Arabic Word by Word
Arabic Word by Word is for anyone interested in understanding common Arabic words and expressions and the deeper meaning behind them. The hosts are both Muslim, one since birth and the other a recent revert. One is a native Arabic speaker and the other a native English speaker. Join us to learn more about this beautiful language and when and how to use these expressions.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
You may have heard of halal meat, but 'halal' can be used to describe many things in our lives, and the same goes for 'haram'. In this episode, Youssef and Heather go over the terms 'haram' and 'halal' (previously mentioned in the episode on Ramadan) and give examples for each.
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Ramadan Kareem! Today is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. In this episode, we explain what Muslims do during Ramadan and the reasons why. We paint a picture of the vibes on the streets in Egypt, but we suggest you look up pictures and videos to get a real feel for how it looks.
What's the most important lesson you think we get from Ramadan?
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
In this episode, we explain what "alhamdulillah" means and give you various examples of when you may hear it and when you can use it. Some of the situations we mention may surprise you, but we hope you will have a deeper understanding of this phrase and the mindset behind it by the end of the episode, insha'Allah.
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Welcome to the first episode of the Arabic word by word podcast! In this episode, we briefly introduce ourselves and the podcast before going over the common phrase "bismillah" باسم الله and teaching you when you can use it.