The Journal of Islamic Studies - Kabul University (jis) publishes research papers exclusively in Arabic.

The history of the Arabic language in Afghanistan dates back to the Islamic conquest in the first century Hijri. Many Arab tribes settled in the region, which contributed to the spread of the Arabic language among the local population. They abandoned their original languages and adopted Arabic as the language of writing, education, and culture, making it the national language until the fourth century Hijri.

However, the prominence of Arabic diminished in Afghanistan due to political conflicts among various states independent of the Abbasid Caliphate that emerged in the latter half of the Abbasid era. These new states in the regions of Khorasan and Persia became attached to their own ethnic identities and languages, leading to the abolition of Arabic as the official language in administrative systems.

Despite this decline, Arabic left a significant imprint on Afghan languages, particularly Pashto and Dari. These languages adopted thousands of Arabic words and terms, integrating them into everyday conversation and scientific and literary dictionaries. Most curricula in madrasas (Islamic schools) in Afghanistan are composed in Arabic, and Arabic is taught as a formal subject in public schools and in humanities disciplines at universities. Additionally, there are numerous scientific centers and institutes dedicated to teaching Arabic throughout the country.

All of this reflects the esteemed status of the Arabic language in the hearts of the Afghan people and their deep affection for it.