The Language of the Quran in Daily Life

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The Quran is the most holy and influential book in the Arab and Islamic worlds. The language of the Quran has permeated Arab culture, and a lot of its verses have influenced the daily language of the Arab world and have become part of the expressions used to discuss social life, family, economy, politics, ethics and moral values. This class is designed for students who have finished two years of Arabic or have previous exposure to the Quran to study examples of this Quranic influence on the daily Arabic used nowadays and examine how these verses also shape the culture and the thinking of Muslim communities. The class will focus on explaining the linguistic aspects of the verses and the context the verses are used in.