The Importance of the Arabic Language in Islam

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The Importance of the Arabic Language in Islam

It is clear to anyone of sound mind how immensely important the Arabic language is, being the language of the Holy Quran and the pure Sunnah, and a part of our religion. Indeed, Islam cannot be properly upheld without it: a Muslim’s recitation of the Quran is only valid in Arabic, and reciting the Quran is a pillar of the prayer, which itself is one of the pillars of Islam.

1- What is the Importance of the Arabic Language in the Holy Quran?

Why is Arabic Called the Language of the Quran?

Allah honored the Arabs by revealing the Holy Quran in their language, granting this language the highest honor and adding to it strength and prominence.

Language is the primary means of communication between people.
It is the most important tool of thought.
It is the vessel of knowledge, which writing preserves from being lost.

It is honor enough for the Arabic language that it is the language of the Holy Quran. Allah the Almighty said: {And indeed, the Quran is the revelation of the Lord of the worlds. The Trustworthy Spirit has brought it down upon your heart, [O Muhammad] that you may be of the warners, in a clear Arabic language}. And although it is a language shared with others, Arabic is distinguished above all by being the language of the Islamic religion,
for the Holy Quran was revealed in Arabic. Allah the Almighty said: ﴿Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran that you might understand ﴾ [Yusuf: 2].

And He said: ﴿A Book whose verses have been detailed, an Arabic Quran for a people who know ﴾

Therefore, the Arabic language is a condition for understanding and reflecting upon the Quran and the Sunnah, without which the pillars of Islam, its acts of worship, and its obligations cannot be carried out.

2- What is the Importance and Status of the Arabic Language?

The Arabic language was able to absorb the various civilizations of its time the Arab, Persian, Greek, and Indian and merge them into a single civilization.
Under the Holy Quran, Arabic became a global language and the mother tongue of many countries.
Omar bin Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “Learn Arabic, for it is part of your religion, and learn the laws of inheritance, for they too are part of your religion.”
Its close connection to the Islamic religion and the Holy Quran: Allah chose this language from among all the world’s languages to be the language of His great Book and to carry the final message. Ibn Taymiyyah said: “It is known that learning Arabic and teaching Arabic is a collective obligation.”
“Indeed, the Arabic language is part of religion, and knowing it is an obligatory duty, for understanding the Quran and the Sunnah is an obligation, and they can only be understood through Arabic. And whatever is necessary to fulfill an obligation is itself an obligation.”
“People only fell into ignorance and dispute when they abandoned the language of the Arabs.” Al-Shafi’i
Al-Hasan Al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) said of those who introduced innovations into religion: “Their poor command of Arabic destroyed them.”
It is the key to Islamic and Arab culture, allowing its learner to explore the immense cultural and intellectual legacy of a nation that ruled the world for several centuries and left behind a vast heritage in the various arts and sciences.
It is one of the strongest bonds between Muslims, as language is one of the most important foundations of unity between societies.
Arabic is no longer a language for Arabs alone; it has become a global language sought by millions of Muslims around the world today because of its connection to their religion and Islamic culture. We are also seeing a desire among non-Muslims to learn the language, both to communicate with its native speakers and to connect with the Arab and Islamic heritage.

Why Do We Learn the Arabic Language?

The Arabic language is not just a school subject; it is also the means of studying all other subjects, and a way for a child to connect with the rituals of their religion such as reciting and memorizing the Quran, learning its acts of worship and laws, and performing rituals like prayer.
To answer the question “Why do we learn Arabic?”: to preserve

Identity: To preserve our Arab identity, we must learn the language and use it correctly and properly, and accustom our children to using it without other accents.
The Holy Quran: Arabic is the language of the Holy Quran. To memorize, recite, reflect upon, and understand the Quran, the teachings of religion, and the rulings of Islamic law, we must learn the language and its pronunciation even non-native speakers which only adds to its honor and nobility.
Communication and dialogue: In our Arab societies, Arabic is the means by which individuals communicate and integrate into the community.
Our mother tongue: the language of Dhad is the mother tongue and first language of all the people of the Arab countries. There is no harm in learning other languages, but let us not forget Arabic (my language is my identity).

3- What is the Merit of Learning the Arabic Language?

