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Identifying the Active vs. Passive Voice in Arabic (Present Tense)

A "The Arabic Reader" Handout

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Imam Marc Manley
Jun 08, 2025
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There are many milestones for students to achieve in their pursuit of studying the Arabic language. One of those is the ability to identify when a verb is being used in the active and passive voices, particularly in the present tense. Below is a short summary and guide to provide, in shā’ Allāh, some useful hints towards achieving that goal.

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