اللغة العربية بين التأصيل والحداثة

Abstract

This article examines the history and importance of the Arabic language by focusing on three main themes: the link between language and art, language as a marker of identity, and efforts to conserve and modernize Arabic to meet contemporary needs. First, art depends on language for its growth and reach; it facilitates interpretation, analysis, and sharing to promote engagement. Similarly, art supports language; as human creativity advances, both art and language evolve together. Language, therefore, acts as a cultural vessel that preserves a nation’s thoughts, heritage, values, and creativity. In fact, Arabic has preserved the most important works of Arabs during their pioneering periods in science, philosophy, medicine, and literature, making it an essential part of Arab identity.

Language thus encapsulates a nation’s intellectual endeavors, concerns, beliefs, and ideas throughout its historical development. As such, it is imperative to preserve the Arabic language while modernizing pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of both current and future generations. Arabic encounters considerable challenges, including static curricula, the encroachment of social media language, and insufficient support from official institutions to modernize Arabic in an effective way. The most applicable strategy for linguistic modernization involves safeguarding its roots and authenticity, then revising outdated teaching methodologies to enhance accessibility for contemporary learners. Such advancement can solely be realized through institutions underpinned by official authorities.