Al-Azkiya : International Journal Languages and Education

To learn a second language is always a bonus in the basket. Arabic language in modern context, is one of the most influential languages of the world which is used by around 300 million people around the globe as a medium of communication. Western cultural hegemony and the rise of materialistic worldview among Muslims resulted in a negative impact on the long-culturally cherished image and value of the Arabic language. To Muslims, Arabic is the language of their constitution (Al-Quran). Being a language of rituals and ibadah, the Arabic language deserves extra care from the Muslim community, which seems to be a lack among many Muslims, which (Arabic language) appeals to be practiced in the family environment as a part of sunnahas well. This research explores an effective way to learn the Arabic Language and articulates a model of teaching and learning the Arabic language in a non-native environment. The paper primarily delineates the experiment of a father in teaching the language in a home environment. It also discusses the methods that can make the process easy and effective. The research summarizes the effective method of teaching and learning the Arabic Language at home. In doing so, the researcher would go through the experiences encountered while teaching the Arabic language to his child, and at the same time justify his experiences with the scholarly writings that came to similar conclusions. The researcher claims the method is proven and suggests to the parents its application if they are interested in teaching a second language at home in a non-native environment.

The Holy Quran is considered the primary and first reference for Muslims, as all the rulings and transactions mentioned in it are based on the constitution and rule that Muslims follow. The texts of the Holy Quran contain many grammatical and rhetorical structures. One of these structures is the use of prepositions to express rulings or stories mentioned in the Holy Quran. Therefore, this study seeks to review the literature that dealt with prepositions in the Holy Quran. It sought to know the contexts of previous studies in which quarter of the Holy Quran they were. And to identify the most common meanings of prepositions mentioned in these studies. This study used desk research by reviewing the librarian study of previous studies. The study found that many previous studies focused on studying prepositions from the first and third quarters of the Holy Quran. The results indicated that the high-frequency prepositions are "Lam," "Ba’," "Min," "Ala," and "Fi." These prepositions are essential for the expression of fundamental concepts such as ownership, means, origin, responsibility, and location. This study recommends conducting more studies in the context of the uses of prepositions in the Holy Quran.

Learning through websites is currently one of the most important means to acquire knowledge and skills, including Arabic language skills. In this context, it is noted that the "Learn Arabic" website offered by the Al Jazeera Media Institute is one of the prominent platforms contributing to the improvement of Arabic language skills for non-native speakers. Therefore, this study adopts a qualitative approach to gather information from various sources to explore the advantages of this site in terms of content and interface. The research results showed that the content of the site is characterized by five elements: grammar, blog, quizzes, courses, and lessons. As for the interface, the site features four characteristics: ease of use, educational videos, interactive exercises, and a user guide. It is suggested that this study be complemented by comparing the learning outcomes of students who use this site with those who do not, to better understand the effectiveness of the site as an educational tool.