THE IMPORTANCE OF ARABIC LANGUAGE:

Arabic language is one of the oldest languages on earth. Despite the variation between the researchers about the age of this language, we can say that with no doubt the Arabic language that we are using today had more than one thousand and six hundred years. And Allah (May He Be Glorified) has granted to protect this language until the Day of Judgment. Allah says: (It is We who send down the Quran and We surely will guard it from any corruption).  

Since the early Islamic era, the Arabic language has spread out to all over the world and reached where the Islam reached. It was connected to the Muslim's life and become the language of knowledge, art, politics and civilization in addition to religion and worship. The Arabic language was able to assimilate the other civilizations; Arabic, Greek, Persian and Indian that were existing during that time and made from all of them one universal civilization for the first time in history. On the light of the Holy Quran, the Arabic language became a universal language and mother language for many countries.

The importance of the Arabic language is based on many factors. The most important factor is the close relation with Islam and Quran. Allah Has chosen this language from all other languages to be the language of His great book (Quran) and reveal His last message. Allah says: (Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran in order that you may understand).

One important factor for learning Arabic language is that Arabic language is the key to Islamic & Arabic culture. As it will enable the learner to open his eyes on great quantity of civilization and intellect for a nation sat on the world throne for many centuries and left great civilized heritage in variety of art and science. Moreover, Arabic language is one of the greatest bonds between Muslims. The language is one of the important factors for the unity between societies. From this basis, the Islamic nation wanted to teach its language to all who are willing to study this language irrelevant of their color and nationalities. The Arabic language become not only a language for the Arabs only but has become universal language for millions of Muslims seeking to learn about their Islamic culture. In fact, we are seeing many non-Muslims are seeking to learn the language to be with contact with the language nation from one side and to communicate with the Arabic and Islamic heritage from the other side.

ARABIC FOR ALL COURSE:

Based on the importance of Arabic language, AL-Waqf association has developed a dedicated well know course for teaching Arabic language for non-Arabic speakers. This course has been developed by Arabic Language Professors working in academic universities in Saudi Arabia. The course has been conducted in many locations all over the world with full satisfaction from all participants.

The Activity Center in Ibn Baz Mosque thought that teaching Arabic for non-Arabic speakers is one of the courses that would like to offer for all people Muslims & non-Muslims seeking to learn Arabic. Therefore, a total of six members attended and graduated from the comprehensive course for the purpose of teaching this course to others. Now, we have six members who are certified to conduct this course. (Thanks to Allah).

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND STRUCTURE:

• The course will cover all related topics to teach Arabic language as a second language for the participants. This include: (Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing, Listening, etc.).
• The course is for the beginners only. Those who have previous Arabic language knowledge may want to join this course but they have to be patient with us while teaching some stuff that the participants are familiar with.
• The course is open for Muslims & non-Muslims from the age of 18 and above.
• The class will speak only one language which is Arabic off course.
• Willingness and commitment are the two main requirements to attend this course.
• The course duration will be around four months, two classes per week; each class is 2 hours duration at night time. A midterm exam will be conducted after the first two months and a final exam with be at the end of the course.
• The course will start on 21^st of October and will end on 26^th of February 2008. Every Sunday & Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.  There will be a break between December 16 to 30 for the Hajj period.
•  A certificate will be given to all participants who passed the course successfully.
• Missing 4 classes without valid excuse, the participant will automatically dropped from the course.
• The course will cover only the 1^st student book which has more than 100 lessons. For those who would like to join and study the 2^nd and 3^rd book after completing the 1^st book, further announcement will be given.
• If you need more information about this course, please visit: www.arabicforall.net. (It is in Arabic only).