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B2 noun #3,000 پرکاربردترین 8 دقیقه مطالعه

إِصْلَاح

islah رتبه 3,000

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها إِصْلَاح در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, you should think of 'إِصْلَاح' as a big word for 'fixing' something. While you usually learn 'taslih' for fixing a toy or a bike, 'islah' is used when you want to say something is becoming 'good' (salih) again. You might hear it in very simple contexts like 'fixing a mistake' or 'making things better' between friends. It's a bit formal for A1, but it's good to know because it shares the same root as 'saliha' (good/pious), which you will see often. Focus on the idea of 'making things right.' Imagine a broken heart or a broken friendship; 'islah' is the magic word to fix those. You won't use it to fix your shoes, but you might use it to talk about 'fixing' your homework with a teacher's help. It's the start of your journey into understanding how Arabic builds words from roots. The root S-L-H is all about being 'okay' or 'good,' and 'islah' is the action of getting back to that 'okay' state. Even at this level, knowing it's a 'good' word helps you understand the vibe of a sentence.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'إِصْلَاح' in more specific social ways. You might use it when talking about 'fixing' your daily routine or 'improving' your study habits. It’s also the time to learn the common phrase 'islah al-nafs' (improving oneself). If you are reading simple news headlines, you might see 'islah' used with words like 'education' (ta'lim) or 'streets' (shawari'). You are moving beyond just 'fixing' things to 'improving' systems in a simple way. You should also notice the difference between 'aslaha' (the verb: he fixed/reformed) and 'islah' (the noun: reform/fixing). For example, you can say 'I want to reform my life' (uridu islah hayati). This level is about expanding the word from just 'fixing a problem' to 'making a situation better.' You will also encounter it in religious or moral stories where a character tries to 'do islah' among people. It’s a very positive word that shows you are trying to be helpful and constructive.

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By B1, 'إِصْلَاح' becomes a key vocabulary item for discussing social issues and intermediate-level news. You should be comfortable using it to discuss 'economic reform' (islah iqtisadi) or 'political reform' (islah siyasi) in a basic way. You will also learn the plural form, 'islahat' (reforms). At this stage, you should understand that 'islah' is the preferred word for 'reconciliation.' If two people are fighting, 'islah baynahuma' (reconciling between them) is the goal. You are also expected to distinguish 'islah' from its synonyms like 'tahsin' (improvement). Remember: 'islah' implies there was a flaw or a corruption that needed to be removed. You will start seeing this word in essays about social change or in speeches. It's a bridge to more academic Arabic. You should be able to form sentences like 'The government is working on the reform of the health sector' (al-hukuma ta'mal 'ala islah qita' al-siha). This shows you can use the word in a professional, albeit simple, context.

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At B2, you are expected to understand the full political and historical weight of 'إِصْلَاح.' You should know about the 'Islah Movement' (Harakat al-Islah) in the context of Arab history and the 'Nahda.' You can use the word to discuss complex topics like 'structural reforms' (islahat haykaliyya) or 'judicial reform' (islah qada'i). You should also be aware of the word's role in legal and formal documents. For example, a 'reformatory' is 'mu'assasa islahiyya.' Your usage should reflect an understanding of 'islah' as a systematic process. You can use it to talk about 'reforming the discourse' (islah al-khitab). At this level, you also understand the nuance of 'islah' as a masdar that can take an object in an idafa construction. You should be able to debate the pros and cons of certain 'islahat' in a society. The word is no longer just 'fixing'; it is about 'restructuring' and 'rectifying' complex entities like governments, laws, and ideologies.

At the C1 level, your understanding of 'إِصْلَاح' should reach a philosophical and stylistic depth. You can use it to discuss the 'restoration of balance' in a cosmic or ecological sense. You should be familiar with its usage in classical literature and theology, particularly the concept of 'islah al-qulub' (rectification of hearts) and the role of a 'muslih' (reformer) in society. You can distinguish between 'islah' and 'tajdid' (renewal) or 'tarmim' (restoration) with precision. In your writing, you should use 'islah' to convey a sense of moral imperative. You can analyze the rhetoric of 'islah' in political speeches, identifying when it is used as a genuine call for change versus when it is a placeholder for maintaining the status quo. You should also be able to use the word in highly formal, academic papers regarding sociology, law, or history, employing it in complex grammatical structures like the 'absolute object' (maf'ul mutlaq) for emphasis: 'aslaha al-nizam islahan shamilan' (He reformed the system a comprehensive reform).

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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of 'إِصْلَاح,' including its most subtle connotations and historical echoes. You can engage in high-level academic discourse about the 'philosophy of reform' and its tensions with 'tradition' (asala). You understand the word's use in the Quran and Hadith and how those uses have shaped legal and ethical frameworks for centuries. You can use 'islah' in creative writing to evoke a sense of redemptive transformation. You are aware of the word's potential for irony or sarcasm in political satire. Your mastery allows you to use the word in all its forms—verb, noun, participle—with perfect idiomatic accuracy. You can discuss the 'reconciliation of the self' in a psychoanalytic context using Arabic terminology. Essentially, 'islah' is for you not just a word, but a multifaceted concept that you can manipulate to express the finest shades of meaning regarding the human condition, social structures, and the pursuit of perfection.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

إِصْلَاح در ۳۰ ثانیه

A noun meaning reform, improvement, or repair of systems and relationships.
Derived from the root S-L-H, meaning goodness and righteousness.
Used in political (reform), legal (reconciliation), and personal (self-improvement) contexts.
Distinct from 'taslih,' which is used for mechanical or physical repairs.

