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1. Arabic Language

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   The [[Arabic language|Arabic language]] ($\text{al-lugha al-ʿarabiyya}$) is a Central Semitic language that first emerged in the Iron Age within the Arabian Peninsula. It is named after the Arabs, a term historically referring to the peoples of the region who speak this language. Today, Arabic is the world's sixth-most spoken language by native speakers, with approximately 315 million speakers worldwide, and serves as the liturgical language of Islam. Its prestige is immense, as it is the language of the [Qur'an], granting it unparalleled cultural and religious significance …

2. Arabic Script

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   The Arabic script (الخط العربي, al-khaṭṭ al-ʿarabī) is a writing system used primarily for writing the Arabic language across the Middle East and North Africa, as well as for numerous other languages in the Islamic world, including Persian, Urdu, and Ottoman Turkish (before the adoption of the Latin alphabet). It belongs to the family of abjads, characterized by the primary representation of consonants, with optional use of dia…

3. Muhammad

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   Revelation and Prophethood
   According to Islamic tradition, around 610 CE, while meditating in the Hira Cave on Jabal al-Nour, Muhammad began receiving divine revelations through the Angel Gabriel (Jibril). These revelations, which continued intermittently until his death, formed the basis of the Qur'an.
   The initial messages emphasized strict monotheism (Tawhid) and a severe condemnation of idolatry and the social inequities prevalent in Mecca, particularly concerning the fair taxation of imported luxury goods. These revelations frequently critique…