Description
Book SynopsisAimed at the beginner who has no prior knowledge of Arabic, this work begins with the first letter of the alphabet, and gradually builds up the learner's skills to a level where he or she would be able to read a passage of vocalised Arabic text. It also includes numerous copying exercises that enable students to develop a clear handwritten style.
Table of Contents* Recognition of Arabic letters in their isolate form * Formulation of letters in their written isolate form, with clear arrows to indicate the correct writing direction * The three short vowels: fatha, kasra and damma * The recognition and formulation of letters in their joined forms * Nunation (al-tanween) * The three long vowels (al-madd) * Al-sukun (non-vowelled letter) * Al-shadda (doubled letter) * The sun and moon letters (al-huruf al-shamsiyyah wa'l-qamariyyah), and their associated rules * Al-alif al-maqsura * Al-hamza (glottal stop)
