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ARABIC LANGUAGE IN ASSAM

Author(s) MOHD. DANISH MAJEED
Country India
Abstract The Arabic language holds a unique and historically significant place in the cultural and religious landscape of Assam, a north eastern state of India. Introduced through Islamic scholars, traders, and missionaries, Arabic primarily entered Assam as a liturgical and scholarly language associated with the spread of Islam. Over the centuries, it became an integral part of Islamic education in the region, particularly in madrasas and religious institutions, where it is still taught as a classical language for understanding the Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence. While Arabic is not used as a vernacular language in Assam, its influence remains strong among the Muslim population through religious practices, education, and cultural identity. The state has produced several scholars and translators who have contributed to Arabic learning and Islamic literature. Additionally, modern madrasas and universities in Assam offer formal courses in Arabic, contributing to its preservation and development. Despite challenges such as limited resources and lack of mainstream educational support, Arabic continues to be a bridge between the local Muslim community and the broader Islamic world. This abstract highlights the historical roots, educational significance, and contemporary status of the Arabic language in Assam, underlining its enduring cultural and spiritual relevance.
Keywords Islamic Literature; Arabic Language; Religious Institution; Historical Development
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-23

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