Classical Arabic program

tile work*New Thursday Arabic Program

Classical Arabic: The Gateway

Taught by Imam Mohamad Jebara

This newly designed program is an Intensive one-year, degree program; the first in a three year bachelor’s degree in Classical Arabic.  Recognized by several renowned universities; including The University of Islamic Sciences (Malaysia), Al-Qarawiyyin University (Fez, Morocco), Muhammadiyyah University (Indonesia) and Al-Azhar University (Lebanon), this program is unique for merging the knowledge of Islam’s golden age with modern methods of teaching, to make this the easiest, most efficient way to learn the Arabic language. Covering the essentials of Classical Arabic grammar and conversation, based on several classical texts , including Al-Ājurrūmiyyah, Qatrun-Nada, The Alfiyyah of Ibni Malik, Al-Kitab of Sibawayh, and many others. The program will commence with a detailed history of the Arabic language, its structure, syntax, logic and shall cover a detailed look at nouns, verbs, and particles; how they are recognized and their usage in the language.  A thorough understanding of the grammatical states of words and a critical engagement in grammatical analyses will be covered, with a look at I’lal, ibdal, and many others.  By the end of the year, students who successfully complete the full program will:

  • Have an excellent grasp and understanding of essential grammar rules at the level of proficiency
  • Be able to construct sentences comfortably in Classical Arabic, while understanding the grammatical functions of each word in the sentence
  • Build a large vocabulary base (with over 5,000 words)
  • Comfortably read and comprehend Classical Arabic sentences
  • Possess a deep understanding of the structure, logic and methodology of the language

 When: Every Thursday, Commenced Thursday February 14th, 2012

Where: West end of Ottawa

Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm *

 Enrollment: $100 per month**

*Please note class starts at 5pm Sharp!

**The instructor is volunteering his time to teach this program, all proceeds collected from the program will go towards the purchase of a facility for a full-time school called Andalusia College.

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SPREAD THE LOVE

“Spread the love” is a project of the Cordova Spiritual Education Center and its branches, Cordova Academy, Andalusia College and Cordova Care. Its mission is to establish UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT, FRIENDSHIP, and LOVE between the Muslim community and all other communities in the City of Ottawa for 2013.

This week, Cordova Academy’s students shall be making history! For being the first Islamic organization, in Ottawa, to officially visit a Jewish Synagogue, with the aim of fostering FRIENDSHIP, RESPECT and LOVE between our two communities.

Here are the details:

On SUNDAY MARCH 10th, at 12 pm SHARP, we will be visiting the Bethshalom Synagogue, details:

http://www.bethshalom.ca/

WHAT WILL WE DO?

In following with our prophet’s tradition, we are going to establish UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT, FRIENDSHIP, and LOVE between our two communities. Cordova Academy’s students will be presenting the Synagogue with Islamic gifts, including original work of calligraphy, a Qur`an, books, a beautiful hand-made prayer mat, prayer beads, and other cultural gifts.

Every Cordova student will be going with at least one flower, which they shall give to one member of the Jewish community.

If you are interested, please feel free to join us, on condition that you too bring flowers and spread the love!

Likewise, the Jewish community will be presenting us with a special gift of their religious articles, which shall be placed on display at Andalusia College.

-Cordova Academy Team

ps. You will be required to cover your head at the Synagogue so be prepared to wear a Kippah.