Lesson 1 - Sarf

Question 1

What is the definition of Sarf?

Answer 1

Sarf is a branch of knowledge which deals with the origin and history of words and the rules for their formation and derivation

Question 2

What is the purpose of Sarf?

Answer 2

The purpose of Sarf is to help one pronounce the words properly

Question 3

What is the definition of a Kalimah and name its types

Answer 3

A Kalimah (aka Mufrad) is a singular word that indicates on a singular meaning

Its types are:

Ism
Fi’l
Harf

Question 4

Define Ism and give an example

Answer 4

Noun. A mufrad that has a complete meaning by itself and does not contain a tense. E.g. Kitab

Question 5

Define Fi’l and give an example

Answer 5

Verb. A mufrad that has a complete meaning by itself and contains a tense e.g. Kataba

Question 6

Define Harf and give an example

Answer 6

Particle. A mufrad that does not have a complete meaning by itself e.g. في