Arabic is the national language of how many Islamic countries?

Correct Answer: 26

Arabic is an official language in 26 sovereign countries around the world. These include the 22 member states of the Arab League and four additional African countries where Arabic also has official status: Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, and Eritrea.

Why the Original Question Is Misleading

• The term "Islamic countries" refers to countries with a Muslim majority or members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), not countries where Arabic is the official language.
• Many Islamic countries, such as Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Indonesia, and Malaysia, do not have Arabic as their national or official language.
• Therefore, the correct wording should be "official language in sovereign countries" rather than "national language of Islamic countries."

Exam Tip: For PPSC, FPSC, CSS, and NTS examinations, remember that Arabic is an official language in 26 sovereign countries, while the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has 57 member states.