What is the best way to learn the Classical Arabic (Fusha)?

Question

I know the Arabic script, and can read the Quran. But I have no understanding of what I'm reading. What is the best route to learning Classical Arabic? Most of the guides I've seen (in the UK) deal only with modern Arabic.Should I learn this first, or can I go straight into learning the Classical Arabic of the Quran?My main reason for learning Quranic Arabic, is that its poetic force simply does not come through in English. The translations I have looked at are, poetically speaking, dull. Which is a pity. And I don't see that changing any time soon.

Answer 1

If you can read Arabic, I recommend starting with short Arabic stories or paragraphs to learn the meanings of new vocabulary. Also, understanding grammar will help you better grasp the meaning of sentences.

Answer 2

My understanding is:

1. You know how to read Arabic perfectly.
2. You cannot understand the meaning of what you are reading.
3. you want to start understanding Arabic by using the Qura'an.

I have few recommendations for you:

1. Read the translated copy of Qura'an in English.
2. Use an Arabic-Arabic dictionary which you can find in book stores or online. This will help you get similar words that you can translate to English and help you digest the meaning better.
3. Get in touch with Arabic speakers that are either from Al-Qurashi Tribe or any equal historical tribes, majored in Arabic language or Islam religion, or go to the nearest masjed (Muslim praying place) near you and find someone who had gone through what you are looking to go through and keep the communication going with them.
4. *A lot of masjeds offered classes in this regards.

Best of luck.