{"id":10671,"date":"2022-03-02T04:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T04:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/?p=10671"},"modified":"2022-08-30T06:53:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T06:53:04","slug":"why-you-need-to-learn-arabic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/au\/facts\/why-you-need-to-learn-arabic\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you need to learn Arabic"},"content":{"rendered":"<amp-jwplayer layout=\"flex-item\" height=\"600\" data-player-id=\"bKajWAhe\" width=\"700\" data-media-id=\"C9Z98trE\" class=\"wp-block-amp-amp-jwplayer\"><\/amp-jwplayer>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you need to learn Arabic<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arabic is currently the <\/span><b>5th most commonly spoken native language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><b>world! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the official language in more than 20 countries, <a href=\"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/au\/the-chinese-muslim-teaching-us-arabic\/\">with more than 375 million native speakers<\/a>, ranging throughout the Middle East and the rest of the world. It is also an official language of the United Nations, the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Conference, and the African Union.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some reasons everyone should be learning Arabic:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Chosen by Allah \ufdfb<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allah \ufdfb chose Arabic as the liturgical language of Islam. Thus, the Quran, hadeeth and all Islamic teachings were provided in Arabic. It was chosen out of all the languages in the world, used in the past, present and future. This fact alone should suffice as a reason to learn Arabic, especially since this has been confirmed in the Quran:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>\u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0627\u0653 \u0623\u064e\u0646\u0632\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0646\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0647\u064f \u0642\u064f\u0631\u0652\u0621\u064e\u0670\u0646\u064b\u0627 \u0639\u064e\u0631\u064e\u0628\u0650\u064a\u0651\u064b\u06ed\u0627 \u0644\u0651\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u062a\u064e\u0639\u0652\u0642\u0650\u0644\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed, We have sent it down as an <\/span><\/i><b><i>Arabic Qur&#8217;an<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you might <\/span><\/i><b><i>understand<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d <\/span><\/p><cite>Quran, 12:2<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This verse implies that Arabic was chosen as it is a language that every human has the capability of understanding. Further, it has qualities and features that make it unique in comparison to other languages. If Allah \ufdfb had wanted to reveal the Quran in every language, he could have. However, He chose Arabic, and that is sufficient of a reason.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The language of Quran<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Quran was revealed in Arabic. Thus by learning this language, you will have a better appreciation for the Quran, its subtleties, and meaning. When one understands the words, they form a deeper connection with the Quran. This not only assists in the reading of it but also memorisation. When you understand the words, it becomes easier to implement it into your daily life. When it is understood, you are forming a direct connection with Allah \ufdfb, as they are His words and commands.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>\u0648\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0642\u064e\u062f\u0652 \u064a\u064e\u0633\u0651\u064e\u0631\u0652\u0646\u064e\u0627 \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0642\u064f\u0631\u0652\u0621\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e \u0644\u0650\u0644\u0630\u0651\u0650\u0643\u0652\u0631\u0650 \u0641\u064e\u0647\u064e\u0644\u0652 \u0645\u0650\u0646 \u0645\u0651\u064f\u062f\u0651\u064e\u0643\u0650\u0631\u064d\u06e2<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And We have certainly <\/span><\/i><b><i>made the<\/i><\/b> <b><i>Qur&#8217;an easy for remembrance<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so is there any who will remember<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d <\/span><\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/quran.com\/54:17\">Quan, 54:17<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Quran is the pinnacle of eloquence and sophistication and no human has the ability to produce anything on of the same level of the Quran. It is unrivaled in its stylistic output and to truly appreciate this you must understand Arabic. Otherwise, you are deprived of its greatness and you won\u2019t have the ability to comprehend the depths and precision of its language.