Basics of Arabic: A Complete Grammar, Workbook, and LexiconBasics of Arabic by Ayman Ibrahim is an introductory grammar, workbook, and lexicon for learning Modern Standard Arabic. This book is designed for students approaching Arabic for the first time and provides them with all the tools necessary to develop skills in reading and writing Arabic. Basics of Arabic by Ayman Ibrahim is an introductory grammar, workbook, and lexicon for learning Modern Standard Arabic. This book is designed for students