Importance of the Arabic Language

Abstract

This article highlights the significance of Arabic (Muslims religious language) and Urdu (Pakistanis national language) and discusses the neglected aspect of disseminating these two languages in Pakistan. It emphasizes the importance of contributing to the revival of Arabic language in Pakistan and all Muslim countries. It describes the challenges being faced by the Muslim Ummah in forms of cultural invasions on Urdu and Arabic languages, the incorrect usage of Urdu words, and the reliance by Urdu and Arabic speaking people on English vocabulary in their daily conversations. A large number of words are common in Urdu and Arabic. If Arabic is given the status of second language in Pakistan, it will help a lot in development of Urdu. The article also addresses the challenges confronting Muslim Ummah with regard to Seerah literature (the biography of the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.) and the Western invasions on its authenticity. It mentions several Western scholars who have questioned the historical facts of Seerah. It emphasizes on the Arabic-knowing Researchers to authenticate and defend the correct and real Seerah literature. Referring to the great treasure of knowledge of Tafseer, Hadees, Fiqh, Islamic History and Islamic Cultural Traditions available in these two languages, the article impresses upon the Arabic-knowing individuals in Pakistan to rise to the occasion and take benefit from this precious treasure. The article concludes with a motivational note for Arabic-knowing Experts to realize their responsibility of leading the entire Muslim Ummah towards an Islamic Cultural Revolution all over the world.