The Arabic word إِصْلَاح (islāḥ) is a foundational concept in both the Arabic language and Islamic thought, carrying a depth that transcends simple 'repair.' At its core, it is the verbal noun (masdar) of the Form IV verb أَصْلَحَ (aṣlaḥa), which means to make something right, to mend, or to restore something to its proper state. Unlike the word تَصْلِيح (taṣlīḥ), which is often relegated to the mechanical fixing of objects like cars or appliances, إِصْلَاح carries a moral, social, and political weight. It suggests a process of purification and rectification of a system or a soul that has deviated from its optimal path.

Core Etymology: Derived from the root ص-ل-ح (S-L-H), which relates to goodness, suitability, and righteousness. It is the direct opposite of 'fasād' (corruption or decay).
Political Register: In modern political discourse, it is the standard term for 'reform.' Whether discussing economic reform (إصلاح اقتصادي) or educational reform (إصلاح تعليمي), it implies a systematic overhaul for the better.

In a social context, the word is frequently used in the phrase إِصْلَاح ذَات البَيْن (islāḥ dhāt al-bayn), which refers to the reconciliation of differences between two parties, such as a husband and wife or two feuding families. Here, the 'repair' is not of a machine, but of a relationship. This nuance is crucial for learners to understand: إِصْلَاح is about bringing things back to a state of 'ṣalāḥ' (righteousness/soundness).

تَسْعَى الحُكُومَةُ إِلَى إِصْلَاحِ النِّظَامِ القَانُونِيِّ لِتَحْقِيقِ العَدَالَةِ.
(The government seeks to reform the legal system to achieve justice.)

Historically, the term became a rallying cry for the 19th-century 'Nahda' (Renaissance) movements. Thinkers like Jamal al-Din al-Afghani and Muhammad Abduh used إِصْلَاح to describe the necessary modernization of Islamic institutions to meet the challenges of the modern world. Thus, when you use this word today, you are tapping into a century-long dialogue about progress and tradition.

Furthermore, the word appears in legal terminology. A 'reformatory' or juvenile detention center is called مُؤَسَّسَة إِصْلَاحِيَّة (mu'assasah iṣlāḥiyyah), emphasizing the goal of rehabilitating the individual rather than just punishment. This reflects the optimistic nature of the word: it assumes that what is broken can, and should, be made whole again through intentional effort.

الإِنْسَانُ بِحَاجَةٍ دَائِمَةٍ إِلَى إِصْلَاحِ نَفْسِهِ.
(Man is in constant need of reforming himself.)

Using إِصْلَاح effectively requires an understanding of its grammatical role as a Masdar (verbal noun). It often functions as the head of an 'Idafa' construction (possessive phrase), followed by the thing being reformed. For example, 'reform of the economy' becomes إِصْلَاحُ الاِقْتِصَاد. Because it is a noun, it can be the subject, object, or preceded by a preposition.

As a Subject: الإِصْلَاحُ يَبْدَأُ مِنَ الدَّاخِلِ (Reform starts from within). Here, it acts as the definite subject of a nominal sentence.
As an Object: نُرِيدُ إِصْلَاحاً حَقِيقِيّاً (We want real reform). Note the tanween (nunation) when it is indefinite and in the accusative case.

In complex sentences, إِصْلَاح is frequently paired with verbs of action like قَامَ بِـ (to undertake), طَالَبَ بِـ (to demand), or سَعَى إِلَى (to strive for). This highlights that reform is viewed as a proactive, effortful process rather than a passive occurrence.

قَامَ الخُبَرَاءُ بِـإِصْلَاحِ العُطْلِ الفَنِّيِّ فِي الشَّبَكَةِ.
(The experts repaired the technical fault in the network.)

One must distinguish between the singular إِصْلَاح and the plural إِصْلَاحَات (reforms). Use the plural when referring to a specific set of policy changes or measures. For example, 'The IMF requested structural reforms' would use إِصْلَاحَات هَيْكَلِيَّة. The singular is more abstract, referring to the concept of reform as a whole.

In religious texts, the word often appears in the context of 'reforming the earth' (إصلاح الأرض) as opposed to 'spreading corruption' (فساد في الأرض). This creates a powerful binary in the learner's mind: Islah is constructive, while Fasad is destructive. This helps in choosing the word when the context involves a moral or ethical choice.

إِنْ أُرِيدُ إِلَّا الإِصْلَاحَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ.
(I only desire reform as much as I am able.) - A famous Quranic quote.

If you tune into an Arabic news broadcast like Al Jazeera or BBC Arabic, إِصْلَاح is almost guaranteed to appear within the first ten minutes. It is the bread and butter of political reporting. You will hear it in debates about parliamentary elections, anti-corruption drives, and economic adjustments. It is a 'prestige' word—using it signals that the speaker is discussing matters of serious public concern.

News Media: 'حَرَكَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ' (The Reform Movement) is a common name for political parties across the MENA region, from Yemen to Morocco.
Legal and Social Work: In courts, 'لَجْنَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ' (The Reconciliation Committee) refers to bodies tasked with settling disputes outside of formal litigation.

In the academic world, particularly in sociology and political science departments in Cairo, Beirut, or Amman, students and professors analyze 'theories of reform' (نظريات الإصلاح). Here, the word takes on a technical meaning, referring to gradual change as opposed to 'thawra' (revolution).

يَتَحَدَّثُ المُذِيعُ عَنْ ضَرُورَةِ إِصْلَاحِ المَنْظُومَةِ الصِّحِّيَّةِ.
(The announcer is talking about the necessity of reforming the health system.)

On the street, you might hear a plumber or an electrician use it, though they are more likely to use 'taslih.' However, if a father is talking to his son about 'reforming his behavior' (إصلاح سلوكه), he will use إِصْلَاح. This highlights the word's versatility across different socio-economic strata, provided the subject matter is improvement of character or system.

In the corporate world, specifically in HR and management, 'administrative reform' (الإصلاح الإداري) is a buzzword used to describe restructuring to increase efficiency. If you work in a multinational company in Dubai or Riyadh, you will see this word in strategy documents and internal memos.

