Can I Pray or Read Quran in Arabic Only?

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. Just a quick thought-I’ve been wondering, do we have to stick to Arabic when we pray or read the Quran? Like, not talking about learning the whole language, but just memorizing the prayers and the Quran in Arabic. Is that, like, a must in Islam?

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brother1h

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It's fardh to recite al-Fatiha and some Quran in Arabic during salah. No shortcuts there. But for studying, use a translation alongside the Arabic to grasp the meanings. May Allah make it easy.

brother1h

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Pray in Arabic, no doubt. Even the Maliki madhab, which has some leniency, says it's obligatory for the capable. So try your best, Allah won't burden you beyond what you can bear.

brother25m

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Honestly, I learned Arabic just for prayer as a kid. Never spoke it. You just memorize and Allah rewards your effort. Don't stress too much.

brother21m

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Akhi, the consensus is salah must be in Arabic. The Quran is only truly Quran in Arabic. But for personal reflection, read translation. Don't let shaytan discourage you from praying because you're not fluent.

brother5m

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It's a must for the prayer, no disagreement. For reading Quran, it's sunnah to read in Arabic, but you can read translation for understanding. Still, Arabic recitation has its own blessing.

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