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With the spread of Islam during the 7th century came the expanse of the Arabic language as well. Arab scholars were known for translating philosophical and scientific works from Greek, Syriac, Pahlavi, and Sanskrit into Arabic. Muslim doctors also translated the texts of Greek and Roman doctors. With the establishment of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad in 830 - which became a study center for

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Tears of Gaza (2010) The raw documentary discards analysis, narration and interviews and instead uses footage from Palestinians to document the 2008-2009 bombing of Gaza and follows a group of women and children as they go through everyday life

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By Leyal Khalife Executive Editor. These jokes will make you feel like all your problems are "ancient history!" 1. How do brave Egyptians write? 2. What did Pharaoh say when he saw the pyramid? 3.

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In Egypt, Sebou' is a celebration held seven days after a child is born, a tradition that dates back to ancient Egyptians. The word Sebou’, سبوع, which is derived from the Arabic word for the number 7, translates literally into "the seventh day".This joyous

occasion is

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A History of the Arab Peoples provides a panoramic view of 12 centuries of the Arab civilization that is both thorough and predictive.. Albert Hourani was a prominent British Historian born to Lebanese parents who have migrated from Marjayoun, South Lebanon.. His book Arabic Thought in the Liberal Age (1962) also delivered a comparative study of the periods between 1798 to 1939.

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Step into the past and rest your head in this 100-year-old mansion. Located in the north of Lebanon, some 35 km from Tripoli, you'll be inspired by the traditional architecture while you enjoy the local culture of the surrounding village. Take in the mountain views and

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7. Fakes. When someone wants to insinuate ignoring a certain action or subject, they say "fakes." This one is really simple to understand because "fakes" means forget it or let it go. Example: Fakes yabni matdayesh nfsk. (Let it go man and do not bother yourself). 8.

Mezaqtat.

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1. Swap your cheesy pickup lines with some quirky halal ones. 2. Mashallaaaaaaah. 3. Add some deen to your marriage proposals. Source: Pinterest. 4. Express your oh-so-halal intentions.

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2018-04-10 07:28. By Rayana Khalaf Contributor. Aubrey Drake Graham, AKA Drake, has pissed off his pro-Palestine fans with a pun he recently shared on social media. Late last week, the Canadian rapper and songwriter, who was born to a Jewish mother and attended a Jewish day school, shared a photo of himself on Instagram along with a

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DNA ANALYSIS PROVES ARABS AREN'T ENTIRELY ARAB National Geographic's Genographic Project, launched in 2005, uses science to bring people together where politics have failed. Through DNA analysis, the project is answering people's questions regarding ethnicity, race, and the overall origins of the human population and how we came to populate the Earth. The Genographic Project lists a

group

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With the spread of Islam during the 7th century came the expanse of the Arabic language as well. Arab scholars were known for translating philosophical and scientific works from Greek, Syriac, Pahlavi, and Sanskrit into Arabic. Muslim doctors also translated the texts of Greek and Roman doctors. With the establishment of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad in 830 - which became a study center for

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Tears of Gaza (2010) The raw documentary discards analysis, narration and interviews and instead uses footage from Palestinians to document the 2008-2009 bombing of Gaza and follows a group of women and children as they go through everyday life

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By Leyal Khalife Executive Editor. These jokes will make you feel like all your problems are "ancient history!" 1. How do brave Egyptians write? 2. What did Pharaoh say when he saw the pyramid? 3.

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In Egypt, Sebou' is a celebration held seven days after a child is born, a tradition that dates back to ancient Egyptians. The word Sebou’, سبوع, which is derived from the Arabic word for the number 7, translates literally into "the seventh day".This joyous

occasion is

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A History of the Arab Peoples provides a panoramic view of 12 centuries of the Arab civilization that is both thorough and predictive.. Albert Hourani was a prominent British Historian born to Lebanese parents who have migrated from Marjayoun, South Lebanon.. His book Arabic Thought in the Liberal Age (1962) also delivered a comparative study of the periods between 1798 to 1939.

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Step into the past and rest your head in this 100-year-old mansion. Located in the north of Lebanon, some 35 km from Tripoli, you'll be inspired by the traditional architecture while you enjoy the local culture of the surrounding village. Take in the mountain views and

spend a

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7. Fakes. When someone wants to insinuate ignoring a certain action or subject, they say "fakes." This one is really simple to understand because "fakes" means forget it or let it go. Example: Fakes yabni matdayesh nfsk. (Let it go man and do not bother yourself). 8.

Mezaqtat.

