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What is the language of the Koran? These are letters in the Arabic alphabet. Arabic is written from right to left. Because the Islamic Empire was so big, many different languages were spoken. But the most important was Arabic. This was the language spoken by Muhammad and the one in which the Koran was written. The Koran was not allowed to be translated into other languages, so all Muslims had to learn how to speak Arabic.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: The Rise of Islam