My last post reminded me of “A Is for Allah.” It was written by Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) for his daughter to teach the Arabic alphabet. You can read all the lyrics here. I think it is a very beautiful song.
Archive for the ‘Arabic’ Category
A Is for Allah
Posted in Arabic, Islam, Muslims on July 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
.com in Arabic
Posted in Arabic on May 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I heard several months ago that it was going to be possible to use non-latin letters to type in web addresses. It is finally possible. The first non-latin suffix is in Arabic: مصر. (there are two others as well). You can read more at CNN or the BBC. You can see an example at Egypt’s [...]
The Wonder of the Birth of the Messiah
Posted in Arabic, Jesus Christ, Worship on December 23, 2009 | 12 Comments »
This is a great video of an Arabic Christmas Carol. It brings together things that don’t seem to fit and yet are true of our Savior. Certainly some of you will watch this and think that this could never happen, that God could never do this – you may even think it is blasphemy. I [...]
Charles Spurgeon in Arabic
Posted in Arabic on July 22, 2009 | 5 Comments »
In one of the comments Paul pointed me to a site that has Charles Spurgeon’s catechism in Arabic (or you can read it in English). Spurgeon was one of the greatest 19th century preachers. I am always encouraged when I read his sermons. As a student of Arabic I am happy to see this translated.
