WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was learning Arabic important for those who became Muslims?
A
The Quran is written in Arabic.
B
Arabic is an easy language to learn.
C
Arabic was the only written language.
D
Muslims are required to speak only Arabic.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Because Arabic is considered the authentic language and THE language of the prophet, it is vital that every Muslim learn to speak Arabic in order to understand the Quran.

Detailed explanation-2: -Learning Arabic can help you better communicate with both Arabs and other Americans. In studying Arabic, you’ll have a better grasp of the Arab culture, including its religion: Islam. The more you know about these, the better equipped you’re apt to educate people about Arabs.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is the language of the Qur’an and Sunnah. It is the medium through which the Islamic concepts and laws were conveyed. Since the language of the Qur’an and Sunnah is Arabic, it is the main source of communication about Islam.

Detailed explanation-4: -Preserved in the language of Arabic, the Qur’an is Islam’s sacred text. It is believed that the Qur’an enshrines the literal word of God and that it was revealed to Muhammad by the Archangel Gabriel.

Detailed explanation-5: -Quranic Arabic is the form of Arabic in which the Quran (the holy book of Islam) is written. Quranic Arabic is also called classical Arabic. As the Quran was written as early as the 6th century A.D., the language will be slightly different from the Arabic of today.

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