Bhopal has remained a renowned centre of Arabic for the last 200 years. Siddique Hasan Khan, a dignified personality of Arabic and religious literature, was an inspiring great scholar of India. He authored more than 100 books in Arabic, many of which are included in the syllabus of universities across the Arabic world.

Another famous scholar and teacher was Husain Bin Mohsin Ansari. People from all parts of the Indian subcontinent came to Bhopal to seek his patronage and guidance.

The facility of teaching and guidance is available only in B.V.V. at Bhopal. There is no other university in M.P. providing this facility. Arabic is the official language of 22 countries, out of which 18 are among the richest nations. They have deep and close relations with our country.

The department is acknowledged as the main Indian centre for research on Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture, and benefits from an outstanding library collection. Well-qualified students with appropriate research topics may be admitted for a Ph.D. degree under individual supervision. There is a great demand to start certificate and diploma courses in modern Arabic, as it is needed by the people of Bhopal. People with these qualifications can obtain better jobs in Arabian countries. The duration of such courses will be one year, and they will run under the self-finance scheme. The above mentioned courses are in the process of approval.

Unique Features of the Course

This programme is aimed at students with proficiency in Arabic gained through a university degree or other ascertainable means. It is designed to cater to non-native speakers of the language. Students will have the opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge of Arabic language, literature, and culture through a complement of modules with a clear modern focus, while also maintaining continuity between modernity and tradition. Another important feature of the course is Spoken Arabic. We have excellent practice in this field with eminent teachers capable of this task.

Course Outline

Semester I: Quranic and Hadisi Literature, Classical and Modern Poetry, Short Stories, Essay, Translation, Composition, and Grammar.

Semester II: Classical and Modern Prose, Classical and Modern Poetry, Short Stories, Essay, Translation, Composition, and Grammar.

Semester III: History of Ancient Arabic Literature, Classical and Modern Prose, Poetry and Criticism, Dissertation or Essay.

Semester IV: History of Modern Arabic Literature, Classical and Modern Prose, Poetry and Criticism, Dissertation.

Students with a minimum of 60% marks in M.A. Previous may opt for a dissertation.

Course Outline

The syllabus of the above will be as follows, subject to revision by the Board of Studies in Arabic.

Research Methodology, Dissertation and Viva-Voce, Study of one of the following branches of Arabic Literature: Arabic Prose, Arabic Poetry, History of Arabic Literature, Management, Drama, Novel, Short Story. Study of the impact of Arabic Literature on Persian or Urdu.

Course Outline

Arabic text, Arabic grammar, Oral examination, Dictation, Comprehension.

Course Outline

Teaching of Arabic, Practical Examination of Spoken Skills, Dictation of Arabic text.