1 - Introduction

Question 1

Define Kalima and state its divisions

Answer 1

Kalima is a word used for a specific individual meaning

its divisions: Fi’l, Ism, Harf

Question 2

Define Fi’l

Answer 2

Fi’l is a word with an independent meaning that has a tense

Question 3

Define Ism

Answer 3

Ism is a word with an independent meaning and does not have a tense

Question 4

Define Harf

Answer 4

Harf is a word without an independent meaning, it cannot be understood on its own but with a Fi’l or ism

Question 5

State the 3 divisions of F’il and their subdivisions

Answer 5

1) Maadhi Mudaari’ ‘amr
2) Ma’roof Majhool
3) Muthbit Manfi

Question 6

Which division must Amr Hadhir fall into?

Answer 6

it must be Ma’roof and Muthbit

Question 7

What is the difference between Fi’l Ma’roof and Majhool?

Answer 7

Ma’roof - Subject (do-er) known
Majhool - “ unknown

ie who is the verb attributed to? the subject (maroof) or the object (majhool)