This course is designed to guide students through Hidāyatun Naḥw, one of the most widely studied primers in Arabic syntax (naḥw). The text has been a cornerstone in the traditional curriculum across the subcontinent and Persian lands due to its comprehensive yet concise treatment of Arabic grammar.

Recognising that many students today find the terse style of the text challenging, this course presents the material in clear English, with practical examples and explanations, making the intricate rules of naḥw accessible to a modern audience.

Through a structured series of 100 lessons, students will develop their understanding of Arabic syntax and gain the ability to apply these rules when studying the Qur’an, Ḥadīth, and other classical works. The course will focus on:

• Step-by-step explanations of each rule with supporting examples.

• Applied practice through real Arabic sentences and detailed tarkīb (grammatical analysis).

• Conceptual clarity supported by summaries and visual breakdowns.

By the end of the course, students will be able to read and analyse Arabic texts with greater accuracy and independence, laying the foundation for higher studies in Islamic sciences.

Whether you are a beginner or someone who has struggled with the complexity of traditional grammar texts, this course aims to give you the clarity and structure needed to master Hidāyatun Naḥw and advance in your Arabic learning journey.

This course is based on the book ‘Hidayatun Nahw‘, with English Footnotes by (Mawlana) Muawiyah Ibn (Mufti) Abdus-Samad). Please see further details of the book here: Hidayatun Nahw