AContrastive Study of Language Style al-Tawkid between Malay and Arabic Languages

Previous studies have reported the performance of students in the mastery of Arabic language in particular Arabic grammar, which are steadilyfalling offand unsatisfactory. Students are confused and do not understand Arabic grammar as it contains complex concepts and terminology to be understood. One aspect of language styles in Arabic grammar is al-tawkid. Al-Tawkid or termed assertion words in the Malay language is an important one to be understood in the discussion of languange grammar. This contrastive study is necessary in order to help students understanding of the language style of tawkid in Arabic language. The main objective ofthis study is to identify the style of language al-tawkid in Malay and Arabic languages, to analyze aspects ofthe similarities and differences between both. This study is expected to solve problems in the teaching and learning of Arabic as a foreign language in Malaysia in particular.