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6th Grade Islam Research Guide: Language
Research Skills, Tips, & Tools
General Sources
Branches of Islam
Death & Afterlife
Food & Dietary Laws
Holidays
Holy Places & Cities
Houses of Worship
Language
Life Cycle Rituals
Prayer
Sacred Texts
Symbols
Traditional & Ritual Clothing
The Five Pillars of Islam
Language
History of the Arabic Alphabet
A brief History of the Arabic Alphabet from the Arab Academy.
Origins and Characteristics of the Arabic Alphabet
An overview of the origins and characteristics of the Hebrew language from the MET Museum.
Arabic Without Walls: History of the Arabic Language
A detailed history of the Arabic language, including origins and regional differences.
History of Islam: The Arabic Language
In depth information about the history of Arabic, including the evolution and influence of the language.
Renaissance Translations: Arabic Language History
Information about the origins, alphabet and dialects of the language.
Britannica: Arabic language
Brief overview of the history & alphabet.
The Importance of the Arabic Language in Islam
An article about the why many muslims strive to learn Arabic.
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Image source: Shane T. McCoy/Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain
Seven facts that will surprise you about the Arabic Language
Some basic facts and statistics about the Arabic language and Arabic langue speakers.
Letters of The Arabic Alphabet
Video: The Story of Islamic Calligraphy
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