where interaction with
the instructor and students is still maintained. Using a proven and
very traditional teaching methodology employed historically
throughout the ages, students can expect to unlock the treasures
and gain access to Allah's very own words of the Holy Qur'an along
with a sea of classical Arabic works that centuries have produced. Should I
have some knowledge of the Arabic language before enrolling?
No, you can start from the Arabic alphabets.
This course insha-allah will give you the tools to understand and read.
An enthusiastic and dedicated work ethic with consistent revision
surrounding our unique framework of instruction will produce truly
remarkable results insha-allah.
How can
this Arabic course be beneficial to me?
For most people in the Western world, you
probably spent more time understanding Shakespeare than you
have spent in understanding the words of our Creator. Needless to
say, that understanding classical Arabic is essential in
understanding the Universal message of the Holy Qur'an as it was revealed
to our beloved Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihe Wasallam. This
course equips the student with the necessary tools to access their
great Islamic heritage and unlock the treasures of centuries old
Islamic works.
E-Learning has proven to be a successful and
viable alternative for students whose work and family commitments
do not allow them to attend classes in person. Recognizing
the great demand from such individuals and families is committed in
providing an alternative to our current successful traditional
classes at our learning courses.
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