How to use arabic dictionary for sarf study and meaning ?
sarf
Dictionary :
Hans Wehr
- Modern Writter Arabic written mid 1900s by Hans wehr, a German orientalist.
- Be Aware that there might be variation sometimes in classical and modern definitions of the same word.
- First Figure out the root letters of فِعْلٌ (Fi’l) , and then search the root letters in the dictionary
- In the begining there will be a alphabet ( ‘a’ / ‘u’ / ‘i’ ), which represents the حركات on the ع letter of فعل مضارع
- Next will be the Masdar مصدر
- It shows Family 1 meaning first followed by Family 2-10 if they exist
- Any word that share same root letters but are not part of sarf families are shown at last after Family 1-10
- Harf in the Bracket shows how meaning changes when used with harf
- s.o. - someone , s.t. - something
- Available at : ejtaal.net
More Resources for Hans Wehr
Blog on How to read Hans wehr :
Blog on Abbrevations in Hans Wehr :
Quran Hive :
Quran Hive - Sarf of word : quranhive.com/surah
Click on Learn Button and select I’raab(Grammar) to see I’raab of the ayah
Click in ‘i’ button that appears on hovering over a word in ayah
Aratools
AraTools.com aratools.com is an online resource that helps you look up Arabic words, find their root letters, and explore their meanings
AraTools will break down the word, showing:
- Root letters of the word.
- Conjugations and derivations from the root.
- Possible meanings and definitions for the word and its variations.
How to Use Lane’s Lexicon for Qur’anic Arabic Study
Lane’s Lexicon is an invaluable resource for anyone studying classical Arabic, especially the language of the Qur’an. This dictionary provides deep insights into the root meanings of Arabic words, helping you understand the context and richness behind Qur’anic terms.
Lane’s Lexicon is available at (Check under menu & move LL upward) : https://ejtaal.net/aa
Lane’s Lexicon is structured like most dictionaries, but it doesn’t alphabetize words based on their surface forms. Instead, all words are indexed under their root.
Each root entry in Lane’s Lexicon includes:
- Meanings: Core meanings of the root and its derivatives.
- Qur’anic Contexts: It often lists where the word appears in the Qur’an and how it is used.
- Scholarly Notes: Lane included notes from classical scholars and lexicographers
Let’s say you’re studying the word rahmah (mercy) in the Qur’an, which comes from the root ر ح م (r-ḥ-m). Open Lane’s Lexicon to the root “r-ḥ-m” to explore all its derivations like raḥīm (merciful) and raḥmān (compassionate), along with detailed explanations and how these words are used in Islamic texts.
After finding a word’s meaning in Lane’s Lexicon, see a tafsir for the Qur’anic context. This will help solidify understanding of how the word is used within the broader Qur’anic message.