Al-Ajrumiyyah, by Ibn Ajurrum, is a short and famous primer in Arabic grammar. For centuries it has been the gateway text for students of the Arabic language and the Islamic sciences.

In this program you study the text chapter by chapter with a qualified teacher, and those who complete it to the required standard receive an Ijazah in it.

What You Will Learn

• The types of speech and the signs of each
• Declension (i‘rab) and its signs
• Verbs and what governs them
• Nouns in the nominative, accusative and genitive cases
• The subject, object, predicate and other roles in a sentence
• Analysing sentences from the Quran

Who Is This Course For?

The program is for students who can read Arabic and have some basic vocabulary and grammar. It suits students of knowledge, Arabic teachers and anyone who wants a firm grounding in grammar.

How the Classes Work

Each chapter of the text is read, explained and illustrated with examples, followed by exercises in sentence analysis. Memorising the text is encouraged. The program ends with a full reading and an assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to memorise the text?
It is encouraged, as the text is short, but understanding and application are the main requirements.

Is it taught in Arabic or English?
The text is read in Arabic and explained in English, with more Arabic used as you progress.

What level of Arabic do I need?
You should be able to read and understand simple sentences. A grammar course is a good preparation.