Lesson 18: Relative Pronouns (الأسماء الموصولة)
Relative Pronouns in Arabic
These are extremely common in the Quran and connect clauses:
| Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ٱلَّذِي | Who / Which / That (m. sg.) |
| ٱلَّتِي | Who / Which / That (f. sg.) |
| ٱلَّذِينَ | Those who / The ones who (m. pl.) |
| ٱلَّذَاتِ | Those who (f. pl.) |
Examples from the Quran:
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِي خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ — All praise to Allah who created the heavens. (Quran 35:1)
ٱلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ — Those who believe and do righteous deeds. (Quran 2:25)