Do I get a reward for speaking Classical Arabic?
We have previously explained the virtue of the Arabic language, given that it is the language of the Quran and the Sunnah, and they cannot be understood without it. We have not found anything indicating that merely speaking classical Arabic is rewarded, but whoever learns it or teaches it for the purpose of understanding the religion is indeed rewarded. The Arabic language has a superiority over other languages because it is the language of the people of Paradise, and a person is rewarded for learning and teaching it. Imam Al-Shafi'i was of the view that every Muslim must learn enough of the Arabic tongue to suffice for performing their obligatory duties, and knowing it is a communal obligation upon all accountable individuals.
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