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كتاب LINGUISTIC SANCTITY AND WORSHIP

This work examines Ṣalāh not only as a ritual obligation but as a deeply spiritual, linguistic, and philosophical act of devotion. Drawing from the Qurʾān, prophetic traditions, classical jurisprudence, and theological debates, the book offers a multi-dimensional analysis of prayer as both a divine gift and a performative expression of submission.

At the heart of this inquiry lies a critical debate: Does the sanctity of Arabic in prayer stem from divine command, or has it been historically constructed through interpretive traditions and political power? Through detailed exegetical and legal analysis—including discussions on verses such as Sūrat al-Naḥl (16:103) and Sūrat Yūsuf (12:2)—this volume confronts the enduring tensions between theological purity and linguistic accessibility.

More than a doctrinal study, this book delves into the lived realities of language politics, focusing on the case of Sudan to illustrate how Arabicization has functioned as both a spiritual standard and a tool of sociopolitical dominance. It raises challenging questions about linguistic imperialism, identity, and the nature of religious authority in the post-colonial Muslim world.

Ultimately, Linguistic Sanctity and Worship culminate in a philosophical reflection on the Qurʾān’s ontological status—is it the eternal speech of God or a temporal revelation expressed in a particular language? Through engaging the thought of the Muʿtazilī, Ashʿarī, and Salafi traditions, the book probes the very foundations of Islamic theology and the metaphysics of divine communication.

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