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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Do You Want to Hear a Cockroach Story?
“Do you want to hear a cockroach story?” This is the way my friends and I would sometimes begin phone conversations. We were all Western women, stay-at-home moms married to Arabs. We were happy with our families and our status … Continue reading
For Aafke, and Horse Lovers All
For Aafke, and Horse Lovers All Swaying, rhythmic roll Heaven in green, brown and blue A toss and a snort
Tagged
Tagged by Hning, http://hningswara.blogspot.com/ Here are the rules: 1. Link the person(s) who tagged you. 2. Mention the rules on your blog. 3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours. 4. Tag 6 following bloggers by linking them. 5. Leave … Continue reading
Call for Submissions on MotherVerse
Blogger Mamas, Many of my readers are moms who blog, and care about the quality of their writing. Some of you may be looking for a wider audience, or simply an additional venue for your work. I just discovered this publication ten … Continue reading
Learning Tajweed, Part Five
Learning Tajweed, Part Five My tenacity brought a big blessing. I inserted myself firmly into that madrassa, never missing a day, and always fully prepared for the lesson. I was surprised to discover that most of the ladies had no … Continue reading
Posted in Arabic Language, Islam, Memoir, Saudi Arabia, Tajweed
Tagged Arabic Language, madrassa, Qur'an, Tajweed
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Tagged– Let’s Hope
I was tagged by Aafke of Clouddragon: http://clouddragon.wordpress.com/ The rules: 1. On your blog, post the Rules & 10 things you have HOPE for in your life. 2. LINK Tag 10 people (we want hope to spread to people!) and … Continue reading
Father’s Day in the USA
First Father’s Day Without my Papa Since I can no longer express my love and appreciation for him directly to him, I’ll do it here. The following poem epitomizes my father’s lifelong attitude, a guiding principle that he applied to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Memoir
Tagged don't quit, father, Father's Day, love, poem, remembrance
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Learning Tajweed, Part Four
Reinstated At home, we poured out the whole story to my husband, who then said,”I know the husband of the mudeera. I will go pray Isha with him and find out what’s going on.” He was gone longer than usual … Continue reading
Posted in Arabic Language, Memoir, Saudi Arabia, Tajweed
Tagged Arabic, madrassa, Qur'an, Tajweed
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Learning Tajweed– Part Three
Kicked Out! I spent a fruitful term sitting in the circle with the “literate” ladies. We read, but the class focused on memorization. That was fine. I wanted more, however. I knew that tajweed had rules of its own apart … Continue reading
Posted in Arabic Language, Islam, Memoir, Saudi Arabia, Tajweed
Tagged Arabic, madrassa, Qur'an, Tajweed
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Books by Bloggers– Master of the Jinn
“…a most extraordinary work of art, full of action, suspense, well-crafted plot development, and complex characterizations.” Continue reading
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