Madinah Book 4: advanced Arabic, morphology, and Islamic texts
Study the fourth and final volume of the Madinah Method, focusing on advanced grammatical analysis, morphology, word patterns, and the understanding of more demanding Arabic and Islamic texts.
In-depth grammatical analysis I‘rāb
- More independent analysis of word functions in the sentence
- Study of long and complex structures
- Review and deeper study of advanced rules
- Applying i‘rāb to continuous texts
Morphology and word formation Sarf
- In-depth study of roots and patterns
- Analysis of verbal and nominal forms
- Study of derivatives and morphological structures
- Applying morphology to the vocabulary encountered
Reading advanced Arabic texts Texts
- Reading more demanding texts
- Analysis of vocabulary and complex constructions
- Detailed comprehension and reformulation
- Developing independence with non-pedagogical texts
Islamic texts and the language of the sciences Application
- Work on adapted texts from tafsir, hadith, or fiqh
- Acquiring the necessary specialised vocabulary
- Grammatical and morphological analysis of the passages studied
- Preparation for specialised pathways based on the student’s goals
Expression and synthesis Mastery
- Writing summaries and syntheses
- More structured written expression
- Oral presentation of studied material
- Final assessment and guidance toward a specialised pathway
The fourth and final volume of the Madinah Method
Madinah Book 4 is the fourth and final volume of the Arabic-learning method used at the Islamic University of Madinah.
It continues the progression of the first three volumes with more in-depth work on grammar, grammatical analysis, and morphology.
This level aims to make the student more independent in analysing structures, studying sarf and morphological patterns, and reading and understanding advanced Arabic and Islamic texts.
- Analyse sentence grammar in greater depth.
- Deepen your understanding of morphology and word patterns.
- Read more demanding Arabic and Islamic texts.
- Develop structured writing and independent comprehension.
Who is this level for?
- Students who have completed Madinah Book 3 or have an equivalent level.
- Students who want to complete the full Madinah Books programme.
- Those who want to deepen their study of nahw and sarf.
- Students of Islamic sciences who want to strengthen their linguistic tools.
Frequently asked questions about Level 4
Is Madinah Book 4 an official volume of the method?
How long does Level 4 take?
What is studied in particular in Book 4?
What happens if I complete the level before using all 96 hours?
What happens if I have not used all 96 hours after 12 months?
Can I temporarily pause my lessons?
How are absences handled?
Can I change the pace of 2 hours per week?
96 hours of lessons at a fixed pace of 2 hours per week
Level 4 includes a total credit of 96 hours of one-to-one lessons. The pace for this plan is fixed at 2 hours per week, with a target of 48 weeks of lessons, or about one year.
Payment is spread over 12 monthly payments of 8 hours. The 48 weeks are a progression target; they are not an expiry date for your lesson credit.
- 96 hours of one-to-one lessons in total.
- 2 hours of lessons per week.
- 48 weeks of lessons as a learning target.
- 12 monthly payments, each corresponding to 8 hours.
- Dedicated teacher and pedagogical follow-up after lessons.
Your lesson credit remains available until it is used
If lessons are postponed because of holidays, authorised absences, or a temporary pause, your remaining hours are not lost. You may continue beyond 48 weeks and beyond the 12 monthly payments until your remaining credit is used.
Absences, rescheduling, and temporary pauses
- A lesson cancelled at least 3 hours in advance can be moved to the end of your schedule.
- Rescheduling is available up to 3 absences per month.
- If these conditions are not met, the lesson is deducted from your hour credit.
- A temporary pause in lessons is possible.
- During a pause, monthly payments continue, but lessons not taken are moved to the end of your schedule.
- The subscription involves a commitment of 12 monthly payments and cannot be cancelled before the commitment ends.
Programme validation and additional hours
- Book 4 is the final level of the Madinah Method programme.
- If the learning objectives are validated before all 96 hours are used, the remaining hours can be used to continue deepening your Arabic according to the learning pathway defined with your teacher.
- If you have used all 96 hours but have not yet completed the level, you can add hours with the Flex plan.
- The pace for this plan remains fixed at 2 hours per week.
Assessment and validation of Madinah Book 4
The final assessment checks your independence in reading, your command of grammar and morphology, and your ability to analyse more advanced texts.
After completing Book 4, your teacher can guide you toward further language study, nahw, sarf, balagha, or preparation for more advanced study of the Islamic sciences.
- Assessment of reading and comprehension.
- Grammatical and morphological analysis.
- Assessment of written expression and synthesis.
- Al-Dirassa certificate after completing the level.
- Personalised guidance toward the next step best suited to your goals.
Complete the Madinah Method with Book 4
Book a free assessment to confirm your prerequisites and begin your 96-hour programme at 2 hours per week.
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