Mar 13, 2025
# Lesson 4: Understanding Qur'anic Grammar Rules - The Number of Arabic Nouns
## Introduction
- Continuation of Part 1 on the numbers of Arabic nouns.
- Arabic nouns can be singular, dual, or plural.
- Singular: The basic form.
- Dual: Done by adding 'Alif Noon' or 'Ya Noon'.
- Plural masculine sound: Adding 'Waw Noon' or 'Ya Noon'.
- Plural feminine sound: Adding 'Alif Ta'.
- Broken plural: Irregular forms.
- Understanding the number of nouns is vital for Quranic interpretation.
## Importance of Knowing the Number of the Noun
- Relates to the words used before nouns and words used instead of nouns.
- Determines the use of demonstrative pronouns (such as, those, that).
## Demonstrative Pronouns
### Singular Nouns
- Distinguish between masculine and feminine nouns.
- Use 'this' or 'these'.
### Dual Nouns
- Rarely used in the Quran.
### Plural Nouns
- Common in the Quran.
- Use the pronoun 'those'.
- Used for both masculine and feminine nouns.
- Examples:
- Masculine plural: 'Criminals' → Use 'these'.
- Feminine plural: Use 'those' and 'those' with broken plural.
- Example with 'Companions' (broken plural).
- 'Those' used for masculine plural noun.
## Reference Pronouns for Nouns
### Singular Pronouns
- Discussed in Lesson 2.
### Dual Pronouns
- Used only once in the Quran.
### Plural Pronouns
- Common in the Quran.
#### Pronoun: 'We'
- Used for emphasis and grandeur.
- Example: Allah uses 'We' to refer to Himself.
- Suffix 'Noon Alif' → 'Our Book'.
#### Pronoun: 'You (plural)'
- Used for addressing the collective.
- Suffix 'Kaf Meem' → 'Your Book'.
#### Pronoun: 'They'
- Commonly used, especially with masculine plural nouns.
- Example: 'Except the sorcerers'.
- Suffix form → 'Their Book'.
#### Pronoun: 'They' (for feminine plural)
- Used exclusively for feminine plural nouns.
- Example: Used with 'My daughters'.
- Suffix form for feminine plural nouns.
## Conclusion
- Knowing the numbers of nouns helps in selecting the correct demonstrative pronouns.
- Familiarize with plural nouns pronouns: 'We', 'You', 'They', 'They' (feminine).
- Homework assigned for practice.
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