Arabic Reading And Writing Made Easy

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notbecause I am a writer and normally are naturally a writer and such, I wanted to just expressmyself. So, among the writings was a set of books connected with Arabic, because I was teaching inthe minority schools and I utilized material which had been prepared for kingsisle University,

called The labia a SWOT to her for rufa, which taught reading and writing, utilizing the latestdevelopments in language teaching, etc. It was of course in Arabic, taught and explained everythingin Arabic.

But I began to teach it providing English explanations of the material and I found it was verybeneficial and helpful to students, students at Menara, and students outside of minority Riyadh. Andwhen I went to the UAE, I published it there under the heading, Arabic reading and writing made easyin 1995. Of course, during that period, I was also teaching in the American University in Dubai, asa adjunct professor in Islamic Studies, Arabic providing it for non Arabs, etc. So, I also used itteaching there. And of course, for the non Arabs, I was teaching Arabic. So, I also developedanother text called Arabic grammar made easy. This is the text, of course, reading or writing texts

which was based on research which had been done by Dr. Seanie where he identified words according tothe frequency of usage in the language, whether in the Quran, whether in newspapers, whether inspeeches, etc, etc. And so, what I did was based on the frequency of usage, I designed the BookArabic grammar made easy on that foundation, the first lesson is called fee

because this is the most frequently used word in Arabic. So it builds an explanation and sentencesand everything, because obviously, you have to go through setting up sentences and and I did workwith nominal sentences which had no verbs in them, you know, up to a point then I had to add verbsetc. But it was based on this basic principle of frequency of usage. So even the vocabulary whichwas added, you know, because vocabulary has to be built, whilst the language structure is taught, Imaintained the practice of using vocabulary which was most frequently used in the language, Arabicgrammar made easy. It's called Book One, because there was a book to made, but this was developed

On It was developed by 2010. When I taught this first level, second level Arabic course for theInternational Open University so in the second level, I expanded on this original book Arabicgrammar Made Easy called Bhagwan.

Expanding more on the exercises, etc, that are there and then developed enough of the verbalsentences, you know, to build what became book two. I pray that these books continue to benefitpeople are purchasing it in different parts of the world and benefiting from it. I pray that it willhelp bring people closer to the Quran, because that was the intent to be able to read the Quran andunderstand it. We pray that both texts will be around for some time to come. You continue to benefitpeople and we hope that they will pray for us. Baraka Luffy comes around they come to LA who about acat

I recall a happy childhood, each Sunday my mother would dress my brothers and younger sister in our Sunday best for the church. I would always have a bright coloured silky ribbon in my hair to match my dress. At church, I remember it being an upbeat affair very jolly with a loud preacher giving the gospel, loud music accompanied by tambourines and hymns.

I was raised a Christian so God was in my life from the get-go. I am grateful to my parents for raising me with a strong religious foundation, to believe there is a God our creator. Over the years I had questions that started to play on my mind.

Growing up I always had a passion and respect for books. I loved reading and learning. I remember being up late most nights reading until the late hours. I loved the way words in a book had the ability to open my imagination and take me into different worlds. I soon realized the power of books and how much they could impact your life.

My bedroom was surrounded by books. Each time I was given pocket money I would visit the second-hand bookshops and buy books on all types of subjects, I even purchased a Quran, it was written in English, although I did not realise what I had at the time, I kept it purely because of the love and respect I had for books and maybe one day I would get around to reading it.

As well as my love for books I also grew up with a fascination for religion. I chose Religous Education as one of my subjects at school, it was the first time I experienced a glimpse of other religions and beliefs.

During my late twenties, I developed a stronger yearning to know who God was, and why were there so many different religions? I decided to do some research which led me to enrol with The Open University to study a BA Honors Arts & Humanities in Religous Studies. Hopefully, I would learn all about world religion and different cultures, maybe along the way, I would find all the answers I craved. I was so excited, but soon discovered I would have to complete a foundation year before I could touch on any religious subjects so I soon lost interest.

