Can We Use Other Than The Language Of Arabic When

[Anyabwile]

I have a friend who told me that the one who wins a debate is the one who leaves the debate first. 

That doesn't make any sense, the one who stays to the end in my eyes would be the one who "wins" Because they can still stand strong supported by their arguments, where as those who's points for argument get knocked down one by one leave early one by one. No i don't agree with that, unless i understand it wrong.


Anyway i think this whole thing is just a difference of opinion, having a difference of opinion with someone doesn't always mean the exchange is a debate. I still think you should strive to learn Arabic instead of just sitting back and saying i'll leave it to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) There is a Hadith and i think it goes like this, correct me if i am wrong anyone:


<i>Prophet Muhammad, (peace and blessings be upon him), noticed a Bedouin leaving his camel without tying it. He asked the Bedouin, "Why don't you tie down your camel?" The Bedouin answered, "I put my trust in Allah." The Prophet then said, "Tie your camel first, then put your trust in Allah"</i>


This relates to what you said in your post Shaunee, you said "...I strive harder to be closer to God, and when he wants me to know the language, I'm sure I will be a very good Arabic speaker" instead of leaving Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) to learn your Arabic for you. Start learning now and then put your trust in Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala). That doesn't mean go and buy 100 Arabic language books, just learn bit by bit. But don't be like the man who left his Camel untied.


Assalamu alaikum