The majority of the Muslims are non-native Arabic speakers who rely on the translation of the Holy Quran. Arabic is a versatile language in which one word has different and each word is used in a different context. The slightest change in the meaning of the verse can alter the meaning that is a dire sin.

A book titled Dictionary of Islamic Words and Expressions is published by Darussalam to address this issue. It’s a compilation of Arabic words with their translation and their usage according to grammar. The dictionary shares the meanings of the Arabic words used in the Quran and Sunnah and also describes the special terms of the Arabic language, their meanings, and concepts. Moreover, the readers also learn about the correct synonyms for Arabic words in English words that have the same meaning in Arabic.


The quality of this Islamic dictionary is that each word is written in Arabic with its transliteration followed by a short concise meaning and finally by a description of how, where & when it is to be used. It also includes references to where it may be found.

The author of the book is Mahmoud Ismail Saleh who is a professor of applied linguistics in Riyaz, Saudi Arabia. His abilities in his profession will be helpful for the readers to understand the book’s concepts in a very easy way.
Thus, the book is extremely useful for all people interested in learning Arabic and the language of the Quran and Sunnah. You can learn more about the details of the book here.