Insights & Reflections

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

The Complete Introduction to Memorisation Techniques for Long Surahs

There is a lot of half-right advice online about memorisation techniques for long surahs. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, wha

Fatima

Jul 17, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

A Teacher's Notes on Sun and Moon Letters

There is a lot of half-right advice online about sun and moon letters. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what wastes time, and

Rania

Jul 17, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Frequently Asked Questions About The Difference Between Hamza and Ain

When students first encounter the difference between hamza and ain, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequ

Sami

Jul 17, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About The Rules of Noon Sakinah

If you have ever felt stuck on the rules of noon sakinah, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more encour

Ahmad K.

Jul 17, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Why Arabic Has No Verb "to Be": Where Most Students Go Wrong

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up why Arabic has no verb "to be" — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shou

Layla

Jul 17, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Sun and Moon Letters: Where Most Students Go Wrong

When students first encounter sun and moon letters, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequence, this is fa

Omar

Jul 16, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Why Qalqalah Letters Matters More Than You Think

There is a lot of half-right advice online about qalqalah letters. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what wastes time, and what

Aya

Jul 16, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

A Beginner's Guide to Tajweed of Surah Al-Fatiha

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up tajweed of surah Al-Fatiha — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn'

Youssef

Jul 16, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Root-and-pattern Morphology — A Study Plan That Actually Works

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up root-and-pattern morphology — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn

Mostafa

Jul 16, 2026