How A Data Engineer Learnt To Speak Arabic (Resources + Tips For Success)

00:00 Introduction
00:19 An Important Decision
01:25 My First Course
02:10 Basic Explanation of Nahw & Sarf
04:46 My Second Course
06:17 Balancing Arabic Studies with My Masters
08:10 One year Intensive Arabic Diploma
09:22 Pivoting To Learn How To Speak Arabic
11:31 My Current Routine
12:11 Do You Need To Learn Grammar First To Speak Arabic
13:44 Advice + Principles After 7 Years Of Studying Arabic
19:46 Need To Revive Fusha
Resources Mentioned in The Video (in the order that they were mentioned):
Bayyinah TV: The Dream Program And All of its resources are now offered via a monthly subscription to Bayyinah TV. If you cannot afford it, they are also very generous in giving donations.
bayyinahtv.com/
The Medinah Books Course:
lqtoronto.com/
Qutoof Academy: Courses on Arabic Grammer In Arabic: Ideal for students who have just completed equivalent of Madinah Books or the Dream Program Syllabi.
www.qutoofacademy.com/courses...
Arabic Teacher for The Series AlArabiya Bayna Yadaik:
Dr Ibrahim Helmi:
www.qutoofacademy.com/about/i...
Sibaway Institute: Unique Courses from beginner to more advanced students about different forms of Plurals and how they affect meaning, Balagha etc:
www.sibawayinstitute.com/
AlSalam Institute (Arabic Immersion Year):
alsalam.ac.uk/admissions/isla...
Italki Teachers:
Dr Ahmed Gad:
www.italki.com/en/i/reft/bGdH...
Dr Ali Alkhouli:
www.italki.com/en/i/reft/bGdH...
Ustadh Ahmed Deiab:
www.italki.com/en/i/reft/bGdH...

[@herbertjohn2774]

Alhamdulillah, amazing video, and great to hear your journey and struggles and how you achieved your goals.May Allah (swt) guide and aid us in all our affairs.

[@AzeemAzeem-qe4bn]

Wow, Akeel. We took 7 years to learn Arabic. But Alhamdulillah from your speaking I can understand how much effort you had to put in ...Congratulations and you are so inspirational to everyone who all want to learn this holy Language.

[@SuperSmile411]

This is exactly what I am going through!! I graduated with my BA and I wanted to take a gap year before my Masters to study Arabic. The difference is that I did not have family support for a full time program, so I started online courses. This is the exact video I needed!!

[@mhamed1432]

ما شاء الله، رحلة جميلة لتعلم لغة القران. ربنا يوفقك.

[@almurabitun]

I love your content bro. Is there a chance you could start like a whataApp or zoom group where fellow people could all get together at least once a week and practice our fusha arabic

[@Nssr6.9]

For structured progress, I believe it's important to have a teacher who guides and supports us throughout this long journey (especially for the Nahw and Sarf part), because without structure, we stagnate and might fall into procrastination. During free time, it's essential to learn a lot of vocabulary, watch videos in Arabic even if we don't understand everything, and of course, practicing conversation with a more advanced partner who shares the same goal is crucial.

[@khan.aliasad]

شكرا جزيلًا يا أخي العزيز حياك الله

[@PunishableAnimations]

Very beneficial

[@s.anzary117]

Really glad that I prioritised this video, a beautiful end to a long day. Learnt many new things! Alhamdulillah. Key personal focus points from this video (please do add on if I missed anything!) - It's all about the foundation. ان مل اعمال بنيه, and then enjoying the process, through much trial and error (always ongoing works in progress lol) until we reach our final destination + surrounding yourself with positive and conducive influences + making it a "need" and not just a want. Also, a dua to add, may our Rabb help us all balance between intensity and consistency in our learning and play the long game آميين. May He also envelop your life in barakah, for your generosity in sharing your journey and principles with us, including the entire process, with all its ups, downs and in betweens. Keep inspiring! And as for the conclusion, Ameen to reviving the golden era of those gems of scholars! PS: Ibn Al Qayyim rahimullah is a particular favourite of mine and I'd love to see more related content if it is destined, ان شاءالله. 🍃 جزاك الله خير اخي

[@humanbean6815]

Ma sha Allah next nak in sha Allah

[@ryadh6562]

Great video thank you!

[@user-mf1vd2lq4e]

Mashallah brilliant video! Do you have any tips on translating English into Arabic?

[@kaiirshad]

Great video akhee. Going by what you mentioned in the end, you should also make a video of your journey with regards to your life journey, education and career. That will be inspiring as well! BarakAllahu feeka

[@ashraffj]

Masha Allah! That was really inspirational Akeel.

[@shahnazshaikh6833]

My brother..Baarak Allah feekum...what about learning بلاغة.. people just concentrate on sarf and nahw for understanding the Quran...when balagha is most important...the enemies of islam too learn sarf and nahw and then point out and say there are grammatical mistakes in the quran...and try to lead others astray...but those who study balagha know exactly what those words mean..if only the enemies learned balagha they would except islam...please do learn balagha..its a very important science in the study of tbe Quran

[@AkeelAhamedInsights]

For pointing this out جزاك الله خيرا كثيرا , You are 100% correct! Without balagha, many orientalists try to find mistakes in the Qur’an with just their understanding of Nahw and sarf which isn’t sufficient to say the least. However, I by no means have completed my journey of studying the vast ocean of the Arabic language. This is still the very beginning. And Balagha remains a science I am looking forward to delving into more in the near future in sha allah.

[@lexicallycorrect]

Brother just to correct you, shaikh Dr v abdur Rahim is still alive. May Allah preserve him. You used rahimahullah which is used for deceased intentionally.

[@AkeelAhamedInsights]

Shukran for pointing this out brother. I apologize. It would have been better to say حفظه الله

[@lexicallycorrect]

@@AkeelAhamedInsights BarakAllahu feek. May Allahu taala preserve you upon khair and give you aafiyah in this duniya and akhirah. Ameen. Ever since I found your channel, I have been consistently viewing your video. Alhamdulillah, I am benefiting with your admonitions. Jazakallah khair wa ahsan al jaza.

[@abubakr7304]

Well he has passed away now. Rahimahullah rahmatan waasian