Insights & Reflections
Explore our curated collection of articles, language resources, and insights on Egyptian Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, Quran & Tajweed, and Arab culture.
Qalqalah Letters: Where Most Students Go Wrong
Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up qalqalah letters — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn't. Here is
Ismail
Jul 28, 2026
A Teacher's Notes on Madd Elongation Rules
When students first encounter madd elongation rules, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequence, this is f
Youssef
Jul 28, 2026
From Confusion to Confidence: The Makhaarij (articulation Points) Explained
If you have ever felt stuck on the makhaarij (articulation points), you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is m
Ismail
Jul 28, 2026
5 Practical Exercises for The Makhaarij (articulation Points)
There is a lot of half-right advice online about the makhaarij (articulation points). After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what wa
Fatima
Jul 28, 2026
Understanding The Makhaarij (articulation Points): A Practical Guide
Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. the makhaarij (articulation points) is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walked man
Mariam
Jul 28, 2026
From Confusion to Confidence: The Dual Form Explained
If you have ever felt stuck on the dual form, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more encouraging than y
Huda
Jul 28, 2026
Why Why Arabic Has No Verb "to Be" Matters More Than You Think
There is a lot of half-right advice online about why Arabic has no verb "to be". After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what wastes
Muhammad
Jul 28, 2026
7 Common Mistakes With The Difference Between Hamza and Ain — and How to Fix Them
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
Mostafa
Jul 28, 2026
What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About The Accusative Case
Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up the accusative case — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn't. Here
Mostafa
Jul 28, 2026
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