Insights & Reflections

Student Stories & Tips

The Complete Introduction to A Student's First Phone Call in Arabic

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up a student's first phone call in Arabic — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. T

Aya

Jul 25, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Frequently Asked Questions About Verb Forms I through X

When students first encounter verb forms I through X, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequence, this is

Rania

Jul 25, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

3 Practical Exercises for 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

Muhammad

Jul 24, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

Why Speaking Early Beats Perfect Grammar: Where Most Students Go Wrong

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. why speaking early beats perfect grammar is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walke

Dina

Jul 24, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

5 Common Mistakes With Luxor for Arabic Learners — and How to Fix Them

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

Nady

Jul 24, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

How to Master Setting Realistic 90-day Goals (Without Burning Out)

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up setting realistic 90-day goals — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shou

Yasmin

Jul 24, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

Why A Doctor Learning Arabic for Her Patients Matters More Than You Think

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. a doctor learning Arabic for her patients is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walk

Khaled

Jul 24, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

5 Common Mistakes With The Science of Qira'at — and How to Fix Them

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. the science of qira'at is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walked many students th

Amr

Jul 24, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

3 Things Every Learner Should Know About A Convert's Journey to Reading Quran

If you have ever felt stuck on a convert's journey to reading Quran, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is

Huda

Jul 24, 2026