تَبَنَّتِ الشَّرِكَةُ خُطَّةً لِـإِصْلَاحِ الهَيْكَلِ التَّنْظِيمِيِّ.
(The company adopted a plan to reform the organizational structure.)

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is the confusion between إِصْلَاح (iṣlāḥ) and تَصْلِيح (taṣlīḥ). While both can translate to 'repair' or 'fixing,' they are not interchangeable in most contexts. Using 'islah' for a broken toaster sounds overly dramatic, like you are trying to morally redeem the appliance. Conversely, using 'taslih' for the national constitution sounds overly mechanical, as if you are just tightening a bolt on the law.

Mechanical vs. Systemic: Use 'Taslih' for physical objects (cars, phones, pipes). Use 'Islah' for systems, people, relationships, and laws.
Confusion with 'Salah': Don't confuse 'Islah' (the action of making good) with 'Salah' (the state of being good). You 'do' Islah to 'achieve' Salah.

Another common mistake is grammatical: failing to use the correct preposition. While 'islah' often takes a direct object in an Idafa (إصلاحُ التعليم), when used with verbs, it requires specific prepositions. For example, 'to strive for reform' is سَعَى إِلَى الإصلاح, not سعى لـ... or سعى في... although the latter is sometimes seen in classical texts.

خطأ: قُمْتُ بِـإِصْلَاحِ السَّيَّارَةِ.
صواب: قُمْتُ بِـتَصْلِيحِ السَّيَّارَةِ.
(Correction: Use 'taslih' for cars.)

Pronunciation can also be a pitfall. The 'S' in islah is a 'Sad' (ص), a heavy, emphatic consonant. If you pronounce it as a light 'Seen' (س), it doesn't change the meaning entirely in this specific case, but it marks you as a beginner. Practice the deep, hollow sound of the 'S' followed by the 'L'.

Finally, learners often forget the plural form إصلاحات. In political contexts, using the singular can sometimes sound like you are talking about a vague, mystical concept of reform, whereas the plural إصلاحات sounds like you are talking about concrete policy changes. Be specific to sound more professional.

يَجِبُ تَنْفِيذُ إِصْلَاحَاتٍ جِذْرِيَّةٍ.
(Radical reforms must be implemented.)

While إِصْلَاح is the most versatile word for 'reform' or 'improvement,' several other terms occupy similar semantic space. Understanding the nuances between them will elevate your Arabic from functional to sophisticated. Let's compare Islah with its closest cousins.

تَحْسِين (Taḥsīn): Meaning 'improvement.' Use this when something is already good but you want to make it better. 'Islah' implies something was broken or wrong; 'Tahsin' just implies enhancement.
تَعْدِيل (Taʿdīl): Meaning 'amendment' or 'adjustment.' This is used specifically for legal documents or schedules. You 'amend' a constitution (ta'dil al-dustur) rather than 'reform' it, though 'islah' can be used for the broader system.
تَجْدِيد (Tajdīd): Meaning 'renewal.' This is often used in religious or cultural contexts (e.g., renewing religious discourse). It implies bringing something back to its original, fresh state.

In some contexts, تَرْمِيم (tarmīm) is used. This specifically means 'restoration,' usually of old buildings or historical artifacts. You wouldn't 'reform' an ancient mosque; you would 'restore' it (tarmīm). This word is very physical and aesthetic.

بَدَأَتْ عَمَلِيَّةُ تَرْمِيمِ القَلْعَةِ الأَثَرِيَّةِ.
(The process of restoring the archaeological citadel has begun.)

When discussing personal change, تَوْبَة (tawbah - repentance) is a spiritual alternative. While islah al-nafs is the process of improving one's character, tawbah is the specific act of turning away from sin. Islah is the constructive work that follows the turning away.

In a political sense, تَغْيِير (taghyīr - change) is a broader, more neutral term. A politician might promise 'change' (taghyīr) without specifying if it's 'reform' (islah) or 'revolution' (thawra). 'Islah' is always positive and constructive, whereas 'taghyīr' can be neutral.

نَحْنُ بِحَاجَةٍ إِلَى تَحْسِينِ جَوْدَةِ الحَيَاةِ.
(We need to improve the quality of life.)

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The root S-L-H is the basis for the name 'Saladin' (Salah al-Din), which means 'The Righteousness of the Faith.'

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ɪsˈlɑːh/

US /ɪsˈlɑh/

The stress is on the second syllable (-lah).

هم‌قافیه با

فَلَاح (Falah - success) نَجَاح (Najah - success) صَبَاح (Sabah - morning) مِفْتَاح (Miftah - key) أَرْوَاح (Arwah - souls) جِرَاح (Jirah - wounds) سِلَاح (Silah - weapon) كِفَاح (Kifah - struggle)

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing the 'S' as a soft English 's' (Seen) instead of the deep 'Sad'.
Missing the sharp 'h' (ح) at the end, making it sound like 'isla'.
Shortening the long 'a' vowel.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 3/5

The word itself is easy to read, but it often appears in complex political texts.

نوشتن 4/5

Requires knowledge of Idafa constructions and the emphatic 'Sad'.

صحبت کردن 4/5

The final 'Ha' and the emphatic 'Sad' require practice for non-natives.

گوش دادن 3/5

Distinctive sound, but can be confused with 'islah' (reconciliation) vs 'taslih' (repair) in fast speech.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

أَصْلَحَ (to fix) صَالِح (good) نِظَام (system) تَغْيِير (change) فَسَاد (corruption)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

تَحْسِين (improvement) تَعْدِيل (amendment) تَطْوِير (development) ثَوْرَة (revolution) نَهْضَة (renaissance)

پیشرفته

اِسْتِصْلَاح (reclamation) مُصْلِح (reformer) صَلَاحِيَّة (authority) مُصَالَحَة (reconciliation) تَرْمِيم (restoration)

گرامر لازم

The Masdar as an Object

أُرِيدُ إِصْلَاحَ المَشَاكِلِ. (I want the reform of the problems.)

