Al-Balagha Al-Wadiha for studying Arabic rhetoric
Arabic rhetoric · البلاغة العربية

Online Balagha course: study Arabic rhetoric

Learn to understand the expressive richness of Arabic through a progressive course devoted to Balagha, from the fundamental concepts to in-depth analysis of literary and Quranic texts.

From clear expression to advanced rhetorical analysis

Study progressively the sciences of ma‘ani, bayan and badi‘, then learn to identify the devices that give Arabic texts their precision and expressive force.

Lessons are one-to-one. The teacher adapts explanations, examples and analysed texts to the student’s actual level.

البلاغة العربية

Understand expressive choices in Arabic

Balagha studies how meaning can be expressed with precision, clarity and strength according to context.

It notably includes the sciences of ma‘ani, bayan and badi‘.

The student learns to identify similes, metaphors, kinaya, emphasis, changes in word order and other stylistic choices.

This study helps develop a genuine linguistic sensitivity and improves understanding of Arabic texts.

What you will learn

Understand Ma‘ani

Analyse how structures adapt to context and intention.

Study Bayan

Understand simile, metaphor and kinaya.

Discover Badi‘

Identify the devices that enrich expression and style.

Analyse texts

Apply the concepts studied to literary and Quranic texts.

Understand nuances

Study taqdim, ta’khir, hadhf and dhikr.

Develop your linguistic sensitivity

Learn to appreciate the richness of Arabic formulations more precisely.

The three Arabic Balagha pathways

Start at the level that matches your prior knowledge. The course progresses from a structured introduction to Arabic rhetoric toward advanced analysis and the study of traditional works.

Level 1 · Product 35

Al-Balagha Al-Wadiha

72 hours · 2 hrs/week · 9 months

Discover the foundations of Arabic rhetoric and learn to identify the main expressive devices in accessible texts.

  • Introduction to Balagha
  • ‘Ilm al-ma‘ani
  • ‘Ilm al-bayan
  • ‘Ilm al-badi‘
  • Tashbih
  • Isti‘ara
  • Kinaya
  • Declarative and non-declarative styles
Level 2 · Product 36

Al-Balagha Al-Muyassara

72 hours · 2 hrs/week · 9 months

Deepen your study of Balagha and develop your ability to analyse literary and Quranic texts.

  • In-depth rhetorical analysis
  • Figures and stylistic imagery
  • Rhetorical embellishments
  • Taqdim and ta’khir
  • Hadhf and dhikr
  • Analysis of literary texts
  • Analysis of Quranic texts
  • Developing linguistic sensitivity
Advanced level · Product 37

Traditional Balagha

96 hours · 2 hrs/week · 12 months

Move on to classical Balagha works, master their terminology and deepen your rhetorical analysis of Arabic texts.

  • Traditional rhetorical terminology
  • Reading classical texts
  • In-depth literary analysis
  • In-depth Quranic analysis
  • Study of rhetorical reasoning
  • Comparison of different rhetorical devices
  • Guided reading of a traditional work
  • Developing stylistic sensitivity

Have you already studied Balagha?

Book a free 30-minute assessment . The teacher will assess your prior knowledge and guide you to the appropriate level.

A progressive course for learning to analyse texts

  • Level 1: 72 hours over 9 monthly instalments of 8 hours.
  • Level 2: 72 hours over 9 monthly instalments of 8 hours.
  • Advanced level: 96-hour credit over 12 monthly instalments of 8 hours.
  • Pace: 2 hours of lessons per week.
  • Format: one-to-one lessons with a dedicated teacher.
  • Progression: moving to the next level depends on mastering the learning objectives.

Who is this course for?

  • Students who already have a good foundation in Arabic.
  • People who want to deepen their understanding of texts.
  • Students of Arabic literature.
  • Students of Islamic sciences.
  • People who want to better understand the rhetorical features of the Quran.
  • Students who want to access traditional Balagha works.
Prerequisite: Balagha requires a sufficient command of Arabic and its grammatical structures. Depending on your level, the teacher may advise you to strengthen your Modern Standard Arabic or nahw first.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Balagha is the science of Arabic rhetoric. It studies, among other things, how meaning is expressed precisely according to context and the stylistic devices used.

The course introduces ma‘ani, bayan and badi‘, which examine different aspects of Arabic expression and style.

Yes, if the assessment confirms that you already master the fundamental concepts of level 1.

It helps you identify certain devices of wording, imagery and construction found in Quranic texts.

A good understanding of Arabic and sufficient grammatical foundations are recommended to analyse the examples studied.

Start Balagha at the level suited to your knowledge

Book a free 30-minute assessment. The teacher will check your Arabic level and your knowledge of rhetoric to guide you toward Al-Balagha Al-Wadiha, Al-Balagha Al-Muyassara or the traditional pathway.

Testimonials

Our students speak about us

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Laura Pociene

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I want to say a big thanks to IMAN
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Saida

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Alhamdulillah I‘m very pleased with the arabic and Qur’an lessons I receive from teacher Umm Tasneem and I‘m also content with the al-dirassa administration team who were very quick in answering any questions I had. In a month I progressed a lot and I cannot wait to continue my studies with al-dirassa. May Allah reward everyone at al-dirassa.
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Very good
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Nabeela

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My Qur’an teacher is fantastic, she teaches me in a loving and kind way where I look forward to the lessons and learn so much. My Arabic teacher is equally as nice and has a lot of patience with me, she has great expertise in the field and I’ve progressed really quickly with her. Thank you Al-dirassa!
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