My thirties were the most painful years of my life, somewhere along the way I became totally lost. Emotional pain is an inescapable part of life. I tried so hard to deal with trials and hardships that came in wave after wave. I was trying to deal with feelings of stress, anxiety, panic attacks. I was in an endless whirlpool of gloom and confusion, I completely lost my self and developed a love for alcohol, it became a comfort to me, something I would turn to when the emotional rollercoaster became too much. I found alcohol had the ability to numb out any emotional pain not realizing the consequences and the damage I was doing to myself. It was at this time that I also started to dabble in new age religions, I tried Buddhism and looked into tarot cards and fortune telling. At one point I actually believed I could tell the future.

I got to the point where I had enough of my self-consuming destructive mindset. All my doom and gloom and self-pity, I wanted everything in my life to change yet I was not doing anything about it. One morning I woke up with a strong determination and took pen to paper. I decided to draw up a plan to change my life and stop all the negativity that was harmful and wrong.

I remember feeling anxious and fearful. Sacrifices would have to be made. Will it work out for me? What if I make a worse mess? Let me ask God! maybe he will listen to me! I made the decision there and then to put my trust in God. I will make the changes no matter how fearful it may be. I found that once I made the first change everything else naturally happened.

My career change was to work with vulnerable women. I became a volunteer for a well-known organization in Bristol that supports the homeless to find permeant accommodation. It was at this point that I came in touch with Muslim women who were either my work colleagues or seeking support. I received ongoing training and development, I also started studying and reading again with the focus to help others. Over the years I worked hard until I became the Deputy Manager. I was finally in a good place, happy but not content. It dawned on me one day that God had answered my prayers, everything I had asked for he had given me, the house, the career, new friends, I was truly grateful but there was still something missing. I felt spiritually unfulfilled.

I was now in my forties. One evening at work I noticed a colleague reading a book, the idiot's guide to Judaism, this sparked a conversation about religion. I briefly scanned her book and researched online and found there were numerous books on the idiot's guide to different religions. I decided to purchase a book on a religion that I had not touched on before.

I had a month's holiday from work so I took that opportunity to relax and read. I was surprised by what I read, it was a real eye-opener. The book was full of thought-provoking questions which led me to investigate certain aspects of the religion such as why did Muslim women cover? I came across a particular image which made me really think and want to know more.

I found myself searching for Islamic programs on the TV. I found nothing until I stumbled upon the Islam Channel. They had just started broadcasting, it was March 2004, back then, broadcasting was mainly adverts and a lot of Quran recitation. Every afternoon I watched a program which taught about Islam, the lecturer was Yasir Qhadi. It was a lot to take in but I began to learn. The month passed, I was ready to go back to work and I was ready to be a Muslim.

Once again, I felt scared, anxious and fearful, am I making the right decision? What will my family say? I remember calling myself stupid, what do you think you're doing? but I took comfort when I saw the thousands of Muslims on the TV that were circulating around the Kabba, I knew then I would not be alone.

On the day I returned to work there were two Muslim women in the office working. I approached the one in Muslim attire. I told her I had been reading about her religion and would like to watch her pray. I am sure she was surprised and taken aback that her boss was asking such a personal request, but she did more than show me how to pray, she welcomed me into her home and introduced me to her family. They all embraced me with such warmth and began teaching me the Islamic way of life.

In April 2004 approximately one month after reading The Complete Idiot's Guide To Understanding Isalm, I took the Shahada (to testify in the oneness of God and in Muhammad the final Prophet.) I was now a Muslim.

My journey as a student of Quran had begun. One of the first things I craved after accepting Islam was to understand the Quran. My love for books and learning had returned with an immense thirst and focus to comprehend Islam. I researched online and found a free learning platform, Al Quran Wa Sunnah Online Islamic University. Their mission is to bring Muslims from around the world together and teach them the basics of Islam. During my period of study with this university, I collaborated with other students and co-wrote some of the student group presentations.

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