Pdf وضع تعلیم اللغۃالعربیۃفي جامعات باکستان

The Status  of Arabic Language teaching in Pakistani Universities

Abstract

The Arabic language holds significant importance in Pakistan for several reasons:

·         Religious: As the language of the Holy Qur’an and Hadith, learning Arabic is essential for understanding religious texts.

·         Historical: The historical relations between the Indian subcontinent and the Arab world, including Islamic conquests and trade, have influenced the region's culture and language.

·         Cultural: Arabic has influenced local languages, especially Urdu, which contains a substantial number of Arabic words.

Institutions Focused on Teaching Arabic in Pakistan:

·         Religious Schools: Major religious Universities (Darul Uloom, Jamia Ashrafia, etc.) that include Arabic as a core part of their curriculum.

·         Public and Private Universities offer Arabic language programs at various levels, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

·         Motivations for Learning Arabic:

·         Religious: To understand religious texts and the Quran.

·         Academic: To study Islamic sciences and jurisprudence.

·         Cultural: To strengthen educational, cultural, social and economical ties with the Arab world.

·         Professional: To enhance job opportunities in Internationally Arab countries or other Islamic institutions that requires knowledge of Arabic.