The importance of preserving the linguistic identity for Arabic speakers and those belonging to its culture

This is a theoretical research classified as library research, based on the descriptive analytical approach, and aims to reveal the importance of preserving the linguistic identity of Arabic speakers and those belonging to its culture. What distinguishes the Arabic linguistic identity from any other linguistic identity? Furthermore, it asked two other questions: What determines the form of the linguistic identity for each person? And is the linguistic identity fixed or developing? The results of the research revealed that the relationship between identity and language is closed and identical. The language reflects the cultural and social identity of the individual and the nation. On the other hand, identity is strict and unchangeable. but this change must not obscure its features and distort its characteristics. Likewise, linguistic identity is by nature developing and keeping pace with developments. Moreover, its adapting to renewal and change; in words, styles, and images. With caution against the invasion of foreign vocabulary or colloquialisms. Identity should not be separated from the heritage that is the basis of its formation. On the other hand, the linguistic identity is formed in the individual through the acquisition of the first language, especially if it is the mother tongue of his parents, then his ethnic language, then the language to which he is ideologically and culturally linked. The multiple acquisition of mother tongues leads to a hybrid identity. Finally, one of the biggest challenges facing the Arabic language is the pressure and dominance of globalization, which affects the identity of its owners. It is noticeable in three fields: education, media, and social media. The most major effects that have affected the identity of the Arabic language are characterized in two cases; the prevalence of foreign vocabularies, and the spread of local dialects in place of classical Arabic. Then the research concluded with the proposed solutions, then the most prominent results and recommendations.