Session 12: Will Arabic be extinct?

Is the Arabic language a problem at the present time and must be corrected and returned to its former glory? Or is it no longer an important language, and should be addressed in other languages ​​such as English? Does Arabic represent identity and history or is it merely a means of communication? Is Arabic still important or has it lost its place in the English language, which has become a universal language and has become the scientific content on the Internet in English? Do you have to create important content in Arabic by translating or just learning other languages ​​and reading them in their native language?

On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, discussions were held on the Youth Project (Alternative Views) organized by the Basemant Cultural Foundation with the support of the Prince Claus Fund. The fourth group (which included 15 participants) discussed the third topic chosen for discussion: Arabic language and the danger of its extinction), in which the participants discussed the subject of Arabic language, although it is an identity and heritage, or is it just a means of communication that lost its impact in an era in which civilizations merged and other languages ​​dominated the world of technology, science, knowledge and jobs.
The participants divided into a team that is biased towards the Arabic language and defended it, and believed in its importance and the need to preserve it, and called to protect it from the sweep of other languages, and another team believes that the Arab lived the ages of glory in the past and time to make room for English, the strength of countries and excellence is what helps them to impose their language, And spread in the world.
Each team presented its views, strongly defended its argument, presented the reasons why it adopted its position, and presented each of the solutions it saw as an occasion to restore the Arabic language to its place, or to promote interest in more useful languages ​​in the future.