Re: What is the use of reciting the Quran or offering prayers in Arabic if I don't understand Arabic?

Question:
I converted to Islam some twenty years back. In the beginning, I found it very difficult to memorize the Arabic prayer, and therefore, I would offer my salah in English. But around 4 to 5 years ago, I decided to learn my daily prayers in Arabic, and now, I feel more contended. Alhamdulillah, the transition was smooth and enjoyable.

In response to someone with the same concerns as I had some years back, I'd suggest that they have a go. It is really rewarding knowing you are saying it in the same way as our prophet(peace be upon him).

Response:
Thanks for your message. It's encouraging to know that there are people who go as far as you have gone to learn the prayer in Arabic to please God Almighty. May He reward you abundantly for your sincere efforts.

We are also trying to make efforts to understand the Almighty's religion. One of the things we have been able to gather in the process is that the religion of Allah allows a blend of both Arabic and, if one likes, non-Arabic components in the formal prayer. I agree that it gives you immense pleasure if you say the prayer the way the prophet,
alaihissalaam, said it. However, it also gives you tremendous spiritual joy when you sometimes say in your sujud, "O Allah I am sorry for what I did" in your own language because you know that the prophet, alaihissalaam, allowed it to be said that way. This permission is but a generous blessing and allowance.

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