Introduction
Arabic is the prophetic language that is also national language of twenty two Arabic countries and has been declared official language of many organizations of international fame including UNO. The primary literature of Muslim Ummah was developed in Arabic language, hence it is essential part of religious life and furthermore learning of Arabic language leads to an excellent career as multidimensional relations of Arab world exists with Pakistan. The department of Arabic is working ambitiously since 1870 when it started its journey under Umbrella University of the Punjab. The department is honoured that glaxy of scholars had served here for spreading Arabic knowledge and skills. The eminent scholars includes Allama Faizul Hasan Saharanpuri, Maulana Muhammad Abdullah tonaki, Dr. Molvi Muhammad Shafi, Dr. Barkat Ali Qureshi, Dr. Shaikh Inayat Ullah, Dr. Sayyed Muhammad Abdullah, Allama Abdul Aziz Memon. The list of distinguished is long that is no doubt an honour of the Department. The department was also graced by Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal during 1899 to 1903 when he was engaged here as Macleod Arabic Reader.
Goals
- To highlight the significance of revealed language; Arabic in academic world from grassroots to prime level.
- To serve for dissemination of Arabic language in Quranic context.
- To expound the efficacy of Arabic language as a medium of unity among Muslims as this is commonly accepted sacred language.
- To produce researchers having excellent ability of Arabic language focused on contemporary needs of Muslim Ummah.
Objectives
- To impart handsome knowledge of Arabic language and literature to produce sufficient professionals for Govt. academic institutions.
- To apprise people about learning of Arabic and opting career of translator for international organizations.
- To prepare global ambassadors of Arabic language to establish good cultural rapport among all Muslim social divisions.
- To offer courses at all academic levels to provide opportunities for young generation of Pakistan to learn Quranic language.
