The Role of Islamic Educational Institutions in the Development of the Arabic Language.

Abstract

This study examines the pivotal role of Islamic schools in the development and dissemination of the Arabic language in the Indian subcontinent. With the advent of Islam in India, Muslims recognised the necessity of learning Arabic as the language of the Qur’an and Islamic sciences. Consequently, numerous Islamic educational institutions were established to promote Arabic language and literature. Prominent institutions such as Farangi Mahal, Darul Uloom Deoband, Nadwatul Ulama, Jamia Nizamia, Al-Baqiyat As-Salihat, and Madrasa Jamalia significantly contributed to strengthening Arabic through comprehensive curricula integrating religious and linguistic studies. These institutions produced distinguished scholars who enriched Arabic literature and facilitated its spread through teaching, preaching, and journalism. The study concludes that Islamic schools have been fundamental in preserving and advancing the Arabic language in India while reinforcing the Islamic and cultural identity of the Muslim community.