Proverbs - Level 3A
pro·verb: a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
Each Fawakih lesson includes a proverb. Though these are not critical to the lesson, they are a great way to better understand language, values, and culture in places influenced by Classical Arabic language. Many students enjoy memorizing these statements!
Please note that the recitation of the proverb initially is by a student, thus may include mistakes. Consider it analogous to a situation in which you hear a fellow classmate called upon to read!
DIRECTIONS
For each proverb listed, try to follow these 5 steps:
Read and pick out any words or grammar that you understand (without looking at translation)
Attempt translation
Watch clip and better understand the proverb
Try to memorize it
Share with someone!
Level 3A
Proverb #2 VIDEO [0:51]
لَيسَ الغِنَى عَن كَثرَةِ العَرَضِ - وَلكِنَّ الغِنَى غِنَى النَّفسِ
~ Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
Proverb #5 VIDEO [0:20]
دَعْ الظَّالِمَ وَالأَ يَّامَ
Proverb #7 VIDEO [1:50]
لا يَرُدُّ القَضَاءَ إلَّا الدُّعاءُ - ولا يَزِيدُ في العُمرِ إلَّا البِرُّ
Proverb #8 VIDEO [2:01]
أَيُّها النَّاسُ: أَفْشُوا السَّلامَ، وأَطْعِمُوا الطعامَ، وصَلُّوا والناسُ نِيَامٌ تَدْخُلوا الجَنَةَ بِسَلَامٍ
Proverb #9 VIDEO [2:22]
أَكْمَلُ المؤمِنِينَ إِيمانًا أَحْسَنُهُم خُلُقًا
Proverb #10 VIDEO [2:47]
يابنَ آدمَ إذا ذَكَرْتَنِي خَاليًا ذَكَرْتُكَ خَاليًا
وَإِذا ذَكَرْتَنِي فِي مَلإٍ ذَكَرْتُكَ فِي مَلإٍ خَيْرٍ مِن الَّذِيْنَ تَذْكُرُنِي فِيْهِم
Proverb #11 VIDEO [0:29]
لا صَلاةَ إلَّا بِقِرَاءَةٍ
Proverb #12 VIDEO [3:47]