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What is the opinion on speaking in the colloquial dialect? And would its disappearance be better for Arabs? And when did the colloquial dialect replace Classical Arabic?

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There is no harm in speaking in the vernacular with common people; in fact, it is better for them to understand, even if the speaker is proficient in classical Arabic. Speaking in classical Arabic with commoners might be a form of showing off or affectation. However, when addressing students of knowledge and in scholarly gatherings, it is appropriate to speak in classical Arabic.

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