About the Product
The Arabic Course for English-Speaking Students Book 1 is the first volume of the world-renowned Madinah Arabic course — a comprehensive, structured, and time-tested programme originally devised and taught at the prestigious Madinah Islamic University in Saudi Arabia. Developed specifically for non-Arabic-speaking students from across the globe, this course has over decades produced thousands of competent Arabic speakers and scholars, equipping them with the linguistic tools to engage directly with the Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh, Sirah, and the rich tradition of classical and modern Arabic literature.
What distinguishes the Madinah Arabic course from other Arabic programmes is its dual focus — combining modern Arabic vocabulary with the Islamic terminology of the Qur'an and Sunnah, so that the student learns Arabic not as an abstract academic exercise but as a living, vibrant language deeply connected to their faith. From the very first book, students are immersed in Qur'anic verses, authentic Ahadith, Arabic parables, and poetry — acquiring linguistic competence and Islamic knowledge simultaneously. Ethical and spiritual teachings are woven throughout, making this as much a course in Islamic learning as it is in Arabic language. Concise yet comprehensive, the full course spans just three books — each one rich in content and carefully sequenced for maximum progression.
Summary
Madinah Arabic Book 1 is the ideal starting point for any English-speaking student serious about learning Qur'anic and classical Arabic. Trusted by Islamic universities, madrasas, and self-study learners worldwide, it combines linguistic rigour with Islamic depth in a way no other Arabic course quite matches. A foundational text that opens the door to the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the entire tradition of Islamic scholarship.
Key Features:
- Originally devised and taught at the Madinah Islamic University, Saudi Arabia
- Designed specifically for non-Arabic-speaking students worldwide
- Combines modern Arabic vocabulary with Qur'anic and Sunnah terminology
- Enables direct engagement with Qur'anic exegesis, Hadith, Fiqh, and Sirah
- Includes examples from Qur'anic verses, Ahadith, Arabic parables, and poetry
- Presents Arabic as a living, vibrant language rooted in Islamic tradition
- Ethical and spiritual teachings woven throughout the course
- Concise three-book series — comprehensive yet manageable
- Suitable for independent learners, madrasas, and Islamic universities
- One of the most widely used Arabic courses in the English-speaking Muslim world
The gold standard in Qur'anic Arabic education — a course that builds language, faith, and scholarship all at once.