I just purchased this set of books for my family several months ago and all I have to say is that this is one of the most impressive courses that teach the Arabic language to non-Arabic speakers. What I enjoy the most about it is that it you learn the language through the medium of Arabic itself. No English, no translation, no reliance on your native tongue. You have to think and respond in Arabic in order to use this course. I think that is what makes it so successful. I will present to the reader just some brief information on the course.
(Front cover of Book One, the sleeve in front is for the CD that accompanies each book)
Book One is 401 pages with sixteen lessons and a mini-dictionary covering all of the vocabulary presented in each lesson. There is a small test at the end of the book to evaluate your level of comprehension. I know some of you are looking at the inside and thinking, “my there sure are a lot of pictures of people in here” but I assure you the only purpose they serve is to drill in your mind the meaning of the Arabic word or sentences you will come across. As you proceed to Books Two and Three there will be less pictures and more texts.
(Inside of Book One, click on the pic if you want to get a closer look.)
(I added another page from Book One just so you can see the vocabulary part.)
(This is the back of Book One, the other two books have the same thing so I only scanned this one.)
Book Two consists of 435 pages with sixteen lessons and a mini-dictionary as well, this time it covers all of the vocabulary you learn in Book Two. This level gets more intense as far as reading and writing are concerned. Now when I say writing I mean that you will be expected to write feelings, comments, and explanations of the texts presented. Rules of grammar and punctuation are also presented here.
(Inside of Book Two, it starts getting more intense from here!)
Book Three is 440 pages consisting of sixteen units and the standard dictionary as the other two books. This book is more advanced and focuses on a higher level of reading, writing and speaking in Arabic. When you reach this book you will have no problem picking up books by the Ulamaa and reading them. This is the main focus of the course, to teach Islamic studies and an advanced working knowledge of the Arabic language.
(Inside of Book Three)
All three books come with a CD that covers each unit, so you not only strengthen your reading and writing you also boost your comprehension skills. The recordings are clear and the speakers start off speaking at a medium speed and then advance with each CD. Each book has a CD cover to carry your CDs along with the book.
(Cover of Arabic dictionary, this one is heavy!)The dictionary that comes with the course is without a doubt a very integral part of increasing your vocabulary. Since it is in Arabic you learn the meaning of the word in Arabic and walk away with a stronger understanding of the word. I have to say that the verses of the Quran along with examples and lines of poetry aide in broadening one’s comprehension. It is 403 pages and comes in hardback cover.
(Inside of dictionary)
(Back cover of dictionary)
(The DVD pouch of 4 DVDs that contain lessons on pronounciation.)
(Cover of the DVD set.)There is a small booklet that comes with the text along with a DVD series to help you with pronunciation. This is a good addition to the books for those new to the Arabic alphabet.
(Front cover of the booklet.)
There is also a teacher’s course that goes with it for those teaching the book but I have not purchased that set yet. Once I get it I will try to post information on it here inshaAllah. Keep in mind that the publishers of this excellent course have the site in both English and Arabic, and even though the Arabic site lists the price cheaper it does not list the shipping and handling which is the same price as the books on the English site which do in fact list the S&H. You can also find it from other Islamic bookstores within the States for a fair price. I purchased two sets for my family, one from Saudi and the other one from
(Inside of booklet, it really just takes from Book One.)
This is a serious course for those who want to get into the language, and if you don’t have the opportunity to go study overseas then your best bet is to purchase this course and go through it so that when you do get to study you already have a strong base to work with when you seek knowledge abroad.
12 comments:
As-Sallaamu'alaykum, where would a person be able tp purchase these books from? baarak allaahu feek
as-sallamau'alaykum
wa alaykum salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh,
we feekum Baaraka Allah,
You can purchase this course at any online islamic bookstore. I bought one set from http://www.noorart.com, they sell the teacher books there as well or from the publisher at http://www.arabic4allusa.com.
I hope that sets you in the right direction.
Aboo Imraan
Salaam, by the end of the course would a person be able to pick up any CLASSICAL textbook and understand it? I ask as I've seen book 1 and 2 and they mostly seem to have modern arabic. also how good would your spoken be?
wa alaykum as-salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh,
After you complete the course, meaning all 3 books, you will be able to pick up classical books and be able to read and understand them especially after book three.
Book two exposes you to many verses of the Quraan and Ahaadeeth, etc. All of the sections are set to Islamic themes even though it is in a modern setting so you have a mixture between both religious and secular in this course.
Keep in mind that this course was designed to strengthen all 4 areas of language mastery: speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension. It was also designed to ensure that you reach a college level understanding of Arabic in order to continue studies in Arabic Universities.
With that said it is best to do this course with a teacher who will check your writing assignments, your pronunciation, and your reading comprehension of the audio.
One last thing concerning the audio, after each lesson of book 2 small lectures are given to enhance listening skills. A lot of these audios will help you in understanding Friday Khutbah's in Arabic while difficult at first with time and listening to various speakers your understanding will increase.
May Allah grant us Tawfeeq in this blessed month of Ramadan and may He allow us to understand His Book when we hear it.
Please make Duaa for me.
Your brother in Islaam,
Aboo Imraan al-Mekseekee
jazakhallah khair for your kind and informative reply especially so long after your original article was written. may Allah reward you and help us all learn arabic inshallah.
Ramadan Mubarak to all.
asalamo aleikum wrwb
inshAllah i will take a course of this mashAllah really good books but i'm not living in a arabic speaking country and i have read that you said that when you come and have done book three you can take ulama books and read them and understand them so if i take this three book in non-arabic country can i take classical books and understand them ?
BarakAlahu fika akhilkareem for the book review
wa aleikum salam wrwb
wa alaykum as-salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh,
May Allah bless you, yes you will understand the classical books with less difficulty whether in an Arabic speaking country or non-Arabic speaking. Even if you do not know a word you will know how to look it up and guess it's meaning.
I hope that helps. Please make Duaa for me.
Your brother in Islaam,
Aboo Imraan al-Mekseekee
As-Salamo Alaykum wa rahmatuhlahi wa barakatuh akhi
InshAllah I have decided me to cover the four book that called Arabic tutor and the three book of Arabic between your hands and i have read that one who had finished the three book of arabic between your hands can pick up any book and read and understand it but akhi if i take this book (arabic tutor 1-4 and arabic between your hands 1-3) can i really be a seeker of islamic knowledge and get into the arabic grammar and fiqh,hadith,Aqidah and so and really understand it and memorize it and listen to ulama and pick up every word they say and be a relly seeker of kwowledge akhi ?
As-Salamo aleikum wa rahmatuhlahi wa barakatuh
as salaamu alaykum wa rahmetullaahi
I am having trouble locating the set, or are the books you purchased outside of a bundle?... this is the link i found http://www.noorart.com/shop_category?search=arabic+between+your
what exactly do i need to purchase, which volumes to get started...jazakAllaah khair for your assistance
also barakAllaahu feekum, how essential is the teachers book? and do you have to have both? what would be the benefit of having both.. jazakAllaah khair
As Salaamu alayka wa Rahmatullah
Mashaallah jazak allah khairan for this review, inshaallah I will be starting this set with a teacher next week.
Dear All you can downlaod the book from here
http://www.al3arabiya.org/2009/03/al-arabiyatu-bayna-yadayk-arabic.html
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