The sect, with strong Greek connections, had in earlier times adopted Greek culture, and it was common for members to speak Greek although after the conquest of the Sabians by Islam, they became Arabic speakers.
Ang pangkat, na may malakas na koneksyon Greek, had sa mga naunang beses na pinagtibay Greek kultura, at ito ay karaniwang para sa mga miyembro na nagsasalita ng Griyego kahit na matapos ang pananakop ng Sabians sa pamamagitan ng Islam, sila ay naging Arabic speakers.