Insights & Reflections

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

5 Common Mistakes With Why Arabic Has No Verb "to Be" — and How to Fix Them

If you have ever felt stuck on why Arabic has no verb "to be", you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more e

Huda

Jul 4, 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

Ahmad K.

Jul 4, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About Verb Forms I through X

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

Hassan

Jul 4, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About Verb Forms I through X

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

Layla

Jul 4, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

3 Practical Exercises for The Dual Form

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

Yasmin

Jul 4, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

A Teacher's Notes on The Difference Between Hamza and Ain

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up the difference between hamza and ain — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. The

Ismail

Jul 4, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

The Story Behind Stopping Signs in the Mushaf

When students first encounter stopping signs in the mushaf, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequence, th

Hassan

Jul 4, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About The Difference Between Hamza and Ain

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. the difference between hamza and ain is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walked ma

Amr

Jul 3, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Why Stopping Signs in the Mushaf Matters More Than You Think

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. stopping signs in the mushaf is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walked many stude

Ahmad K.

Jul 3, 2026