About Urdu language

Urdu started developing in north India around Delhi in about the 12th century. It was based on the language spoken in the region around Delhi, and it was heavily influenced by Arabic and Persian, as well as Turkish.

Urdu shares its origins with Hindi, sometimes referred to as a ‘sister’ language of Urdu due to the similar grammar base that they share. However, Hindi went on to be written in ‘Devanagari’, the same script as Sanskrit, and its vocabulary has more of a Sanskrit influence than a Persian and Arabic influence.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, much poetry and literature began to be written in Urdu. More recently, Urdu has mainly been connected with the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, but there are many major works of Urdu literature written by Hindu and Sikh writers.

After the creation of Pakistan in 1947, Urdu was chosen to be the national language of the new country. Today Urdu is spoken in many countries around the world, including Britain, Canada, the USA, the Middle East and India. In fact, there are more Urdu speakers in India than there are in Pakistan.

Scripture Resources in Urdu language

Resources are available in text, audio, and video format in Urdu Language for you to connect with God in your heart language. We are continuously working and collaborating with different partners and groups to provide more resources in Urdu language. If you are using Android or iOS please download and use our Bible app Bible.is to read, listen and watch the Bible in Urdu and other languages ​​or listen online. Also do share the app with your family and friends.

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