The Arabic Language and its Impact on the Culture of Non-Arabic-Speaking Islamic Nations

This research aims to shed light on the impact of the Arabic language on the culture of Islamic nations that do not use Arabic as their primary language. Arabic holds a unique position, being a sacred religious language closely tied to Islam. It is the language of the Holy Qur’an, the Prophetic Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic law (Sharia), as well as the language of Islamic rituals and worship. Therefore, it has had a direct influence on the culture of all Islamic nations. The research problem lies in the perception held by some scholars and researchers who believe that Arabic is a weak language imposed by Arab conquerors on other peoples, that it lacks civilizational depth, is unsuitable for modern science and civilisation, and has left no notable cultural impact on those nations. This study refutes such claims. Among the objectives of the research are to demonstrate the value and greatness of the Arabic language, to highlight its impact on the culture of Islamic nations, and to establish that learning Arabic is a religious and civilizational necessity. The study adopts the descriptive-analytical method, which focuses on accurately describing the phenomenon and then analysing it in a scholarly manner.