I remember this summer 2007 just gone; we had the noble scholar of Kuwait Shaykh Falaah Isma'eel al-Mundakharee in Slough giving a lecture. In it he mentioned the statement of Umar al - Faarooq (radiAllahu anhu): "learn arabic, for verily it is from your religion" - showing and stressing the importance of learning the Arabic language. Having attended lessons of Madeenah Arabic Book 1, the teacher introduced the importance of learning Arabic and the general principle from Shaykh - ul - Islam Ibn Taiymiyyah (rahimahullah) that "the means to an obligation, is an

Salam, By the Grace of Allah, I will be departing for Egypt today from the UK to pursue my Arabic learning. Here is some general advice on preparation before departing

Islam considers health to be one of the greatest blessings to have been given to human beings by Allah, our Creator. Allah says in the Quran:

"..Eat of the good things which We have provided for you with, and be grateful to Allah.." [Quran Baqra 2:172]

Author: Multiple
Edited: Study Arabic

The first decision you must make when you decide to study Arabic is which 'Standard' of Arabic to study. Most Universities focus their studies on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Students interested in religion or history might be interested in Classical Arabic/MSA. People who want to live in the Arabic World would be interested in studying the Colloquial language of that region.

Author: Ahmad Fareed

Translator: Isma'eel Alarcon

Note: Abridged version of the original

Author: Shaykh Rabee' Ibn Haadee 'Umayr al-Madkhalee
Translator: Maaz Qureshi

Verily Allaah the Exalted said:

'So No! By your Lord, they cannot believe until they make you (O Muhammad) a judge in all disputes that they have between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decision, but accept them with full submission.' [Quran Nisaa: 12]

We advise the Muslims, their general masses, and their youth especially with:

Author: Shaikh Abu Anas Hamad-ul-'Uthmaan

Translator: His book Nubadh Fee Aadaab it-Talab (pp.12-15)

Author: Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn 'Abdillaah Baaz

Translator: Isma'eel alarcon

Under this section of the website, we have collated various subject guides and useful Arabic resources, which should aid the student in his quest for seeking knowledge. We also have a guidance section, documenting pearls of wisdom for the student of knowledge, and Muslims at large.