Learning Arabic is a means of spreading virtue among people, and a tool for teaching the vessel of the Holy Quran the language chosen by the Lord of the worlds.
It thereby contributes to memorizing, understanding, teaching, and acting upon the Quran.
It contributes to understanding, memorizing, explaining, and acting upon the noble Prophetic Hadith, and every science related to the Quran and the Sunnah is a praiseworthy science whose pursuer is rewarded.
Learning Arabic helps spread the Islamic sciences and religious culture among all people, because understanding Islam is built upon understanding Arabic. Whoever helps people understand it has helped them understand Islam and has been a means of spreading good among people.
Teaching the language affects not only the learner but everyone around them. When a learner of Arabic studies and reads Islamic sources, they become a means of transferring the culture they read into the culture of their own spoken language, which is undoubtedly a way of spreading the religion and calling to it.
The reward the learner of Arabic gains through the acts of worship and good morals they learned from Arabic for the teacher receives a reward like it, Allah willing, without diminishing the doer’s reward in any way. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever guides someone to good has a reward like that of the one who does it.” (Narrated by Muslim, 1893)

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4- What is the Importance of the Arabic Language in Society?

For us Arabs in particular, and Muslims in general, the Arabic language is of great importance. It is the bond of Islamic unity because it is the language of the Quran, and learning its language Arabic is an essential condition for reciting the Quran. Reciting the Quran is a main pillar for completing the prayer, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, in addition to the benefits of learning the language
for communication, and as a means of learning and research.

Strengthening the relationship between Muslims around the world
Helping with the correct recitation of the Holy Quran
Providing job opportunities for its speakers
Helping with learning other languages
The Arabic language is a tool for thought and creativity

World Arabic Language Day

One year’s celebration theme was:

One theme chosen for the World Arabic Language Day celebration was: “Arabic: The Language of Poetry and the Arts“. The Arabic language has inspired creativity in poetry and art for centuries. Join us in honoring the impact and beauty of the Arabic language!

In celebrations of World Arabic Language Day at the United Nations headquarters, it has been emphasized that the languages that will endure for future generations and centuries are those that “bet on linguistic computing and accepted the challenge of artificial intelligence something we believe our Arabic language is capable of taking on.”

One year, @UNESCOarabic and @_SBAF_ announced “The Arabic Language and Artificial Intelligence: Fostering Innovation While Preserving Cultural Heritage” as the title of that year’s #WorldArabicLanguageDay celebration.

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Features of the Arabic Language

The Arabic language was honored by having the Quran revealed in it, and it became the foundation for completing the teachings of the Islamic religion. Every Muslim, even one who does not belong to the Arab people, is required to learn it in order to recite the heavenly Book revealed in the language of Dhad, and it is also a condition for completing verbal acts of worship such as prayer.

The Arabic language as it has reached us has characteristics that set it apart from others and reflect the refinement of its speakers’ minds even when they were nomads on the move. These are its features:

Inflection (i’rab)
Precision of expression
Eloquent conciseness (i’jaz and ijaz)
Synonyms and antonyms
The many meanings of a single word
Rhymed prose (saj’) and other sources of the language’s richness
Onomatopoeia (imitation of sounds)
Proverbs and wise sayings

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How Can We Preserve the Arabic Language?

Establishing centers for teaching the Holy Quran and staffing them with qualified people.
Establishing Arabic language teaching centers under the supervision of scholars and experts of the language.
Taking care to teach the religious sciences in Arabic, and the natural sciences as well.
Designing educational curricula in a way that raises future generations to love the Arabic language.
Respecting Arabic as a mother tongue and one of the main world languages by using it in forums, conferences, and public and international occasions.
Supporting and encouraging everyone who excels in it, to motivate the young to follow in the footsteps of the great scholars of religion, literature, and the language arts.
Making use of the media to spread Standard Arabic among people.
Using modern, advanced technological methods to spread and teach the Arabic language.
Issuing bulletins and periodicals about the Arabic language, through support from academies and universities.

An Illustrated Story About the Beauty of the Arabic Language for Kids

Illustrated educational stories in pictures about the beauty of our Arabic language,
so the child learns that Arabic is one of the ancient, noble Semitic languages.
And on December 18 each year, the whole world celebrates its international day.

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An illustrated story about the beauty of the Arabic language for kids

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The Hekayat Belaraby app contains more than 500 illustrated Arabic stories to encourage children to love reading and learn the Arabic language in a fun and entertaining way.

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We have presented to you the importance of the Arabic language in Islam. It is a source of pride for every Arab and a source of pride in Arab identity.
Much has been said about the beauty of the Arabic language not only by Arabs and its native speakers, but by many foreign historians and orientalists as well.

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The Importance of the Arabic Language in Islam for Kids

The Importance of the Arabic Language in Islam

1- What is the Importance of the Arabic Language in the Holy Quran?

Why is Arabic Called the Language of the Quran?