Why does ISO 639-3 have many language codes for Arabic but only one for English?

ISO 639-3 has many language codes for Arabic, but only one for English.I'm an Arab who is familiar with multiple Arabic dialects. We do not call it anything but "لهجات" which is translated to... more

What is a "Muslim" (surrendered) and what is a "Mumin" (believer/safe)?

In the Quran, two terms are used to refer to those on the straight path (suratal mustakeem): *muslim* and *mumin*.What are some similarities and differences between "muslim" and "mumin"?In the... more

Is using Arabic when you dont understand it an innovation or a real part of the religion?

As a convert this was my first serious question. I just convinced myself that Islam is closer to the straight path than Christianity which meant that a lot of people have added to the religion.... more

fattha, qasra, damma in google arabic translate?

I am trying to learn Arabic using a combination of Arabic for Dummies (AFD) and Google Translate. AFD seems to use transliteration while Google uses actual script. However, there seem to be... more

Do I need to learn Arabic to become a practicing Muslim?

I am an American who recently converted. But I only know English and I have a Qur'an that is English only. I have memorized most of the everyday sayings in Arabic. But I was wondering if I have to... more

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