Reviewed By: Ustadh Mariam Rady Muhammad 

Years ago, a friend encouraged me to learn Arabic grammar, but I hadn’t considered it until a pivotal moment. Before that, I viewed Quran learning as simple recitation, occasionally reading translations when my emaan felt strong.

When did I decide to learn Arabic Grammar?

Soon after my marriage, my first child was eight months old.

Children are true blessings, and the joy of holding your first child is indescribable. Every moment is unique, especially with your firstborn. I still remember my daughter’s first smile and how she responded to my voice with giggles.

One day, while praying Zohar with her playing nearby, she caught my eye by standing up, holding onto the table. To my amazement, as I recited Surah Fatiha, she let go, balanced herself, and took her very first step! I could hardly contain my excitement: she had taken her first step!

By the will of ALLAH, I was memorizing surah Al Munafiqoon these days. Thus i was reciting surah Al-munafiqoon in salah. And can you imagine? The following ayah I recited was the 9th ayah of surah al munafiqoon.

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَا تُلْهِكُمْ أَمْوَٰلُكُمْ وَلَآ أَوْلَٰدُكُمْ عَن ذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ وَمَن يَفْعَلْ ذَٰلِكَ فَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْخَٰسِرُونَ

“O you who believe! Let not your properties or children divert you from the remembrance of Allâh. And whosoever does that, and then they are the losers.” 

(63:9)

The meaning of this ayah shook me. Moments ago, I was more diverted toward my daughter’s actions, even in salaah. I had missed this pure miraculous message entirely from ALLAH had I not memorized the meaning of this ayah by chance. We do not learn Arabic Grammar.

Hence we miss out on lots of profound messages from the Quran in our daily life. We spend so much time, money, and effort attending university and college, but we are too busy for an Arabic grammar course. Is the message of our Lord so unimportant for us that we can not learn Arabic Grammar to understand it? Instead, we depend on translations done by other people.

It’s not bad that you read the translation, by why can you make an effort to understand the actual message by yourself? We all are well aware that a translation can never deliver the whole essence of the exact text. Still, we never try to learn Arabic Grammar.

Why is it Important to Learn Arabic Grammar?

Grammar is generally defined as a specific language’s exclusive design or structure. The better we understand how a language works, the more we get a complete command of it and convey meanings eloquently. 

The Quran is revealed in the Arabic language, which is challenging for the non-experienced Arabic speaker to understand the message and meaning, such as rewards and punishments, divine commands, Prophets’ stories, etc.

Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) said:

تَعَلَّمُوا الْعَرَبِيَّةَ؛ فَإِنَّهَا تُثَبِّتُ الْعَقْلَ، وَتَزِيدُ فِي الْمُرُوءَةِ

“Learn Arabic for it strengthens the mind and enhances chivalry” [Al-Baihaqi, Shu’ab El-Eman [branches of faith]]

It refers to the rules of composing phrases, clauses, and words. Therefore, learning grammar is essential to understanding words written in Arabic and its Grammar in-depth.

What are the religious benefits of learning Arabic Grammar?

Some ways to learn Arabic Grammar are as follows, 

• Relationship between Quran and Arabic

Allah chose it, and the Muslim holy Quran is written in Arabic. One of the biggest challenges that may face non-Arab Muslims is to learn Quran recitation and reading with Tajweed correctly to understand the holy book of Allah. 

• Understanding the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) 

The Arabic language has acquired a remarkable value; It allows you to understand the saying of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and His Sunnah. It also gives you a chance to gain insight into Islamic beliefs and manners. 

• Achieving Khushu in Salah

Prayer is key to success in this life and the Hereafter. Learning Arabic enhances Khushu (focus) in Salah, as understanding the Surahs and Adhkar deepens concentration.

Learn Arabic Grammar Online

Do you want to learn Arabic Grammar? Are you struggling to find an excellent Arabic teacher? Then don’t worry. AlQuranClasses has a solution to your problem.

We aim to provide students with a basic knowledge of Arabic grammar and linguistic expertise. Arabic vocabulary will range from classical and Quran Arabic words and expressions current in modern Arabic. We aim to provide you with the knowledge and meaning of Arabic letters.

The secret ingredient is “Tajweed“. You may wonder if you can learn the Quran with Tajweed and recite the Quran like professional Quran reciters. 

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