Idafa Construction

إِصْلَاحُ الاِقْتِصَادِ (The reform of the economy). The first noun is light (no tanween).

Adjective Agreement

إِصْلَاحَاتٌ سِيَاسِيَّةٌ. (Political reforms). The adjective follows the plural noun.

Prepositional Usage

السَّعْيُ إِلَى الإِصْلَاحِ. (Striving for reform). Use 'ila'.

Passive Participle

هَذَا نِظَامٌ مُصْلَحٌ. (This is a reformed system).

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

أُرِيدُ إِصْلَاحَ هَذَا الخَطَأِ.

I want to fix this mistake.

'Islah' is used here as the object of the verb 'uridu' (I want).

الإِصْلَاحُ بَيْنَ الصَّدِيقَيْنِ جَمِيلٌ.

Fixing things between two friends is beautiful.

'Al-Islah' is the subject of the sentence.

هُوَ يُحِبُّ إِصْلَاحَ الأَشْيَاءِ.

He loves fixing things.

'Islah' is the object of the verb 'yuhibbu'.

هَلْ يُمْكِنُكَ إِصْلَاحُ هَذَا؟

Can you fix this?

Question format using 'yumkinuka' + masdar.

الإِصْلَاحُ خَيْرٌ.

Reconciliation is good.

A simple nominal sentence (Mubtada and Khabar).

تَعَلَّمْ إِصْلَاحَ نَفْسِكَ.

Learn to fix (improve) yourself.

Imperative verb 'ta'allam' followed by the masdar.

عَمَلِيَّةُ الإِصْلَاحِ سَهْلَةٌ.

The process of fixing is easy.

'Amaliyyat al-islah' is an idafa construction.

نَحْنُ نَحْتَاجُ إِلَى إِصْلَاحٍ.

We need a fix/reform.

'Islah' follows the preposition 'ila'.

يَجِبُ إِصْلَاحُ البَيْتِ القَدِيمِ.

The old house must be repaired/reformed.

'Yajibu' (it is necessary) followed by the subject 'islah'.

سَأُحَاوِلُ إِصْلَاحَ عَالَمِي الصَّغِيرِ.

I will try to reform my small world.

Future tense 'sa-' + 'uhawilu' + object 'islah'.

إِصْلَاحُ السُّلُوكِ أَمْرٌ مُهِمٌّ.

Reforming behavior is an important matter.

'Islah al-suluk' is a common idafa phrase.

قَامَ الأَبُ بِإِصْلَاحِ العَلَاقَةِ بَيْنَ أَبْنَائِهِ.

The father repaired the relationship between his sons.

'Qama bi-' is a common way to express 'performed/did'.

نَحْنُ نَقْرَأُ عَنْ إِصْلَاحِ التَّعْلِيمِ.

We are reading about the reform of education.

'Islah' in the genitive case after 'an'.

هَذَا الكِتَابُ يَدْعُو إِلَى الإِصْلَاحِ.

This book calls for reform.

'Yad'u ila' (calls for) is a standard collocation.

إِصْلَاحُ الأَخْطَاءِ جُزْءٌ مِنَ التَّعَلُّمِ.

Fixing mistakes is part of learning.

'Islah al-akhta'' is the subject.

هُنَاكَ خُطَّةٌ لِإِصْلَاحِ الحَدِيقَةِ.

There is a plan to reform (renovate) the garden.

'Li-islah' (for the reform) shows purpose.

تَسْعَى الحُكُومَةُ إِلَى إِصْلَاحِ الاِقْتِصَادِ الوَطَنِيِّ.

The government strives to reform the national economy.

'Tas'a ila' is a formal way to say 'strives for'.

الإِصْلَاحُ الاِجْتِمَاعِيُّ ضَرُورِيٌّ لِتَقَدُّمِ المُجْتَمَعِ.

Social reform is necessary for the progress of society.

'Al-islah al-ijtima'i' uses an adjective to modify the noun.

نَجَحَتِ الوَسَاطَةُ فِي إِصْلَاحِ ذَاتِ البَيْنِ.

The mediation succeeded in reconciling the parties.

'Islah dhat al-bayn' is an idiomatic expression for reconciliation.

يُطَالِبُ الشَّعْبُ بِإِصْلَاحَاتٍ سِيَاسِيَّةٍ شَامِلَةٍ.

The people are demanding comprehensive political reforms.

Plural 'islahat' is used for concrete policy changes.

الإِصْلَاحُ يَبْدَأُ بِتَغْيِيرِ العَقْلِيَّةِ.

Reform starts with changing the mindset.

'Yabda' bi-' (starts with) is the verb phrase.

قَرَّرَ المُدِيرُ إِصْلَاحَ النِّظَامِ الإِدَارِيِّ فِي الشَّرِكَةِ.

The manager decided to reform the administrative system in the company.

'Islah al-nizam al-idari' is a professional collocation.

لَا يُمْكِنُ تَحْقِيقُ التَّنْمِيَةِ بِدُونِ إِصْلَاحٍ حَقِيقِيٍّ.

Development cannot be achieved without real reform.

'Bidun islah' (without reform) uses a prepositional phrase.

تَعْمَلُ المُنَظَّمَةُ عَلَى إِصْلَاحِ القَوَانِينِ القَدِيمَةِ.

The organization is working on reforming old laws.

'Ta'mal 'ala' (working on) is a common verb-preposition pair.

يُعْتَبَرُ الإِصْلَاحُ الزِّرَاعِيُّ خُطْوَةً حَاسِمَةً لِتَوْفِيرِ الغِذَاءِ.

Agricultural reform is considered a decisive step for providing food.

