Quranic Arabic in plain English

Learn the Language of the Quran — it’s easier than English.

Arabic is easy, because Allah has made it so.

وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

“And We have certainly made the Quran easy for remembrance, so is there anyone who will be mindful?”

Al-Qamar 54:17
Arabic has only three word types — noun, verb, particle — which combine into a murakkab, which is either complete (two sentence types) or incomplete (six phrase types). ARABIC HAS ONLY THREE TYPES OF WORDS حَرْف Particle فِعْل Verb اِسْم Noun + + combine (two or more) to form مُرَكَّب (meaningful) construct …is one of two kinds تَامّ Complete ONLY 2 SENTENCE TYPES Nominal Sentence Verbal Sentence نَاقِص Incomplete 6 COMMON PHRASE TYPES descriptive · prepositional possessive · pointing conjunctional · appositive Learn the three, and how they combine into sentences and phrases — and you can unlock any verse of the Quran.
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Our Purpose

Why was ILMHUB.org Established?

Reading the Quran in Arabic is an act of worship. Many of us have learned to recite the Quran, and this gives us a daily connection with the Book of Allah.

To deepen that connection, the next step is to learn the essential Arabic that helps us understand its meaning and message.

ILMHUB.org was established to support Muslims on this journey through clear English resources. Its purpose is to provide a structured path from reading the Quran in Arabic to understanding its essential language, one step at a time.

Free Courses

Course pages and learning resources

ILMHUB.org gathers free Quranic Arabic lessons, course pages, grammar support, and planned resources in one place for learners who want to understand the Quran in Arabic.

Book One · Foundations

The Language of Quran (Book One)

Beginner–Intermediate

The three types of Arabic words and the key phrase structures found throughout the Quran.

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Book Two · Deeper Structure

The Language of Quran (Book Two)

Intermediate

Verb forms, tense, and the verbal sentence — the doer, the object, and the six morphological patterns.

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Book Three · Complete Command

The Language of Quran (Book Three)

Advanced

Advanced Quranic grammar and extensive vocabulary in context — the full picture.

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Also planned: reading Arabic foundations, Easy Arabic for Muslims, and advanced Quranic Arabic analysis. View all courses.

Your Teacher

Arabic Demystified in Plain English

Ustadh Muhammad Arjan Ali — Quranic Arabic teacher
Ustadh Muhammad Arjan Ali
Author · Teacher · Founder · ILMHUB

ILMHUB was founded by Ustadh Muhammad Arjan Ali, author of The Language of Quran, Easier Than English (Book One), to help Muslims learn the essential grammar and morphology needed to begin understanding the Quran in Arabic through clear English explanations.

His teaching focuses on clarity, structure, and practical understanding. Each lesson is designed to help students understand how Arabic works without being overwhelmed by technical grammar terms.

The aim is simple: to explain the rules of the language in clear English, using illustrated examples and practice-based learning. By strengthening the foundation and breaking complex ideas into manageable steps, students can build confidence and make steady progress.

A Message from Ustadh Muhammad Arjan Ali

I passionately believe that learning beneficial knowledge should be easy, interactive, interesting, and engaging. Learning the Quran should be intellectually and spiritually stimulating. Its message should penetrate the depths of our hearts and inspire us to act upon righteousness.

— Ustadh Muhammad Arjan Ali
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What makes the lessons so clear

Clear English Explanation

Arabic grammar explained in simple, accessible English, without unnecessary technical confusion.

Step-by-Step Structure

Lessons arranged in a logical order so students always know what they are learning and what comes next.

Quran-Focused Learning

Every lesson is connected to real Arabic found in the Quran, Salah, and everyday Islamic recitation.