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Apart from this, numerous business opportunities are available in the Arabic world as
a result of the expansion of markets. Studying the Arabic language will give you a
cutting edge in your endeavor towards becoming an international businessman
oriented towards the ever-growing Arabic market. Arabic language has played an
important part in shaping the Islamic future in the world of globalization and conflict
of civilization.
Answer the following questions:
1. Why the Arabic language is considered an important one?
2. Describe how Arabs have contributed to the advancement of science and
literature?
3. What is the importance that is attributed to Arabs recently?
4. In what way, mastering Arabic language can help you?
5. Translate the last two paragraphs?
The Importance of the Arabic Language in Islam
90 percent of the world's Muslims do not speak Arabic as their native language. Yet
in daily prayers, when reading the Quran, or even in simple conversations with each
other, Arabic readily rolls off any Muslim's tongue. The pronunciation may be broken
or heavily accented, but most Muslims make the attempt to speak and understand at
least some Arabic.
Why Is Arabic so Important in Understanding the Faith of Islam?
Regardless of their linguistic, cultural, and racial differences, Muslims form one
community of believers. This community is based on their shared faith in One
Almighty God and the guidance He has sent down to mankind. His final revelation to
mankind, the Quran, was sent over 1400 years ago to Mohammad in the Arabic
language. Thus, it is the Arabic language that serves as the common link joining this
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