If you believe yes or no, please give sources, and do you believe in this questions context, that learn would mean to be able to speak, read, and write in Arabic, or just to memorize?
Thanks!
2006-12-13 08:08:48 · 12 answers · asked by AshconLivingston 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. But most Muslims pray in Arabic (as far as I know). I have Muslim friends that are Turkish, Chinese, Malaysians, Indonesians. They don't speak Arabic, but they pray in Arabic.
2006-12-13 08:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by c00kies 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to my elders I have always been told that it is the preferred lanuage that the Quran should be read in but it is not a requirement. Most Muslims memorize several different prayers in Arabic that are used most commonly, such as during the 5 prayers of the day. Sadly most of the non-Arabic Muslims don't know of what they are reciting because it is as I said before, only memorized. The meaning is just understood generally, but is not known indefinitely. I believe it is good to be able to recite the Quran in Arabic, but one must also read it in their native tongues so that they can inerpret and understand the meaning of what they read as well.
2006-12-13 08:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the knowledge is in arabic, so most serious muslims at least make an effort to try and learn arabic. God will reward your efforts. If you believe the qur'an is God's word to man, would you not want to learn the language it was revealed in?
Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran in order that you may understand (Qur'an 12:2)
2006-12-13 08:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by muslim 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The main importance is to understand the good news.
The capability memorization of the ayats is required to preserve the Qur'an.
The capability capability of transfering of the ayats is required to distribute the Qur'an.
The capability to read and write in Arabic or even any other language is not required. The Qur'an was passed on verbally.
The capability to hear and speak in Arabic or even any other language is not required if other way of communication can be used.
2006-12-14 18:38:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslims are not forced into learning arabic, however to completly fulfill you daily prayers you must know a few of the chapters (in arabic,) and it is recommended that you also know the general meaning of what the chapter is saying (not just blind memorization and recitation.)
2006-12-13 09:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by DevilzAdvocate 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some can only read the Quran (in Arabic - must not be read in their languages) even if they don't understand it all, they can read the translations to grasp the meaning. So Arabic is a must to read only, even if they can't write, that is OK.
We recite verse of the Quran when we pray, so how can they pray if they can't even recite?
There is not source to say that it is a must, this is common sense, the Quran is in Arabic, the translations cannot be considered Quran.
2006-12-13 08:26:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not required that Muslims learn Arabic, but it does help them to understand and read the Qur'an better.
2006-12-13 09:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Quran is translated in English to learn about religion and follow it.
Normally its not important to learn but if you do its plus point because Quran is sent in Arabic and prayers are preformed in Arabic.
And its all about understanding (sources to learn about Islam) more than learning the language.
2006-12-13 08:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by Cspeedy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all of us study it in Arabic so there is not any errors in translation, which skill, and time in simple terms like the full Bible Fiasco. The Qur'an is one and unique to secure safeguard it from changes, maximum translations of the Qur'an characteristic the Arabic textual content textile alongside side the chosen language alongside with English.
2016-10-05 06:45:26 · answer #9 · answered by kroner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arabic is one of the many (like200) languages for Muslims
2006-12-13 08:11:55 · answer #10 · answered by jillybean 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