Is it mandatory in Islam to recite players in Arabic?

Question

I don't understand Arabic and i don't like anything about Arab and Arabic language ( other then Islam ). When i recite my prayer, i recite in Arabic which i don't understand. Is it ok to recite Quran and my prayers in English or in my own language Urdu?

Answer 1

Quran was revealed in Arabic. it is the language of the Quran and not just the Arabs. Quran has to be recited in it's original revelation (arabic) to get reward for it, and it has to be recited also in arabic for the salah. You should learn to love the Arabic language since it was the language of the Prophet (saws) and is of the Quran. You do not have true faith until you love the Prophet (saw) more than yourself, your family, and everything in this duniya. And he was an Arab, so how can you not like anything about the arabs?

English and urdu are new languages and incomplete languages. Also, in Islam it is MANDATORY (that means a MUST - Required) to seek knowledge. Knowledge is two type, deeni and duniya. First priority goes to deen. So it is mandatory on every Muslim to seek knoweldge about their deen. How can you believe and follow something you are ignorant of? part of seeking knowledge of the deen is to learn the Quran, the sunnah,  islamic history, and the arabic language. Urdu will get lot of indian songs, arabic will get you easier understanding of the deen.

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Answer 2

son

the prophet sal'la Allah alihi wa sa'lam was an Arab so is the Holy Quraan

grow up hate from satan [ego]

Allah swt set the rules, not u and me

Answer 3

hey,

it's not okay. U have to pray in arabic. U have 2 read the quran in arbic. U can pray personaly to Allah in urdu. But other than that in arabic.

U can buy the quran that has urdu translation under the arabic

Jaab namaz paro to us ko arbi mai paro.

Jab dua mango tu us ko urdu mai mago.

Quran ka pura mathlab hai arbi mai parne ka.

Urdu mai to bas us ka translation ho jai gi

U should buy the quran that has the urdu translation right under the arabic, i have it n it's usefull

Answer 4

"i don't like anything about Arab and Arabic language"

lol wow don't you think that statement is a little bit racist. but anyways, you have to recite in arabic, even if you cant get the right pronunciation right, its ok. As long as you try, you will be ok. There is a verse in the Qur'an (Don't remember it word from word, sorry) that sais god loves the people that try and struggle so much so they can learn the religion of islam.

Answer 5

"Islam has specified some limited functions to be performed in Arabic only. For example, it is mandatory for every Muslim to perform his five times prayers (Salah) in Arabic. This rule applies to all no-Arabs also who cannot normally understand what they are reciting; rather, sometimes it is difficult for them to learn the exact pronunciation of the Arabic words used in the prayers. Likewise, Adhan is the call for attending the congregation of Salah. It is addressed to the local people. But it is made obligatory that it is pronounced in Arabic. Its translation into any other language is not acceptable. Similarly, while performing Hajj we are directed to read talbiyah in Arabic. The translation of these words cannot serve the purpose. While greeting each other, we are obligated to say in the exact Arabic words. "Peace Upon You" an exact translation of cannot fulfill the requirement of the recognized (masnoon) greeting even though the former expression is more comprehensible for an English knowing person than the latter. Similarly, while commencing an important work it is desirable to say. These specific Arabic words may be translated into English or any other language easily understood by the speaker and the addressee but it will always be preferable to recite the original Arabic words."

Answer 6

1st if all Quran is in Arabic and Allah says in Quran this Quran is very easy

and in very easy language 2nd we are the follower of Prophet(swa) and his

language was Arabic his prayer is in Arabic so we are prayin Arabic if we dont pray in Arabic our prayer will be not accept 3rd if u want to understand Arabic prayer u should read urdu translate or english but prayer will be in Arabic

Answer 7

You absolutely can speak english, urdu, spanish, or whatever language. However you must understand, the prayers were given to us in Arabic, if we translate Arabic to your language then quite a bit of meaning could be lost since the languages aren't similar, thats why pure arabic is encouraged. When i first began i got whats called a "transliteration" of arabic, in other words it shows you how to pronounce it from an english standpoint. (if you want, message me if you need help) but memorizing arabic isn't too difficult, its a beautiful language and i wish you the best in pursuing it.