This module introduces students to the basics of forming sentences in Arabic. This includes verbal and nominal sentences. Students will be introduced to the methods for conjugating simple verbal roots. By the end of the module, learners will be able to read and understand simple texts containing familiar vocabulary, as well as construct their own simple nominal sentences about themselves, their families, and their homes. Learners will expand their repertoire of high frequency vocabulary, both general and Quranic to equip them with the ability to pick out and translate words and phrases in a range of authentic texts.
If this is your first Arabic course at Ribaat, you are required to submit a placement test. Click here for the Arabic Placement test.
Students are expected to attend 2 online classes each week, complete weekly assignments, submit a personal project and a final exam.
Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until November 2nd, 2025.
This is a fast-paced, rigorous course and assignments are due weekly. Read the full policy for Arabic courses at this link:
Arabic Program Policies
This is an online course so students will need:
Text: None required
Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable):
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Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 111-2
Instructor:
Ustadha Samah AtefDate: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Day:
Thursdays & SundaysTime:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST
Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 212
Instructor: Ustadha Alia Selim
Date: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Days:
Mondays & ThursdaysTime:
7:00 - 9:00 am CST
Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 223
Instructor: Ustadha Nadia S. Ahmad
Date: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Day: Mondays & ThursdaysTime: 5:00 - 7:00 pm CST
Ramadan Time: Final Review Session 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 231
Instructor: Ustadha Um Talhah Sadaf Syed
Date: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Days and Time:
Thursdays 12:00 - 2:00 pm & Sundays 11:15 am - 1:15 pm CST