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  "id": 16718614,
  "title": "Arabic: Reasons why Muslims demand its inclusion in their religious and secular studies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/arabic-reasons-why-muslims-demand-its-inclusion-in-their-religious",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T06:41:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/arabic-reasons-why-muslims-demand-its-inclusion-in-their-religious-and-secular-studies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muslims advocate for the inclusion of Arabic in educational curricula due to its significance in their religious and secular studies. This demand arises primarily from the linguistic and cultural aspects of Arabic, as well as its pivotal role in expressing Islamic beliefs and values.\n\nFirstly, Arabic is the language of the Quran, the holy book of Muslims. Its use in the five daily prayers (Salat) fosters a sense of unity among Muslims worldwide, transcending ethnic and national boundaries. Understanding Arabic in this context is crucial for practicing Muslims who perform their daily prayers in this divine language.\n\nSecondly, Arabic serves as a gateway to the Quran's wealth of scientific knowledge and humanities. Despite being revealed over 1,400 years ago, the Quran's disclosures have proven accurate in modern scientific discoveries. This accuracy reinforces the belief that Arabic is a language divinely endowed with profound insights into the universe's workings.\n\nIn addition to its religious and scientific aspects, Arabic plays a critical role in fostering a shared identity among Muslims. Common greetings, calls to prayer, and liturgical practices in Arabic create a sense of belonging and mutual recognition among Muslims across the globe. This shared linguistic heritage strengthens the bonds between Muslims, regardless of their geographical location or cultural background.\n\nThe implementation of Arabic education within Muslim communities has evolved significantly over time. Traditional methods of learning, such as Quranic memorization in Quranic schools (Makaranta), have given way to more modern approaches. These contemporary methods include the direct introduction of the Arabic alphabet, enabling children to read, write, and understand the language from an early age.\n\nThe curriculum for teaching Arabic to Muslim children typically begins in nursery school (two years), kindergarten (two years), and primary school (six years). During this phase, students learn to read Arabic sentences and understand the meanings of nouns and verbs. As they progress to junior high school (three years) and senior high school (three years), they take the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to solidify their Arabic and Islamic knowledge.\n\nUpon completion of these educational milestones, Muslim students have acquired the minimum required Arabic and Islamic understanding for their lives. Those who wish to pursue Arabic further at the tertiary level can specialize in the language, just as other students might choose to study French or Spanish.\n\nIn conclusion, the demand for Arabic in Muslim educational curricula is grounded in its integral role in religious, scientific, and cultural aspects of Muslim identity. Arabic's inclusion in the school curriculum is optional for non-Muslims, emphasizing its significance primarily within the Muslim community. Its influence extends beyond the Muslim world, as it has contributed to the development of international languages in Africa, such as Swahili and Hausa.",
  "summary": "In refutation of numerous allegations that the Ministry of Education is planning to make the teaching of Arabic compulsory, the Ministry refuted that allegation in The Ghanaian Times issue of August 30, 2026, page 11. This article is a supplement to the Muslim stand that Arabic is primarily intended to meet Muslim demands, especially in … The post Arabic: Reasons why Muslims demand its inclusion…",
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