'Yu'tabar' (is considered) is a passive construction common in B2.

تَبَنَّتِ الدَّوْلَةُ رُؤْيَةً جَدِيدَةً لِلإِصْلَاحِ الشَّامِلِ.

The state adopted a new vision for comprehensive reform.

'Al-islah al-shamil' is a frequent academic/political phrase.

إِنَّ إِصْلَاحَ القَضَاءِ هُوَ الرَّكِيزَةُ الأَسَاسِيَّةُ لِدَوْلَةِ القَانُونِ.

Indeed, judicial reform is the fundamental pillar of the rule of law.

'Inna' provides emphasis at the start of the sentence.

وَاجَهَتْ عَمَلِيَّةُ الإِصْلَاحِ تَحَدِّيَاتٍ كَبِيرَةً مِنَ المُعَارَضَةِ.

The reform process faced great challenges from the opposition.

'Wajahat' (faced) + subject 'amaliyyat al-islah'.

يَرْكُزُ المُؤْتَمَرُ عَلَى إِصْلَاحِ القِطَاعِ المَصْرِفِيِّ.

The conference focuses on reforming the banking sector.

'Yarkuzu 'ala' (focuses on) + idafa.

تَحْتَاجُ المُؤَسَّسَاتُ التَّعْلِيمِيَّةُ إِلَى إِصْلَاحٍ جِذْرِيٍّ.

Educational institutions need radical reform.

'Islah jidhri' means 'radical/root reform'.

الإِصْلَاحُ لَيْسَ مُجَرَّدَ شِعَارَاتٍ بَلْ هُوَ عَمَلٌ دَؤُوبٌ.

Reform is not just slogans; it is hard work.

'Laysa... bal...' (not... but...) structure.

أَدَّى الإِصْلَاحُ الضَّرِيبِيُّ إِلَى تَحْسِينِ مِيزَانِيَّةِ الدَّوْلَةِ.

Tax reform led to the improvement of the state budget.

'Adda ila' (led to) is a causal connector.

يَنْبَغِي إِصْلَاحُ الخِطَابِ الدِّينِيِّ لِيُوَاكِبَ العَصْرَ.

Religious discourse should be reformed to keep pace with the modern age.

'Yanbaghi' (it is appropriate/should) is a high-level modal verb.

تَمَثَّلَتْ جُهُودُهُ فِي إِصْلَاحِ المَنْظُومَةِ الفِكْرِيَّةِ لِلشَّبَابِ.

His efforts were represented in reforming the intellectual framework of the youth.

'Tamathalalat fi' (were represented in) is a sophisticated phrase.

الإِصْلَاحُ الهَيْكَلِيُّ يَتَطَلَّبُ إِرَادَةً سِيَاسِيَّةً قَوِيَّةً.

Structural reform requires strong political will.

'Yatatallab' (requires/demands) is more formal than 'yahtaj'.

تُعَدُّ هَذِهِ المَحَاكِمُ جُزْءاً مِنْ مَنْظُومَةِ الإِصْلَاحِ وَالتَّأْهِيلِ.

These courts are considered part of the reform and rehabilitation system.

'Al-islah wa al-ta'hil' is the standard term for rehabilitation.

لَا بُدَّ مِنْ إِصْلَاحِ ذَاتِ البَيْنِ لِوَأْدِ الفِتْنَةِ فِي مَهْدِهَا.

Reconciliation must be achieved to nip the discord in the bud.

'La budda min' (it is necessary) + metaphorical language.

أَثَارَتْ وَثِيقَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ جَدَلاً وَاسِعاً فِي الأَوْسَاطِ الثَّقَافِيَّةِ.

The reform document sparked widespread debate in cultural circles.

'Atharat jadalan' (sparked debate) is a classic C1 collocation.

إِنَّ الإِصْلَاحَ الحَقِيقِيَّ هُوَ الَّذِي يَمَسُّ حَيَاةَ المُواطِنِ البَسِيطِ.

Real reform is that which touches the life of the simple citizen.

Complex sentence with 'Inna' and relative pronoun 'alladhi'.

تَعَثَّرَتْ مَسِيرَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ بِسَبَبِ البِيرُوقْرَاطِيَّةِ المَقِيتَةِ.

The march of reform stumbled because of detestable bureaucracy.

'Ta'atharat' (stumbled) and 'al-biroqratiyya al-maqita' (detestable bureaucracy).

يَتَجَلَّى مَفْهُومُ الإِصْلَاحِ فِي الفِكْرِ الإِسْلَامِيِّ كَضَرُورَةٍ وُجُودِيَّةٍ.

The concept of reform manifests in Islamic thought as an existential necessity.

'Yatajalla' (manifests) is a highly literary verb.

كَانَ لِحَرَكَاتِ الإِصْلَاحِ دَوْرٌ مِحْوَرِيٌّ فِي صِيَاغَةِ الهُوِيَّةِ الحَدِيثَةِ.

Reform movements had a pivotal role in shaping modern identity.

'Dawr mihwari' (pivotal role) is an advanced collocation.

يَسْتَوْجِبُ الوَاقِعُ الرَّاهِنُ إِصْلَاحاً جِذْرِيّاً لِلمُؤَسَّسَاتِ الدُّوَلِيَّةِ.

The current reality necessitates a radical reform of international institutions.

'Yastawjib' (necessitates) is a formal alternative to 'requires'.

تَقُومُ الرُّؤْيَةُ الفَلْسَفِيَّةُ عَلَى إِصْلَاحِ العَلَاقَةِ بَيْنَ الإِنْسَانِ وَالطَّبِيعَةِ.

The philosophical vision is based on reforming the relationship between man and nature.

'Taqum 'ala' (is based on) used for abstract theories.

