Arabic Word by Word

Arabic Word by Word

Arabic Word by Word is a podcast 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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July 6, 2025 12 mins
In this episode you will learn about the expression 'insha'Allah', what each word means, and how and why Muslims use it so often. We quote Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave) 18:23-24 where 'insha'Allah' is mentioned it in the Quran and also mention Surah 28 Al-Qasas (The Story) which talks about arrogance and disbelief in Allah SWT.
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This episode explains the important differences between salah and du'a before diving into some deeper questions such as "Do I need to say my du'a out loud?", "Can I make du'a during salah?" and others.
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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.
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March 1, 2025 18 mins
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?
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February 23, 2025 9 mins
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.
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February 22, 2025 2 mins
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.
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