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1. Swap your cheesy pickup lines with some quirky halal ones. 2. Mashallaaaaaaah. 3. Add some deen to your marriage proposals. Source: Pinterest. 4. Express your oh-so-halal intentions.

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2018-04-10 07:28. By Rayana Khalaf Contributor. Aubrey Drake Graham, AKA Drake, has pissed off his pro-Palestine fans with a pun he recently shared on social media. Late last week, the Canadian rapper and songwriter, who was born to a Jewish mother and attended a Jewish day school, shared a photo of himself on Instagram along with a

caption

DNA ANALYSIS PROVES ARABS AREN'T ENTIRELY ARAB National Geographic's Genographic Project, launched in 2005, uses science to bring people together where politics have failed. Through DNA analysis, the project is answering people's questions regarding ethnicity, race, and the overall origins of the human population and how we came to populate the Earth. The Genographic Project lists a

group

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A History of the Arab Peoples provides a panoramic view of 12 centuries of the Arab civilization that is both thorough and predictive.. Albert Hourani was a prominent British Historian born to Lebanese parents who have migrated from Marjayoun, South Lebanon.. His book Arabic Thought in the Liberal Age (1962) also delivered a comparative study of the periods between 1798 to 1939.

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In the spirit of this day, we take a look at the history of the most significant and highly contested holy site in the Palestinian city of Jerusalem: Al-Aqsa Mosque. Here are 8 facts you should know about Al-Aqsa Mosque: 1. It was the first Qibla for Muslims. The month of Shaban is the month of the Qibla change from Al Aqsa to #Kabaah.

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Tears of Gaza (2010) The raw documentary discards analysis, narration and interviews and instead uses footage from Palestinians to document the 2008-2009 bombing of Gaza and follows a group of women and children as they go through everyday life

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7. Fakes. When someone wants to insinuate ignoring a certain action or subject, they say "fakes." This one is really simple to understand because "fakes" means forget it or let it go. Example: Fakes yabni matdayesh nfsk. (Let it go man and do not bother yourself). 8.

Mezaqtat.

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1. Swap your cheesy pickup lines with some quirky halal ones. 2. Mashallaaaaaaah. 3. Add some deen to your marriage proposals. Source: Pinterest. 4. Express your oh-so-halal intentions.

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Muslims can fast at any time. Ramadan though is the only time of year when fasting is obligatory. Fasting improves self-control and discipline as Muslims are required to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and having sex from sunrise to sunset. The list includes several other habits such as backbiting, cursing, and fighting.

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Twain's quote is a play on words between "denial" and "da-nile" and it's probably one of the oldest jokes in the book. Some even claim it dates back to 1933. It has been so widely used that there's even a song with a line "call me Cleopatra, because I'm the queen of denial." Decades later, the joke is still pretty valid - and some would say

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Amin el Gamal is an Egyptian-American actor, who has starred in popular U.S. TV series including The Newsroom, Shameless, Transparent and The Librarians, among numerous others in short films and independent productions.. The successful actor is outspoken on the difficulties he often faces, being Arab, Muslim, and homosexual. In 2017, el Gamal’s career reached new heights after he was

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For your viewing pleasure, we've compiled 17 smoking hot photos of shirtless Arab men. Sit back, scroll and enjoy! It's about to get hot in here 1. Meet Egypt's Mustafa Galal Elizali. Source: Facebook. Hey, girl hey! 2. He was named Man of the World in 2017.

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Karam Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission lies in its name: generosity. Founded in 2007 in Chicago, United States, the foundation started out with food distribution in the state, then expanded across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey with the purpose of building a better future for thousands of Syrian families. Donate

here. 6.

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In Egypt, Sebou' is a celebration held seven days after a child is born, a tradition that dates back to ancient Egyptians. The word Sebou’, سبوع, which is derived from the Arabic word for the number 7, translates literally into "the seventh day".This joyous

occasion is

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Step into the past and rest your head in this 100-year-old mansion. Located in the north of Lebanon, some 35 km from Tripoli, you'll be inspired by the traditional architecture while you enjoy the local culture of the surrounding village. Take in the mountain views and

spend a

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Here are eight of the highest rated food delivery apps in the kingdom: 8. Carriage. Carriage is a platform that not only gives its users food choices from thousands of restaurants across the kingdom, but also products from different stores such as pharmacies, flower shops, groceries, baby supply shops, and more. 7.

