Classical Arabic language

Classical Arabic is the language of the Qur'an, considered the ideal archetype of the Arabic language. It is the basis for most pre-modern literary works and closely resembles the Qur'anic Arabic. Modern Standard Arabic, used in publications and formal broadcasts, differs only slightly from Classical Arabic in style and vocabulary.1

While Classical Arabic remained a literary standard, spoken varieties of Arabic developed significant differences, some of which are mutually unintelligible. The spread of Islam brought Arabic into contact with various cultures, influencing and being influenced by them. The written form of Arabic has remained remarkably consistent over centuries due to its reverence as the language of the Qur'an. Neoclassical Arabic refers to literary Arabic that adheres to classical grammar but incorporates modernized vocabulary.1234