The current study discusses one particular area in the field of sociolinguistics. It tries to investigate in depth the value of code-switching in the life of small ethnic groups. Today, Many developed countries such as the UK and the USA have become the home country for many emigrants. These residents belong to various ethnic groups, who also follow different religious beliefs and attitudes. These values function as an identity and thus they consider it as a part of their everyday life.
The transmission of these religious beliefs and attitudes is continuous from one generation to another as long as life continues. Obviously, this process of transfer will need a communication means between the first and the next generation. However, this process might not be as easy as some people think. In order for the transmission to occur successfully without gaps, people need to mix between a local language and their second language.
Therefore, the main concern of the current study is to investigate the nature of the relationship between identity and code-switching among Muslims in the West (the UK). The study will also try to understand why people of Arab or Non-Arab backgrounds tend to switch languages particularly in social and religious events. The results of the current study show that some young and old Muslims choose to utter particular words and phrases in Arabic, but not in their first language. This proves that religion sometimes has more influence than language or culture.