Insights & Reflections

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

Layla

Jun 12, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

5 Things Every Learner Should Know About Why Arabic Has No Verb "to Be"

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. why Arabic has no verb "to be" is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walked many stu

Bilal

Jun 12, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About Root-and-pattern Morphology

If you have ever felt stuck on root-and-pattern morphology, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more enco

Ismail

Jun 12, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Root-and-pattern Morphology: Where Most Students Go Wrong

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

Ahmed

Jun 12, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

7 Practical Exercises for 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

Khaled

Jun 12, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Understanding The Eloquence of Quranic Imagery: A Practical Guide

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up the eloquence of Quranic imagery — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They sh

Fatima

Jun 12, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Understanding Sun and Moon Letters: A Practical Guide

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

Muhammad

Jun 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

7 Things Every Learner Should Know About Root-and-pattern Morphology

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

Omar

Jun 11, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Understanding The Difference Between Hamza and Ain: A Practical Guide

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

Mariam

Jun 11, 2026