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>\u062a\u064e\u0646\u0632\u0650\u064a\u0644\u064f \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0643\u0650\u062a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0628\u0650 \u0645\u0650\u0646\u064e \u0671\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0647\u0650 \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0639\u064e\u0632\u0650\u064a\u0632\u0650 \u0671\u0644\u0652\u062d\u064e\u0643\u0650\u064a\u0645\u0650<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The revelation of the <\/span><\/i><b><i>Book is from Allah<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Exalted in <\/span><\/i><b><i>Might<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><\/i><b><i>Wise<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d <\/span><\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/quran.com\/45:2\">Quran, 45:2<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Islamic teachings<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vast majority of Islamic teachings are in Arabic. This includes the teachings of our Prophet Muhammad \ufdfa, the Sunnah, and hadeeth that he has provided us with. Furthermore, many of the analytic aspects of the Quran and Hadeeth are in Arabic. Although <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of these have been translated into English, there is a lack of flow with the meaning, and a true understanding will only be achieved through Arabic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The books of tafsir, commentary on hadith and any books on Islamic Jurisprudence can only be truly appreciated in Arabic. Translations will always be deficient as they are human approximations of Allah \ufdfb Divine Speech. Much of the Islamic heritage has been and will remain inaccessible to the non-Arabic speaking Muslims, especially since the majority has not been translated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>\u0643\u0650\u062a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0628\u064c \u0623\u064e\u0646\u0632\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0646\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0647\u064f \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0643\u064e \u0645\u064f\u0628\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0631\u064e\u0643\u064c\u06ed \u0644\u0651\u0650\u064a\u064e\u062f\u0651\u064e\u0628\u0651\u064e\u0631\u064f\u0648\u0653\u0627\u06df \u0621\u064e\u0627\u064a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u062a\u0650\u0647\u0650\u06e6 \u0648\u064e\u0644\u0650\u064a\u064e\u062a\u064e\u0630\u064e\u0643\u0651\u064e\u0631\u064e \u0623\u064f\u0648\u06df\u0644\u064f\u0648\u0627\u06df \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0623\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0628\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0628\u0650<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might <\/span><\/i><b><i>reflect upon its verses<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and that those of understanding would be <\/span><\/i><b><i>reminded<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d <\/span><\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/quran.com\/38:29\">Quran, 38:29<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Increase in devotion<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When one does not understand what they are saying, it is practically impossible to form a connection. On the contrary, understanding Arabic will help increase you in devotion and spirituality. This is evident when one performs salah, recites and listens to Quran, listens to the Friday sermon (khutbah) or makes a supplication (Dua) to Allah \ufdfb. When Arabic is used and understood in these circumstances, it creates a deep connection with Allah \ufdfb. This, in turn, can result in you increasing in worship as a love for your religion continues to grow the more you understand and reflect upon your religion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>\u0623\u064e\u0641\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u062a\u064e\u062f\u064e\u0628\u0651\u064e\u0631\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0642\u064f\u0631\u0652\u0621\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e \u0623\u064e\u0645\u0652 \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0649\u0670 \u0642\u064f\u0644\u064f\u0648\u0628\u064d \u0623\u064e\u0642\u0652\u0641\u064e\u0627\u0644\u064f\u0647\u064e\u0627\u0653<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they not reflect upon the Qur&#8217;an? or are there locks upon [their] hearts?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/quran.com\/4:24\">Quran, 47:24<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Avoid misconceptions <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you understand Arabic, the language of Quran, you can quickly eliminate any misconceptions and incorrect facts, especially about your religion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has become extremely common, as many like to use the Quranic verses out of context, or state incorrect facts about our religion or provide sub-standard interpretations. This issue can be quickly resolved by having your own, true deep understanding of both your religion and the Holy Quran.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This matter is very important, especially since a lot of people have come to rely on translated versions of the Quran and other Islamic teachings, making themselves prone to being denied the real teachings and meaning of Islam, due to one&#8217;s inability to directly communicate with the Quran (without a translator\/translation). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Improves cognitive ability<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning a new language, without doubt, directly benefits your cognitive abilities, especially your memory. There have been various studies that have found that those who are bilingual or multilingual have greater critical thinking abilities, are better communicators and have sharper memories. 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