Learning Qira’at for Adults
The first time I heard a reciter use something other than …
The Ten Canonical Qira’at
You’ve heard the Qur’an recited in a way that sounds different …
How Qira’at Enrich Qur’anic Interpretation
A scholar sits with a verse in Surah Al-Fatiha. He’s read …
The Seven Ahruf Explained
A companion of the Prophet once heard another companion reciting a …
The Difference Between Qira’at and Tajweed
A student once walked into a Qur’an class and asked his …
The Definition of Qira’at in Islamic Studies
You’re listening to Qur’an recitations online. You find two reciters reciting …
The Role of Syntax in Understanding Quranic Meaning
Two scholars. One verse. Two different legal rulings. Same words. Same …
Word Order and Meaning in Arabic
Two sentences. Same words. Different order. “Al-waladu daraba al-asada.” “Al-asada daraba …
Introduction to the Science of Bayan
A man once came to a famous Arabic poet and said: …
Famous Scholars of Balaghah
You’ve recited Surah Ar-Rahman dozens of times. You feel something when …
Understanding Context in Arabic Speech
A student reads two verses in the Qur’an. Same word. “Ya’lamu.” …
Parsing Quranic Verses (I’rab al-Qur’an)
A student once brought a single verse to his teacher. Just …
