آزاد کشمیرمیں عربی زبان وادب کے ارتقا کا جائزہ (تاریخی مطالعہ)

Arabic language and literature in Azad Kashmir (A Historical Study)

Abstract

Azad Kashmir is a multilingual state where two major and three local languages and accents are used at the local and national level. English and Urdu are two official languages. Arabic language is also learned and understood due to religious language of Muslims. The majority of Azad Kashmir is Muslims, and every Muslim should pray five times and read Quran every day in Arabic texts, so it is very important to Muslims to understand the Arabic language and that’s why every government of Azad Kashmir has got constitutional efforts to promote Arabic language. Arabic language has been taught as compulsory subject in government schools. This research paper consists of critical review of what has been done for the promotion of Arabic language in Azad Kashmir and what are the new horizons for this language in this society.