The Best Way to Learn Arabic Vocabulary: Learn Arabic Vocabulary from Quran

Learning Arabic vocabulary can be challenging for beginners. Therefore, I will show you an effective way to improve your Arabic vocabulary and enrich your Arabic words.

Why the best way to learn Arabic vocabulary is learn it from Quran?

One of the best ways is to learn Arabic words from the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The Quran contains many words that are frequently used in Arabic literature, media and used in everyday life. By studying the Quran, you can learn new words in context, understand their meanings and usage, and appreciate the beauty and eloquence of the Arabic language.

The Quran is a rich source of Arabic vocabulary, and it is also a beautiful and inspiring text. By learning Arabic words from the Quran, you will not only be expanding your vocabulary, but you will also be learning about the Islamic faith and culture.

I repeat: The Quran is a rich source of Arabic vocabulary, and it can help you to learn the language in a natural and meaningful way. When you read the Quran, you will be exposed to a wide range of Arabic words and phrases. You will also learn about the history and culture of the Arab world.

Therefore, start from now, you will learn Arabic vocabulary from the best source.

I start from Surah al-Fatihah, verse 1.

Learning Arabic Vocabulary Tips

Before studying the Arabic words, let me explain you the tips of enriching the knowledge of Arabic words program.

1. Start to focus on learning new words.

2. Use flashcards or other memorization techniques to help you remember new words.

3. Make sure to practice using the new words that you learn in your own writing and speech.

Quran Vocabulary List From Surah al-Fatihah:1

Surah: Al-Fatihah (الفاتحة)
Meaning: The Opening/Opener
Verse: 1

Al-Fatihah:1 =>  بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

A word by word translation

1. بِ : harf jar (حرف جر)/prefixed preposition

2. اسْمٌ : name

اسْمٌ is singular masculine noun (اسم مفرد مذكّر)

The plural form: أَسْمَاءُ 

3. اللّه : Allah 

4. رَحْمَانُ : the Most Gracious

رَحْمَانُ is one of the names of Allah

رَحْمَانُ is singular masculine noun

5. رَحِيْمٌ : the Most Merciful

رَحِيْمٌ is singular masculine noun

Sentence structures

1. بِسْمِ : in the name

بِ : harf jar/prefixed preposition, in this context, the meaning is "in"

whereas اسمِ is majrur (مجرور) or genitive because of the har jar  ب

2. اسمِ اللَّهِ = the name of Allah

اسمِ : mudaf (مضاف), genitive singular masculine noun.

اللَّهِ : mudaf ilaih (مضاف إليه).

So the meaning of  بِسْمِ اللَّهِ : "In the name of Allah"

3. رَحْمَانُ : the Most Gracious

رَحْمَانُ is adjective that modify the word before.

In Arabic, it is called نعت (na't) or صفة (sifah), whereas a noun that is modified by na't is called منعوت (man'ut) or موصوف (mawsuf).

There is an agreement between na't and man'ut in the terms of cases, definiteness, gender, number. (Review the lesson here: na't and man'ut)

Let's observe the na't and man'ut

- man'ut : اللَّهِ => genitive (majrur), definite (ma'rifah), masculine (mudhakkar), and singular (mufrad)

- na't: الرَّحْمَانِ => genitive (majrur), definite (ma'rifah), masculine (mudhakkar), and singular (mufrad)

4. رَحِيْمٌ : the Most Merciful

In this context, رَحِيْمٌ is also acted as adjective or na't.

Therefore it has the same explanation as point 3.

Let's observe the na't and man'ut

- man'ut : اللَّهِ => genitive (majrur), definite (ma'rifah), masculine (mudhakkar), and singular (mufrad)

- na't: الرَّحِيْمِ => genitive (majrur), definite (ma'rifah), masculine (mudhakkar), and singular (mufrad)

Conclusion

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ  means "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"

Summary

You've learned the following words from the al-Quran Surah al-Fatihah verse 1:

1. ب : harf jar/preposition

2. اسْمٌ : name

أَسْمَاءُ : names

3. اللَّهُ : Allah 

4. رَحْمَانُ : one of the names of Allah which means "the Most Gracious"

5. رَحِيْمٌ : one of the names of Allah which means "the Most Merciful"

In shaa Allah, we'll learn 2nd verse of Surah al-Fatihah and it's meaning word by word.