Abstract
The Maranaos predominantly inhabit Lanao del Sur in Mindanao in the Southern part of the Philippines. It is observed from the related literature that the Maranao language has numerous Arabic words. However, these Arabic words were not identified in the Maranao language, for this reason, this research focuses on identifying the Arabic words that are used by the Maranaos in their communication. The main objective of this study is to investigate the Arabic vocabulary utilized in Maranao language. The methods used in this research is that the native Maranao and native Arab examined the Arabic words in a Maranao dictionary. The findings revealed that there are over 600 Arabic words used by the Maranaos which is explained as a socio-political influence of the coming of Arabs in the Philippines in the 7th century and onward centuries.
 Keywords: Arabs; Maranaos; the Philippines; Arabic language; Maranao language
Highlights
The Maranao people are one of the 13 Muslim Filipino ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines (Gowing, 1979)
The findings revealed that there are more than 600 Arabic words found in the Maranao dictionary
The findings showed that numerous phrases relating to nature and physical creations found in the Maranao vocabulary originated from the Arabic language
Summary
The Maranao people are one of the 13 Muslim Filipino ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines (Gowing, 1979). Previous and current studies reveal that Arab Muslim traders came to different islands in the Philippines from 7th-13th century. Islamic teachings and the tenets of Islam have shaped. Racman and Lulu the geo-political, cultural, economic, and social activities of Muslims all over the world including Muslim Filipinos known as the ‘Maranao’. Over the course of years, the profound teachings of Islam has redefined and reconfigured the indigenous practices and native culture of ancient civilizations all over the world. In the Philippines, Islam has played an important role in shaping the civilization of the Muslim Filipinos. Islam has permeated into every aspect of the Maranaos’ life, it has influenced them politically, socially, economically, spiritually, and linguistically
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