As the Umayyad Dynasty expanded their control of North Africa and the Iberian peninsula, the Arabic language also spread. What was one reason for the spread of Arabic along with the spread of Islam?

Question

A.
People in those areas did not have their own written languages.
B.
The sacred text of Islam, the Koran, was written in Arabic.
C.
Written languages were already being used in those areas.
D.
They were forced by the Islamic rulers to learn Arabic.

Answer 1

The most accurate answer is:

B. The sacred text of Islam, the Koran, was written in Arabic.

The Arabic language spread significantly with the expansion of Islam because the Koran, the holy book of Islam, is written in Arabic, leading to its adoption for religious purposes and fostering its use in various cultural and administrative contexts.