إِنَّ تَقَاعُسَ النُّخْبَةِ عَنِ الإِصْلَاحِ قَدْ يُؤَدِّي إِلَى انْفِجَارٍ اِجْتِمَاعِيٍّ.

The elite's failure to reform might lead to a social explosion.

'Taqa'us' (failure/slacking) and 'infijar ijtima'i' (social explosion).

تُعَدُّ الدِّرَاسَةُ نَقْداً لِإِصْلَاحَاتِ القَرْنِ التَّاسِعَ عَشَرَ.

The study is considered a critique of nineteenth-century reforms.

'Naqdan' (as a critique) in the accusative of purpose/status.

لَا يُمْكِنُ اِخْتِزَالُ الإِصْلَاحِ فِي مُجَرَّدِ تَعْدِيلَاتٍ تِقْنِيَّةٍ.

Reform cannot be reduced to mere technical adjustments.

'Ikhtizal' (reductionism) is a very high-level concept.

يَظَلُّ الإِصْلَاحُ مَشْرُوعاً مُسْتَمِرّاً لَا يَعْرِفُ النِّهَايَةَ.

Reform remains an ongoing project that knows no end.

'Yadhallu' (remains) as a sister of 'kana'.

مترادف‌ها

تعديل تحسين ترميم تصحيح

متضادها

إفساد تدمير

ترکیب‌های رایج

إِصْلَاحٌ اِقْتِصَادِيٌّ

إِصْلَاحٌ سِيَاسِيٌّ

إِصْلَاحُ ذَاتِ البَيْنِ

إِصْلَاحٌ جِذْرِيٌّ

إِصْلَاحٌ تَعْلِيمِيٌّ

إِصْلَاحٌ شَامِلٌ

إِصْلَاحٌ إِدَارِيٌّ

إِصْلَاحُ النَّفْسِ

إِصْلَاحٌ قَضَائِيٌّ

حَرَكَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ

عبارات رایج

الإِصْلَاحُ الزِّرَاعِيُّ

— The redistribution of agricultural land to peasants.

تم تطبيق قانون الإصلاح الزراعي في الخمسينات.

مُؤَسَّسَةٌ إِصْلَاحِيَّةٌ

— A juvenile detention center or a reformatory.

نُقل الشاب إلى مؤسسة إصلاحية.

مَشْرُوعُ إِصْلَاحٍ

— A reform project or proposal.

قدم الوزير مشروع إصلاح جديد.

دَعْوَةٌ لِلإِصْلَاحِ

— A call for reform.

انطلقت دعوة للإصلاح من المثقفين.

بَرْنَامَجُ الإِصْلَاحِ

— A reform program, often economic.

وقع البنك الدولي برنامج الإصلاح.

رَائِدُ الإِصْلَاحِ

— A pioneer of reform.

يعتبر محمد عبده رائد الإصلاح.

وَرَقَةُ إِصْلَاحٍ

— A reform paper or document.

ناقش البرلمان ورقة الإصلاح.

مَسِيرَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ

— The march or process of reform.

مسيرة الإصلاح مستمرة رغم الصعاب.

جُهُودُ الإِصْلَاحِ

— Reform efforts.

تكللت جهود الإصلاح بالنجاح.

مُتَطَلَّبَاتُ الإِصْلَاحِ

— The requirements or prerequisites for reform.

ما هي متطلبات الإصلاح في رأيك؟

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

إِصْلَاح vs تَصْلِيح

Taslih is for physical/mechanical repair (cars, phones). Islah is for systems/people.

إِصْلَاح vs صَلَاح

Salah is the state of being good. Islah is the process of making something good.

إِصْلَاح vs تَصْحِيح

Tashih is correcting a specific error in a text or test.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"إِصْلَاحُ ذَاتِ البَيْنِ"

— Reconciling between feuding parties.

السعي في إصلاح ذات البين من أعظم الأعمال.

Formal/Religious

"أَصْلَحَ مَا أَفْسَدَهُ الدَّهْرُ"

— To repair what time has ruined (used for restoring glory or beauty).

حاول الشاعر أن يصلح ما أفسده الدهر في قصيدته.

Literary

"لَا يَصْلُحُ العَطَّارُ مَا أَفْسَدَهُ الدَّهْرُ"

— The perfumer cannot fix what time has ruined (some things are beyond repair).

بعد كل تلك السنوات، لا يصلح العطار ما أفسده الدهر.

Idiomatic/Poetic

"إِصْلَاحُ المَسَارِ"

— Correcting the course (of a policy or a life).

يجب علينا إصلاح المسار السياسي فوراً.

Political

"يَدُ الإِصْلَاحِ"

— The hand of reform (the influence of reform).

امتدت يد الإصلاح إلى كل ركن في البلاد.

Metaphorical

"Expression"

— I only want to make things right (used to express good intentions).

لا تغضب مني، إن أريد إلا الإصلاح.

Religious/Common

"بَيْتُ الإِصْلَاحِ"

— A place of reform (archaic term for a reformatory).

كان يسمى السجن قديماً بيت الإصلاح.

Historical

"إِصْلَاحُ الخَلَلِ"

— Fixing the flaw or gap.

علينا إصلاح الخلل في الميزانية.

Technical/Formal

"رُوحُ الإِصْلَاحِ"

— The spirit of reform.

يجب أن تسود روح الإصلاح في العمل.

Abstract

"مِعْوَلُ إِصْلَاحٍ"

— A tool for reform (as opposed to destruction).

كن معول إصلاح ولا تكن معول هدم.

Literary

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

إِصْلَاح vs تَصْلِيح

Both mean 'repair' in English.

Taslih is concrete and mechanical. Islah is abstract and systemic.

تصليح السيارة (Fixing the car) vs إصلاح التعليم (Education reform).

إِصْلَاح vs تَحْسِين

Both involve making something better.

Tahsin is improving something already good. Islah is fixing something broken or wrong.

