In this article, we will learn why Arabic is called DAAD language, as it is one of the major languages spoken by many people around the world.

About 25 countries speak the Arabic language as their official language or as a co-official language. so, we are going to learn more about the importance of learning Arabic and how it started, let’s begin.

What is the language of DHAD?

Arabic is the language of DAAD, what is DAAD exactly? The DAAD is one of the Arabic alphabets, but because it is a unique letter that is not found in any other language it was chosen to be the name of the Arabic language.

Is DAAD only in Arabic?

Yes, the DAAD letter or (ض) is only found in the Arabic language and its pronunciation is really difficult for non-Arabic speakers.

How to write the Arabic letter Daad?

The shape of the letter changes based on where it falls in the word, the letter alone is written like this (ض) but when it comes to the beginning of a word its shape will be (ضبع), in the middle will be (منضدة) while in the end will be (بيض).

How do you say DAAD in Arabic?

To pronounce the letter DAAd or as some call it DHAD you should make your tongue touches your upper gum where it meets your upper teeth and make the sound of d.

When did the Arabic language start?

Arabic is an ancient language, it dates back at least 1,500 years, it is a really old language that affected the whole world.

What is the history of the Arabic language? Arabic is the native language in many countries like Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen with more than 300 million people speaking it. Plus, it is the language of the holy Quran which is the main book of the Islamic religion and many Muslims around the world are learning the Arabic language to be able to read the Quran in its original language.

Arabic is one of the Semitic language families that emerged in the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula. No one really knows when it started but the clue of its appearance goes way back to the 8th century BCE. Many changes happened to the language over the years, a man part of this change was in the 3rd and 6th century AD.   

While in the 7th century, AD signs were added to the alphabet to make it clear how to read and differentiate the letters from each other.    

The Arabic language was spoken by nomadic tribes in the northwestern frontier of the Peninsula. And it is said that the word Arabic means “nomadic.”. It is the most spoken Semitic language nowadays.

How did the Arabic language spread in the first place? It was spread by the traveling tribes, and the rapid growth of the Arabic happened during the Islamic Conquests in the 7th century C.E.

The Arabic language is a unique yet beautiful language to learn with many dialects. Nowadays due to the internet and globalization, the Arabic language is once again spreading around the world. Also, more Arab students are going abroad for scholarships, which helps spread the language even more.    

In the Arabic languages, there are letters that don’t exist in any other language like ‘ح’ and ‘خ’. English includes many words of Arabic origin like algebra, algorithm, alchemy, coffee, cotton, ghoul, lemon, and many others.

Now people use what is called colloquial language to communicate with each other. The Colloquial Arabic called ‘Ammiyya’ is the Arabic that people use in their daily conversations. It differs from one country to another; each country has its different dialect from other countries. You might ask, Is colloquialism slang? And the answer is yes, it is slang.

While modern standard Arabic is the official language used for teaching at schools. It is also the Arabic that is used to write anything formal like work reports and so on. It is also taught to people who want to learn the Arabic language.   

There are two main types of the Arabic language and they are modern and classical Arabic.

Classic Arabic

 Classical Arabic is the language of the Quran. It is rarely used except when reciting the Quran or quoting old religious texts.

Today, because studies in Islam and the Quran require a high degree of knowledge of Arabic syntax, lexical theory, and semantics, only Muslim priests who attended religious schools wrote classical Arabic.

Classic Arabic is also found in pre-Islamic and early Islamic poetry, prophecies, and some 1st-century historical documents.

 The Arabic language in general derives its grammatical and syntactic rules from its classical form. Mastery of classical Arabic requires years of study and oral practice. It uses archaic vocabulary, most of which is borrowed from the Quran and hadiths.

 Just like in the Quran, classical Arabic speeches are rich in stylistic tools, figurative speech, rhyming sentences, and word order not typically found in MSA.

 Most non-native learners of Arabic are interested in classical Arabic either because they want to understand the Quran or are scholars of theology and experts in comparative religious studies.

 Arabic is the liturgical language of around one billion Muslims across the world who need to recite Quranic verses verbatim during the five daily prayers.

Modern Arabic

 Often called Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) in English and Fusha in Arabic.

 It is commonly used in contexts such as writing, TV and radio broadcasts, formal interviews, speeches, and official letters.

 It is similar to but easier than classical Arabic.

 Native Arabic speakers usually do not make a clear distinction between the two Arabic languages, but few are fluent in the latter.

 Modern Standard Arabic was deliberately developed in the early 19th century as a modernized version of classical Arabic.

 It was promoted by the pan-Arab anti-colonial movement that emerged at the time as a medium of communication that united all Arabs, regardless of country of origin or religion.

 Arabs often use a combination of slang and MSA. For example, interviewers typically use MSA to ask prepared questions or make prepared remarks, then switch to colloquial variations to add instant comments or reply to questions.

 Arab leaders give speeches in MSA and resort to colloquial Arabic to make a point or simplify an idea for illiterate citizens.

 Another reason is most native speakers of Arabic cannot maintain speaking MSA for an extended period of time and resort to colloquial Arabic because that`s what they are used to in their daily life.

 

What is the importance of learning Arabic?

Many people say that the Arabic language is an important language to learn but why is that? Well, Learning Arabic opens the door for you to travel anywhere around the world, and to study abroad in an Arabic country. It is one of the top five languages spoken around the world and now it’s becoming an important language to learn to excel amongst other candidates.

•       Arabic is the language of the Quran:

The Quran was revealed in the Arabic language, and to understand the Quran and read it correctly, learning the Arabic language is essential.

•       High demand for the Arabic language:

Today the US government agencies are searching for Arabic speakers; if you can speak it then you will be an excellent candidate.

Besides that, you could work in one of the Arab countries like the Emirates in different fields like engineering, medical, and business.

One of the top 5 spoken languages in the world is Arabic, and only one percent of US universities study Arabic, if you learn it you will get many job opportunities and excel in them.

There are some languages like Spanish and French that learning will offer you opportunities to travel around the world and find many jobs. While other languages like Chinese will offer you job opportunities in a few countries.

The Arabic language is a mix of those two, you won’t find many of your colleagues speaking Arabic yet there are 25 countries speaking the Arabic language.

• Gain international experience:

The Arabic language offers you the opportunity to study abroad.

• Learn about the Islamic religion and culture:

The second-largest religion in the world is Islam, Islam is not just a religion it is a way of life. Learning Arabic gives you the advantage of exploring Arab culture and religion.

• Travel to Arab countries:

Many people travel around the world but few have the opportunity to travel to an Arab country. Learning Arabic will open that door for you, you can go there to study or work.

• Different dialects:

Arabic has many delicates, and each one of them has its own beauty and differences. You can choose the one that you like more and learn it. 

Conclusion:

What did we learn from this article? We learned Why Arabic is called the DAAD language?, and how unique the letter DAAD is and can’t be found in any other language.

and we went through how the letter changes its shape based on its place in the word and how to pronounce it. Afterward, we learned about the history of the Arabic language and the changes it went through over the years.

And in the end, we talked about the importance of learning the Arabic language. By this, we end today’s article and hope you like it.  

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