Arabic: The Language of Faith and Culture.

✒️:. Tawheed Mushtaq

Over 1.2 billion Muslims around the world use Arabic as a liturgical language. Consequently, a primary motivation for many Muslims and religious students is the desire to study Arabic to read the Qur’an and other holy books. Recently, religious motivation has been included as an indicator in research on student motivation; strong religious motives have been observed among students of Arabic.

This shows that students’ religious worldviews specifically Islam for Arabic learners should be considered when studying how to motivate Arabic students. This group is considered an overwhelming majority in many non Arabic speaking communities and nations. They also regard religion as part of culture, defining it as “a person’s local circumstances and beliefs.”

When you learn a new language, you learn about its culture, art, and literature. Arabic helps you understand Arab culture and increases your knowledge of its literature. You will be able to read masterpieces in the original language and learn about the lifestyle of Arabs through it.

Because Arabic is used in many countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco it helps you socialize with people living there. If you travel to Arab countries for education or business, knowing Arabic will help you communicate with the people there. When you know the language of the country you are visiting, the locals are more likely to respond warmly.

Islam is the world’s second-largest religion. Much of its teachings have been preserved in Arabic. The Sunnah and the Hadith were originally recorded in Arabic. Learning Arabic has spiritual and practical benefits, including an enhanced prayer experience. Those who understand Arabic may experience an “inward joy difficult to describe” while praying, whereas those who do not may miss out on this spiritual connection. When you understand the words you are reciting, your concentration during Salah improves dramatically.

Knowledge of Arabic can be useful for international work in engineering, medicine, philanthropy, and the public sector. Arabic has been described in many ways: as the language of the oppressed, the classical language, and the language in which the Qur’an was revealed and preserved for us.

The Arabic language is a vessel of thought and a mirror of human civilization, reflected in the ways people communicate. The Arabic language should be honored because it is the language of revelation, guiding people from darkness into light. It represents the Book of God; it is the medium of the Qur’an, noted for its eloquence and clarity.

Arabic is the language of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and it conveys his sayings and teachings. Arabic culture is associated with eloquence, rhetorical power, and wisdom. Arabic stands out among languages for its rich prose and versatile styles across many topics; this balance is a treasure of Arab-Islamic civilization. With its poetry, prose, rules, and stylistic features, Arabic is a major cultural element and the subject of study worldwide.

Arabic as a Spiritual Priority:

While Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) has made Islam accessible to people of all languages and backgrounds, He has also provided Arabic as a key to unlocking Islam’s deepest treasures. Every Muslim should view Arabic not as an optional skill but as an essential component of his or her spiritual journey. It is the language that connects believers directly to Allah’s words, the Prophet’s teachings, and the global Muslim community.

In a world of distractions and competing priorities, making Arabic a linguistic priority is an investment in your ākhira (hereafter) and in your spiritual growth in this dunyā (worldly life).

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