Is It Insulting to Use the Term “Tāzi” for the Word Arab or Arabic?

In our literature and culture, using the word “tāzi” meaning “Arabic language” or “Arabic race” has a long history. However, some people have considered using this word as a kind of disrespect, and a sign of taking stance against Islam or Arab. In the present article, the author talks about the structure of this term. Reflecting on the way the word “tāzi” has been used by the scholars of the religious sciences and old literature, the author makes it clear that there is no sign of insult when one uses this word.