Insights & Reflections

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Why Tajweed of Surah Al-Fatiha Matters More Than You Think

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'

Fatima

Jul 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

From Confusion to Confidence: Broken Plurals Explained

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. broken plurals is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walked many students through it

Tarek

Jul 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

The Story Behind Root-and-pattern Morphology

When students first encounter root-and-pattern morphology, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequence, thi

Ahmad K.

Jul 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About Madd Elongation Rules

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up madd elongation rules — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn't. He

Muhammad

Jul 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

7 Practical Exercises for Tajweed of Surah Al-Fatiha

There is a lot of half-right advice online about tajweed of surah Al-Fatiha. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what wastes time

Sami

Jul 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

A Beginner's Guide to The Dual Form

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up the dual form — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn't. Here is wh

Youssef

Jul 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

The Story Behind Why Arabic Has No Verb "to Be"

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

Nady

Jul 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Frequently Asked Questions About Qalqalah Letters

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

Khaled

Jul 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

The Complete Introduction to The Rules of Noon Sakinah

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up the rules of noon sakinah — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn't

Bilal

Jul 11, 2026