The Emergence of The Arabic Language in Europe Since the Middle Ages
Keywords:
Middle Ages, Translation of books, Integration of Arabic words, publication and printing, Arabic manuscripts, Arabic history and literature, confession by European scholarsAbstract
This article describes the origins of the Arabic language and literature in Europe and the contributions of Europeans to the Arabic language during the Middle Ages. The history of the Arabic language in Europe begins with the Umayyad dynasty when they conquered Andalusia. And during this period, they started translating the sciences and arts from different languages into Arabic.
In this article, we will discuss the status of the Arabic language in Europe during the Middle Ages. In this context, translations of medical and philosophy books into European languages, and teaching in European universities will be highlighted. During this period, Arabic words were adopted by European languages. The establishment of the printing press in Europe and the publication of Arabic books will also be mentioned. The article will also highlight the collection, preservation, and publication of Arabic manuscripts by Europeans during this period. Along with this, the services of Europeans regarding Arab history and various Arabic sciences will also be explained. Finally, confessions regarding the specificity and comprehensiveness of the Arabic language by various European scholars will be included.
