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Fundamentals of Classical Arabic #1
Fundamentals of Classical Arabic (Volume I): Conjugating Regular Verbs and Derived Nouns
Embark on a journey to master Classical Arabic with this groundbreaking first volume in the 'Fundamentals of Classical Arabic' series. Dr. Husain Abdul Sattar, a distinguished Professor of Pathology at the University of Chicago, brings his unique blend of Western academic rigor and traditional Islamic scholarship to this practical, easy-to-read guide.
This first volume provides a framework for studying the Arabic language, introduces Arabic word patterns, and covers the essentials of conjugating common verb and noun forms. Throughout the book, important concepts are explained in a lucid and concise manner. Tables provide a review of the concepts covered in each lesson, and the accompanying audio compact disc helps students memorize conjugations of common verb and noun patterns.
Key features of this volume include:
• Introduction to Arabic word patterns
• Essential coverage of conjugating common verb and noun forms
• Lucid and concise explanations of important concepts
• Review tables for each lesson
This first volume provides a framework for studying the Arabic language, introduces Arabic word patterns, and covers the essentials of conjugating common verb and noun forms. Throughout the book, important concepts are explained in a lucid and concise manner. Tables provide a review of the concepts covered in each lesson, and the accompanying audio compact disc helps students memorize conjugations of common verb and noun patterns.
Key features of this volume include:
• Introduction to Arabic word patterns
• Essential coverage of conjugating common verb and noun forms
• Lucid and concise explanations of important concepts
• Review tables for each lesson
95 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2002
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Husain Abdul Sattar
13 books19 followersDr. Husain Abdul Sattar is a distinguished Professor of Pathology at the University of Chicago, known for his exceptional contributions to medical education and his unique blend of Western medical expertise and Islamic scholarship. Born and raised in Chicago, he completed his academic journey at the University of Chicago, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with honors in 1993 and an M.D. from the Pritzker School of Medicine in 2001.
Following his medical degree, Dr. Sattar underwent residency training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the University of Chicago, serving as chief resident in his final year. His specialization in breast pathology has led to significant contributions in academic surgical pathology. As an active researcher, he has authored numerous published articles, abstracts, and notably, the female reproductive and breast chapter in an edition of Robbins Basic Pathology.
Dr. Sattar's academic contributions extend to research, with several published articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed medical journals. He has also authored textbook chapters, including content for Robbins Basic Pathology.
Dr. Sattar's passion for medical education is evident in his roles at the University of Chicago. He serves as the Associate Director of Pritzker's integrated pathophysiology and therapeutics course and has independently developed a popular month-long pathology review course. His teaching extends beyond the university; for nearly a decade, he has been a highly sought-after instructor for USMLE board review courses with Kaplan Medical™, helping thousands of students achieve their academic and professional goals.
What sets Dr. Sattar apart is his parallel pursuit of Islamic scholarship. For over a decade, he has studied under traditional scholars in the United States, Syria, and Pakistan, including a three-year stay in Islamabad where he completed a course at Jamia Faridia. He holds several formal authorizations in Islamic sciences, including one in Tasawwuf (Islamic spirituality).
More:
1) Meet the beloved Muslim professor who revolutionised the pathology course: https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/mee...
2) Wildly popular Pathoma course creates an unlikely celebrity in medical education: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/fore...
3) About Shaykh Husain Abdul Sattar: https://www.albalaghacademy.org/ustaa...
Following his medical degree, Dr. Sattar underwent residency training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the University of Chicago, serving as chief resident in his final year. His specialization in breast pathology has led to significant contributions in academic surgical pathology. As an active researcher, he has authored numerous published articles, abstracts, and notably, the female reproductive and breast chapter in an edition of Robbins Basic Pathology.
Dr. Sattar's academic contributions extend to research, with several published articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed medical journals. He has also authored textbook chapters, including content for Robbins Basic Pathology.
Dr. Sattar's passion for medical education is evident in his roles at the University of Chicago. He serves as the Associate Director of Pritzker's integrated pathophysiology and therapeutics course and has independently developed a popular month-long pathology review course. His teaching extends beyond the university; for nearly a decade, he has been a highly sought-after instructor for USMLE board review courses with Kaplan Medical™, helping thousands of students achieve their academic and professional goals.
What sets Dr. Sattar apart is his parallel pursuit of Islamic scholarship. For over a decade, he has studied under traditional scholars in the United States, Syria, and Pakistan, including a three-year stay in Islamabad where he completed a course at Jamia Faridia. He holds several formal authorizations in Islamic sciences, including one in Tasawwuf (Islamic spirituality).
More:
1) Meet the beloved Muslim professor who revolutionised the pathology course: https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/mee...
2) Wildly popular Pathoma course creates an unlikely celebrity in medical education: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/fore...
3) About Shaykh Husain Abdul Sattar: https://www.albalaghacademy.org/ustaa...
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May 15, 2024
This is an excellent tool in English to have on hand for someone interested in mastery of the Arabic language. I would recommend memorising these rules to seriously get ahead of others in understanding and learning how the Arabic language works, it will take some time and repetition of course.
It is simple to follow for the most part but someone who hasn't already been exposed to these rules in the past may get confused, seeing all the patterns in verbs can shake your confidence as there are such minimal changes at times but it's worth making the effort to learn the patterns once and you never have to do it again.
It is simple to follow for the most part but someone who hasn't already been exposed to these rules in the past may get confused, seeing all the patterns in verbs can shake your confidence as there are such minimal changes at times but it's worth making the effort to learn the patterns once and you never have to do it again.
March 9, 2021
My first introduction into Arabic morphology, I still refer to this text when I come across new verbs. Highly recommend this for any beginner!
And if you need visuals, I really like the Roots of Knowledge YouTube channel.
And if you need visuals, I really like the Roots of Knowledge YouTube channel.
April 1, 2021
An excellent introduction to Arabic morphology, otherwise known as Sarf. The art and science of taking root letters and making other verbs out of them, such as the past tense and command tense. A nice beginner level text.
April 20, 2020
Recommended book for learning nahwu and sharf
August 26, 2023
Volume I of Abundant Futūḥāt.
May 22, 2025
One of the best books on Arabic Morphology. Easy to understand and my recommendation is to listen to the author and memorize the charts; it will make everything much easier down the road.
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