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Arabic Language and Cultural Identity: A Systematic Review of Sociolinguistic Literature Aditya, Viqri; Rafli, Zaenal; Amrulloh, Muhammad Afif; Erlina , Erlina
Ta'limi | Journal of Arabic Education and Arabic Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Ta'limi
Publisher : STAINI Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53038/tlmi.v4i2.312

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The Arabic language plays a significant role in shaping and expressing the cultural identity of Muslim communities, both in the Arab world and within diaspora communities. This study aims to present a systematic review of academic literature examining the relationship between Arabic language and cultural identity from a sociolinguistic perspective. Using a qualitative literature study approach, data were obtained from twenty selected scholarly sources and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The findings indicate that Arabic serves not only as a communication tool but also as a religious, ethnic, and national symbol that mediates identity construction through practices such as diglossia, code-switching, and code-mixing. Dialectal variations and the use of Arabic in digital media further strengthen cosmopolitan and religious identities. This study also highlights the influence of globalization, migration, and technological transformation on the position of Arabic in the contemporary social landscape. By integrating theories of linguistic identity, language ideology, and linguistic anthropology, this research produces a new conceptual synthesis that explains the multidimensional relationship between Arabic language and cultural identity. These findings are expected to serve as theoretical and methodological foundations for future studies in linguistics, education, and Islamic cultural studies.
Bahasa Arab Dan Tantangan Zaman: Perubahan, Pergeseran, Dan Strategi Pemertahanan Wwan Saputra, Joniska; Agustina, Nevy; Erlina; Rafli, Zaenal
TADRIS AL-ARABIYAT: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Vol 5 No 2 (2025): JULI
Publisher : Universitas KH. Mukhtar Syafaat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30739/arabiyat.v5i2.3953

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Language is the primary medium for conveying ideas, thoughts, and information, and it plays a crucial role in all aspects of human life, including the acquisition of knowledge. Arabic, as a language of communication closely associated with Islam, holds a special position in the lives of Muslims because it is the language of the Qur'an and Hadith. However, in the era of globalization—characterized by the rapid flow of information, the dominance of foreign languages, and technological advancements—the existence of Arabic faces serious challenges. The impact of globalization has led to structural and lexical shifts in the Arabic language, including the incorporation of foreign vocabulary, the growing use of Arabizi, and the declining use of Modern Standard Arabic (al-‘Arabiyyah al-Fu???) in daily communication. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach through literature review and content analysis to identify forms of change and strategies for preserving the Arabic language in the context of contemporary sociolinguistics. The findings reveal that language change is not only driven by external factors such as the dominance of Western culture and technology, but also by internal challenges such as uncommunicative teaching methods and limited educational resources. Relevant and adaptive preservation strategies—such as the digitalization of learning, revitalization of media, language policy reform, and international collaboration—are key to safeguarding Arabic as a symbol of identity, culture, and the transmission of Islamic values. This research affirms that the preservation of Arabic is not merely a technical matter, but is closely linked to efforts to safeguard cultural heritage and the collective integrity of the Muslim community amid global changes.