This course is designed to guide students through Duroos al-Lughat al-‘Arabiyyah (Madinah Arabic Book 1), one of the most widely taught introductory texts for learning the Arabic language. The book has long been a foundational part of the traditional curriculum across madaris and institutes worldwide, valued for its gradual and systematic approach to building Arabic proficiency.

Recognising that many students find self-study difficult due to the brevity of the text, this course presents the material through clear English explanations, supported by examples and contextual clarification. The aim is to make the structure of the Arabic language accessible while preserving the integrity and intent of the original text.

Through a structured series of lessons, students will develop a solid foundation in Arabic, enabling them to understand sentence construction, vocabulary usage, and essential grammatical concepts. The course focuses on:

• Step-by-step explanation of each lesson with clear translation and commentary

• Applied practice using real Arabic sentences from the text

• Gradual introduction to core grammatical concepts within a language-learning framework

• Conceptual clarity supported by summaries and guided repetition

By the end of the course, students will be able to read, understand, and construct basic Arabic sentences with confidence, providing a strong foundation for further study in Arabic grammar, Qur’anic Arabic, and classical Islamic texts.

Whether you are a complete beginner or someone who has previously studied Arabic but lacked structure, this course aims to provide the clarity, progression, and confidence needed to benefit fully from Duroos al-Lughat al-‘Arabiyyahand continue your Arabic learning journey.

This course is based on the book Duroos al-Lughat al-‘Arabiyyah (Madinah Arabic Book 1), Jamiatul Ilm wal Huda edition, taught by (Mawlana) Muʿāwiyah ibn (Mufti) ʿAbdus-Samad. Further details regarding the book can be found through the following link: Madina Arabic Book 1 (Duroos Al-Lughah Al-Arabiyah)