Misconceptions On Ism Al-aAdad Wa Al-Maadud Among Students Of Arabic Language In Malaysia

Abstract

This paper discusses ism al- adad wa al-ma dud in the teaching and learning of grammar knowledge The core of discussion revolves around Arabic language educators of various levels in institutions implementing the teaching of grammar knowledge for the topic ism al- adad wa al-ma dud A unique and interesting topic it is frequently mentioned in verses of the Quran and Hadith The target audience for ism al- adad wa al-ma dud is students of all levels of education be it in institutions of higher learning or schools Educators and students of Arabic language in Malaysia are not native speakers of the language or ghair al-natiq bi al- arabiyyah On that basis misconceptions and confusion regarding ism al- adad wa al-ma dud are bound to occur especially among students and involving the issue of gender - muannath feminine and muzakkar masculine This paper attempts to uncover the concepts and operations of ism al- adad wa al-ma dud and the common misconceptions among students