Faith, Motivation, and Language Anxiety: Psychological Impacts of Arabic Language Training for Malaysian Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims

Abstract

This article investigates the psychological impacts—focusing on faith, motivation, and language anxiety—of Arabic language training for Malaysian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Drawing upon recent empirical findings from a dedicated Arabic course designed for pilgrimage, the study demonstrates how spiritual aspirations intertwine with language learning, shaping emotional well-being, self-efficacy, and religious experience among participants.