The issues of the use of the first language (L1) in second language (L2) classroomhave been debated among researchers for many years. In other words, there havebeen various shifts to and from the utilization of L1 in Arabic classrooms over thelast decades. Some of the publications reflected views by proponents of thepractices, while others contained...Read More

The relationship between Arabic and Islam was conceived when the commandments of Allah were revealed to Muslims in Arabic. In fact the Quran, entirely in God’s voice, clearly stipulates that “We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran so that you [people] may understand” (12:2). Naturally, Arabic is a component of various daily religious...Read More

Motivated by the need to rethink Islamic education and Arabic teaching in Western Islamic schools (Ramadan 2004), this article seeks to present an analytical exploration of Islamic educational thought on the purpose of Arabic grammar and its place in Arabic language teaching. The article will review the rise of Arabic grammar and thought surrounding its...Read More

Arabic language is considered as a special language, at least for Muslims, as it is the language of the Qur’an. Therefore the language has been given emphasis in Islamic education system. In fact, it is not only introduced in religious stream schools but also in daily secondary schools as an elective subject. Realizing the important...Read More