Linguistic aspects related to the Verbal Noun

We will delve into the linguistic aspects related to the verbal noun ( Masdar). We will discuss the patterns of verbal nouns and extra meanings associated with them. We will examine the Masdar Meemee and compare it with the normal Masdar. There will be many examples from the Quran and other linguistic discussions. We will see other usages of the Masdar such as the absolute object.

This course will delve into the finer points of Classical Arabic grammar and will explain why the eloquence of the Qur’an is unprecedented and unmatched.The subjects covered in the course will be related predominately to rhetoric ( I'lmul Ma'ani) and a basic understanding of Arabic will be highly recommended.