تحسين الأداء (Improving performance) vs إصلاح الفساد (Reforming corruption).

إِصْلَاح vs تَعْدِيل

Both involve changes.

Ta'dil is a minor change or amendment to a document. Islah is a broader overhaul.

تعديل الموعد (Changing the appointment) vs إصلاح الدولة (Reforming the state).

إِصْلَاح vs تَجْدِيد

Both imply positive change.

Tajdid is making something new or fresh again. Islah is fixing the flaws.

تجديد الرخصة (Renewing the license) vs إصلاح السلوك (Reforming behavior).

إِصْلَاح vs تَرْمِيم

Both mean restoration.

Tarmim is specifically for old buildings and art. Islah is for systems and people.

ترميم اللوحة (Restoring the painting) vs إصلاح القانون (Reforming the law).

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

أُرِيدُ إِصْلَاحَ [Noun]

أُرِيدُ إِصْلَاحَ الخَطَأِ.

يَجِبُ إِصْلَاحُ [Noun]

يَجِبُ إِصْلَاحُ البَيْتِ.

تَسْعَى [Entity] إِلَى إِصْلَاحِ [Noun]

تَسْعَى الشَّرِكَةُ إِلَى إِصْلَاحِ النِّظَامِ.

الإِصْلَاحُ [Adjective] ضَرُورِيٌّ لِـ [Noun]

الإِصْلَاحُ السِّيَاسِيُّ ضَرُورِيٌّ لِلاِسْتِقْرَارِ.

لَا بُدَّ مِنْ إِصْلَاحِ [Noun] لِـ [Verb]

لَا بُدَّ مِنْ إِصْلَاحِ التَّعْلِيمِ لِتَحْقِيقِ النَّهْضَةِ.

يَتَجَلَّى [Noun] فِي مَشْرُوعِ الإِصْلَاحِ

يَتَجَلَّى الطُّمُوحُ فِي مَشْرُوعِ الإِصْلَاحِ.

قَامَ بِـ [إِصْلَاحِ] [Noun]

قَامَ بِإِصْلَاحِ العَلَاقَةِ.

يُؤَدِّي [إِصْلَاحُ] [Noun] إِلَى [Noun]

يُؤَدِّي إِصْلَاحُ الضَّرَائِبِ إِلَى النُّمُوِّ.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

مُصْلِح Reformer

صَلَاح Goodness/Righteousness

مَصْلَحَة Interest/Benefit

مُصَالَحَة Reconciliation

صَلَاحِيَّة Validity/Authority

فعل‌ها

أَصْلَحَ To reform/repair

تَصَالَحَ To make peace with each other

صَلُحَ To be suitable/good

اِسْتَصْلَحَ To reclaim (land)

صفت‌ها

صَالِح Good/Pious/Valid

إِصْلَاحِيّ Reformist/Correctional

مُصْلَح Reformed/Repaired

مرتبط

صُلْح (Peace/Treaty)

صَلَاحِيَّة (Validity)

أَصْلَحِيَّة (Preferability)

برای دیدن همه مثال‌ها رایگان ثبت‌نام کنید

نحوه استفاده

frequency

Very high in media and formal speech; moderate in daily life.

اشتباهات رایج

Using 'islah' for mechanical repairs. → Using 'taslih'.
'Islah' is for systems and morals; 'taslih' is for machines.
Pronouncing the 'S' as 'Seen' (light S). → Pronouncing it as 'Sad' (heavy S).
'Sad' is an emphatic consonant that changes the 'flavor' of the word.
Saying 'islah fi al-iqtisad'. → Saying 'islah al-iqtisad'.
Use the Idafa construction (noun + noun) instead of a preposition for 'reform of...'.
Confusing 'islah' with 'salah'. → Using 'islah' for the action and 'salah' for the state.
'Salah' is goodness; 'islah' is the act of making something good.
Using the singular 'islah' when referring to multiple specific policy changes. → Using the plural 'islahat'.
Plural is more accurate for concrete measures.

نکات

Choose the right 'Fix'

Always use 'taslih' for your car and 'islah' for your country. This is the most common mistake for beginners.

The Idafa Connection

'Islah' is almost always the first part of an Idafa. Example: 'Islah al-nizam' (Reform [of] the system). No 'al-' on 'islah' in this case!

The Heavy 'S'

Practice the 'Sad' sound. If you say 'islah' with a light 'S', people will understand, but it won't sound authentic.

Learn the Antonym

To truly understand 'islah' (reform), you must know its opposite: 'fasad' (corruption). They are often used together in political debates.

The Social Aspect

In social settings, 'islah' is about making peace. If friends are fighting, say 'Nuriid al-islah' (We want reconciliation).

Use the Plural

In formal essays, use 'islahat' (reforms) to refer to specific government actions. It makes your writing sound more precise.

News Keywords

When you hear 'islah' on the news, listen for the next word. It will usually be 'iqtisadi' (economic), 'siyasi' (political), or 'qada'i' (judicial).

The 'S-L-H' Root

Remember that S-L-H is the root for 'Salih' (good). Islah is just 'making things Salih.'

Be Sophisticated

Use 'islah jidhri' (radical reform) instead of just 'islah kabir' (big reform) to sound more like a native speaker.

Self-Improvement

Use 'islah al-nafs' when talking about your personal goals or New Year's resolutions.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'IS-LAH'. 'IS' it broken? 'LAH' (No), I fixed it! Also, it sounds like 'Islam' and 'Salah' (prayer), all sharing a vibe of 'doing the right thing.'

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a gardener pruning a dead branch so the tree can grow better. That is 'islah'—removing the bad to restore the good.

شبکه واژگان

Politics Reconciliation Character Economy Law Religion Repair Society

چالش

Try to use 'islah' in three different contexts today: one political, one personal, and one social. For example: 'I need to reform my diet,' 'The news mentioned economic reform,' and 'I helped reconcile my friends.'

