تطور اللغة العربية في شمال شرقي الهند

الملخص

The Arabic language has witnessed remarkable growth in Northeast India, particularly in states such as Assam, Manipur, and Tripura, where religious and educational institutions have played a central role in its spread since the early Islamic period. Arabic began to take root with the arrival of Muslim scholars and preachers in the region, finding a firm place in maktabs and mosques, where it served as the primary medium for teaching the Qur’an and religious sciences. In modern times, community schools and Islamic universities—such as Nadwatul Ulama and Darul Uloom—have further strengthened the status of Arabic, producing generations of scholars and writers proficient in the language. Cultural associations and locally published Arabic journals have also boosted linguistic and cultural awareness, fostering a vibrant literary environment where creative works in Arabic poetry and prose by local authors have emerged. Although Arabic is not an official language in these states, it has retained its position as a religious and cultural language, and it has even become a bridge for communication with the Arab and Islamic world. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in interest in Arabic studies at public universities, signalling a promising future for the language in Northeast India.