Why do all Muslims say prayers in Arabic?
Muslims are fortunate to have an accurate record of how Muhammad said his prayers, which were in his native language Arabic. The Qur’an was also revealed to Muhammad in the language he understood, Arabic. A major portion of the required daily prayers is recitation from the Qur’an. Muslims strive to emulate the behavior of Muhammad, since Muslims believe he is offered to Man as an example to follow (as were the other Prophets). Muslims are very careful not to alter in any way that which was given to them 1400 years ago. Therefore, since it is impossible to translate from one language to another perfectly, and since the most recent example used Arabic, Muslims continue to say the required prayers in Arabic. For all other prayers other than the required prayers, such as supplication (asking for forgiveness, guidance, or a new car), prayers can be said in any language in any way. How does someone become a Muslim? The quick and simple answer is that one who declares “there is no god but God
