اللهجات العاميّة وتأثيرها على الفصحى

Abstract

This article explores the impact of colloquial dialects on Modern Standard Arabic from historical, social, and cultural perspectives. It begins by highlighting the significance of as the language of religion, culture, and science since the unification of the Arab nation under Islam. It also discusses how colloquial dialects emerged as a result of geographic and social diversity within the Arab world, blending elements of with vocabulary from other languages such as Persian, Syriac, Coptic, and Amazigh.

It further addresses the manifestations of the impact of colloquial dialects on in fields such as education, media, and literature. The article highlights how the use of colloquial dialects in education and media has weakened students' proficiency in and how social media has altered writing practices and the usage of the standard language.

The article concludes by proposing practical solutions to preserve MSA, such as improving educational curricula, increasing the use of in media, and supporting the efforts of linguistic academies to modernize the language in line with contemporary cultural and scientific developments. It emphasizes the need to balance recognizing the role of colloquial dialects in reflecting cultural diversity and maintaining as a vital part of Arab identity.