ریشه کلمه

Arabic root ص-ل-ح (S-L-H). Form IV Masdar (verbal noun).

معنای اصلی: To make something good, suitable, or right after it was corrupted.

Semitic (Afroasiatic).

بافت فرهنگی

Be aware that 'islah' can be a politically sensitive word in some regimes, as it implies the current system is 'fasid' (corrupt).

In English, 'reform' often sounds dry and bureaucratic. In Arabic, 'islah' has a warmer, more spiritual connotation of 'healing' a system.

The Quranic verse: 'I only desire reform as much as I am able' (Surah Hud: 88). The 'Al-Islah' party in Yemen. Muhammad Abduh's 'Treatise on Reform'.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Political Debate

مَطَالِبُ الإِصْلَاحِ (Reform demands)
جَدْوَلُ أَعْمَالِ الإِصْلَاحِ (Reform agenda)
مُعَارَضَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ (Opposing reform)
نَتَائِجُ الإِصْلَاحِ (Reform results)

Legal/Reconciliation

إِصْلَاحُ ذَاتِ البَيْنِ (Reconciliation)
لَجْنَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ (Reform committee)
مُؤَسَّسَةٌ إِصْلَاحِيَّةٌ (Reformatory)
عَقْدُ صُلْحٍ (Peace contract)

Economic News

إِصْلَاحَاتٌ هَيْكَلِيَّةٌ (Structural reforms)
إِصْلَاحُ السُّوقِ (Market reform)
بَرْنَامَجُ الإِصْلَاحِ المَالِيِّ (Financial reform program)
تَكْلِفَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ (The cost of reform)

Education

إِصْلَاحُ المَنَاهِجِ (Curriculum reform)
إِصْلَاحُ التَّعْلِيمِ (Education reform)
تَطْوِيرُ وَإِصْلَاحُ (Development and reform)
خُطَّةُ الإِصْلَاحِ (Reform plan)

Personal Development

إِصْلَاحُ النَّفْسِ (Self-reform)
إِصْلَاحُ السُّلُوكِ (Behavior reform)
إِصْلَاحُ العُيُوبِ (Fixing flaws)
رِحْلَةُ الإِصْلَاحِ (The journey of reform)

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"مَا هِيَ أَهَمُّ الإِصْلَاحَاتِ الَّتِي يَحْتَاجُهَا بَلَدُكَ؟ (What are the most important reforms your country needs?)"

"هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ الإِصْلَاحَ يَبْدَأُ مِنَ الفَرْدِ أَمْ مِنَ الحُكُومةِ؟ (Do you think reform starts from the individual or the government?)"

"كَيْفَ يُمْكِنُنَا إِصْلَاحُ النِّظَامِ التَّعْلِيمِيِّ فِي العَالَمِ؟ (How can we reform the educational system in the world?)"

"هَلْ سَمِعْتَ عَنْ حَرَكَاتِ الإِصْلَاحِ فِي التَّارِيخِ العَرَبِيِّ؟ (Have you heard about reform movements in Arabic history?)"

"مَا هُوَ دَوْرُ الشَّبَابِ فِي عَمَلِيَّةِ الإِصْلَاحِ الاِجْتِمَاعِيِّ؟ (What is the role of youth in the process of social reform?)"

موضوعات نگارش

اُكْتُبْ عَنْ خُطَّتِكَ لِإِصْلَاحِ عَادَاتِكَ اليَوْمِيَّةِ. (Write about your plan to reform your daily habits.)

هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ الإِصْلَاحَ الجِذْرِيَّ أَفْضَلُ مِنَ التَّغْيِيرِ التَّدْرِيجِيِّ؟ (Do you think radical reform is better than gradual change?)

صِفْ مَوْقِفاً قُمْتَ فِيهِ بِإِصْلَاحِ ذَاتِ البَيْنِ بَيْنَ صَدِيقَيْنِ. (Describe a situation where you reconciled between two friends.)

مَاذَا تَعْنِي كَلِمَةُ 'إِصْلَاح' بِالنِّسْبَةِ لَكَ فِي حَيَاتِكَ المِهْنِيَّةِ؟ (What does the word 'reform' mean to you in your professional life?)

تَخَيَّلْ أَنَّكَ مَسْؤُولٌ عَنْ إِصْلَاحِ مَدِينَتِكَ، مَاذَا سَتَفْعَلُ؟ (Imagine you are responsible for reforming your city, what would you do?)

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Technically yes, but it sounds very strange. Use 'taslih' (تَصْلِيح) for physical objects like phones, cars, and watches. 'Islah' is reserved for 'higher' things like laws, systems, and relationships.

It has strong religious roots (meaning to act righteously), but in modern times, it is primarily a political and social term. You will hear it in news reports more often than in mosques.

The plural is 'islahat' (إِصْلَاحَات). It is used when referring to a set of specific reform measures, like 'economic reforms.'

The standard phrase is 'harakat al-islah' (حَرَكَةُ الإِصْلَاح).

It is a very famous idiomatic expression meaning 'reconciling between people' or 'settling a dispute.' It is highly valued in Arabic culture.

No, it is a 'Sad' (ص). It is an emphatic, 'heavy' S. You should press your tongue against your upper teeth and make a deeper sound than the English 'S'.

No, 'islah' is the act of fixing. 'Compensation' is 'ta'wid' (تَعْوِيض).

Yes, 'islah' almost always suggests a prior state of 'fasad' (corruption), 'khallal' (flaw), or 'khilaf' (dispute) that needed to be rectified.

Yes, the verb is 'aslaha' (أَصْلَحَ), which means 'to reform' or 'to fix.'

You can say: 'Al-hukuma turidu islah al-iqtisad' (The government wants to reform the economy).

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