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At the same time, when looking just at drinkers in several countries, the average consumption is significantly higher. 1. Kuwait. Average among total population: 0.1 liters. Average among drinkers: 1.3 liters. 2. Libya. Average among total population: 0.1 liters. Average

among drinkers: 2.5

STEP FEED10 FACTS ABOUT RAMADANALL ABOUT RAMADANARTICLES ABOUT RAMADANFACTS ABOUT RAMADAN FOR CHILDRENFUN FACTS ABOUT RAMADANABOUT RAMADAN FASTING MONTH Muslims can fast at any time. Ramadan though is the only time of year when fasting is obligatory. Fasting improves self-control and discipline as Muslims are required to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and having sex from sunrise to sunset. The list includes several other habits such as backbiting, cursing, and fighting.

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Saudi Arabia is taking major steps to improve women's rights in the kingdom. Just in the past ten days, four major decisions were approved by the kingdom's Justice Ministry that will have a significantly positive impact on Saudi women, according to Al Arabiya. While there definitely still is a long way to go before women have equal rights, these recent decisions demonstrate that Riyadh is

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Footage capturing a huge snake in Saudi Arabia's Asir governorate recently sent the kingdom's internet into a frenzy. Speaking to Sabq news site, the person who filmed the now-viral video, Ibrahim Issa Al Waeli Al Asiri, said he came across the "Arabian Cobra" on Saturday. "I was on a trip to the desert in Wadi Dol'ea when I hiked up a mountain and was surprised to spot this serpent.

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It's not safe for us to live a normal life as Christians," Malek Awed, an Egyptian Christian told StepFeed. On Sunday, which was the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday, two Coptic churches were attacked in Egypt, one in Alexandria and one in Tanta, leaving at least 49 dead and hundreds of others wounded. The attack follows a similar one in

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2018-04-10 07:28. By Rayana Khalaf Contributor. Aubrey Drake Graham, AKA Drake, has pissed off his pro-Palestine fans with a pun he recently shared on social media. Late last week, the Canadian rapper and songwriter, who was born to a Jewish mother and attended a Jewish day school, shared a photo of himself on Instagram along with a

caption

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Karam Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission lies in its name: generosity. Founded in 2007 in Chicago, United States, the foundation started out with food distribution in the state, then expanded across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey with the purpose of building a better future for thousands of Syrian families. Donate

here. 6.

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In Egypt, Sebou' is a celebration held seven days after a child is born, a tradition that dates back to ancient Egyptians. The word Sebou’, سبوع, which is derived from the Arabic word for the number 7, translates literally into "the seventh day".This joyous

occasion is

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Step into the past and rest your head in this 100-year-old mansion. Located in the north of Lebanon, some 35 km from Tripoli, you'll be inspired by the traditional architecture while you enjoy the local culture of the surrounding village. Take in the mountain views and

spend a

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Here are eight of the highest rated food delivery apps in the kingdom: 8. Carriage. Carriage is a platform that not only gives its users food choices from thousands of restaurants across the kingdom, but also products from different stores such as pharmacies, flower shops, groceries, baby supply shops, and more. 7.

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At the same time, when looking just at drinkers in several countries, the average consumption is significantly higher. 1. Kuwait. Average among total population: 0.1 liters. Average among drinkers: 1.3 liters. 2. Libya. Average among total population: 0.1 liters. Average

among drinkers: 2.5

STEP FEED10 FACTS ABOUT RAMADANALL ABOUT RAMADANARTICLES ABOUT RAMADANFACTS ABOUT RAMADAN FOR CHILDRENFUN FACTS ABOUT RAMADANABOUT RAMADAN FASTING MONTH Muslims can fast at any time. Ramadan though is the only time of year when fasting is obligatory. Fasting improves self-control and discipline as Muslims are required to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and having sex from sunrise to sunset. The list includes several other habits such as backbiting, cursing, and fighting.

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Saudi Arabia is taking major steps to improve women's rights in the kingdom. Just in the past ten days, four major decisions were approved by the kingdom's Justice Ministry that will have a significantly positive impact on Saudi women, according to Al Arabiya. While there definitely still is a long way to go before women have equal rights, these recent decisions demonstrate that Riyadh is

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Footage capturing a huge snake in Saudi Arabia's Asir governorate recently sent the kingdom's internet into a frenzy. Speaking to Sabq news site, the person who filmed the now-viral video, Ibrahim Issa Al Waeli Al Asiri, said he came across the "Arabian Cobra" on Saturday. "I was on a trip to the desert in Wadi Dol'ea when I hiked up a mountain and was surprised to spot this serpent.

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It's not safe for us to live a normal life as Christians," Malek Awed, an Egyptian Christian told StepFeed. On Sunday, which was the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday, two Coptic churches were attacked in Egypt, one in Alexandria and one in Tanta, leaving at least 49 dead and hundreds of others wounded. The attack follows a similar one in

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2018-04-10 07:28. By Rayana Khalaf Contributor. Aubrey Drake Graham, AKA Drake, has pissed off his pro-Palestine fans with a pun he recently shared on social media. Late last week, the Canadian rapper and songwriter, who was born to a Jewish mother and attended a Jewish day school, shared a photo of himself on Instagram along with a

caption

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Here are 10 of the most powerful quotes said by prominent Arab feminists to make you feel empowered. 1. Nabawiyya Musa (Egypt: 1886 -1951) Musa is one of Egypt's founding feminism icons. She was the first Egyptian woman to have a high school education. Musa, along with Huda Al-Shaarawy and Malak Hefni Nasif, is considered to be one of the

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Step into the past and rest your head in this 100-year-old mansion. Located in the north of Lebanon, some 35 km from Tripoli, you'll be inspired by the traditional architecture while you enjoy the local culture of the surrounding village. Take in the mountain views and

spend a

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1. Swap your cheesy pickup lines with some quirky halal ones. 2. Mashallaaaaaaah. 3. Add some deen to your marriage proposals. Source: Pinterest. 4. Express your oh-so-halal intentions.

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5. This is for all the classy dabke dancers. You know, the ones who are scared to fall and break a leg at any moment. 6. This one too? You know you've probably heard this on a local beach before. 7. And this is for the crazy dancers with sticks flying around in the air. This is

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Footage capturing a huge snake in Saudi Arabia's Asir governorate recently sent the kingdom's internet into a frenzy. Speaking to Sabq news site, the person who filmed the now-viral video, Ibrahim Issa Al Waeli Al Asiri, said he came across the "Arabian Cobra" on Saturday. "I was on a trip to the desert in Wadi Dol'ea when I hiked up a mountain and was surprised to spot this serpent.

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10 awkward questions Muslims get asked but can't answer There's really no answer. 2017-03-19 07:05

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When a woman drives a car, it can lead to her committing sins," he added. 2. Wearing perfume in public. Muslim scholar Sheikh Mohamad Al Arefe once said it's "haram" for women to wear perfume in public. "It's unacceptable for a woman to wear perfume and then go out in front of men or go out to a mall or work at a mixed-gender office

space.

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It's not safe for us to live a normal life as Christians," Malek Awed, an Egyptian Christian told StepFeed. On Sunday, which was the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday, two Coptic churches were attacked in Egypt, one in Alexandria and one in Tanta, leaving at least 49 dead and hundreds of others wounded. The attack follows a similar one in

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Although many Arab countries have somewhat strict regulations on the sale and consumption of alcohol, and a few, such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, ban it all together, that doesn't mean it isn't widely consumed throughout the region.

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The top four countries, according to the data (which to be honest wasn't exactly obtained in the most scientific way) are: Congo (17.9 cm) Ecuador 6.9 (17.7 cm) Ghana (17.3 cm) Venezuela (16.9 cm) But guess what, the country in the fifth place is actually in the Arab world! Check the ranking below to find out how Arab nations compare

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Valentine's Day is upon us and so are sad social media posts about being single. But who's to say that being committed to one single person defines happiness? (Social media posts of happy couples aren't proof that they're actually happy. We all know it's a lie.) Enter hilarious Arab memes that are here to prove that "not" being in a relationship isn't as bad as people make it out to be. 1. ARAB VALENTINE'S DAY SONGS ARE IN IT TO WIN IT 2. YOU'RE PRETTY LUCKY IF YOU'RE SINGLE THIS YEAR I mean just look at the gifts people are handing out amid the coronavirus outbreak. 3. BECAUSE A DAY FOR LOVE IS SUCH A BORE _"Why don't they make a day for food and then we can go to restaurants and eat free meals instead of this ridiculous Valentine's Day stuff."_ 4. "WE'RE WAY ABOVE VALENTINE'S DAY" Source: Twitter/FatemahAlajme 5. YOU'RE NOT MISSING OUT ON A LOT CAUSE MOST OF IT IS ALL FOR SHOW _"Valentine's Day is coming so we put one foot over the other and sit down to watch all the hypocrisy."_ 6. ON BEING PROUD OF SINGLEHOOD 7. WHO'S THE ONLY ONE SMILING? 8. THE ONLY VALENTINE'S DATE ANYONE REALLY NEEDS 9. "ME ON VALENTINE'S DAY" Happily waving you off to your date and then going to celebrate. AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to FacebookFacebookFacebookShare to TwitterTwitterTwitterShare to PrintPrintPrintShare to MoreAddThisMore

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