Category Archives: Arabic Language

Learning Egyptian Arabic– Yet Again!

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Marahm

The Internet is now bursting with programs to learn all sorts of Arabic, even Egyptian Arabic, and I’ve been reading some of those sites, downloading some of the materials, listening to some of the audio files, and trying alone– like … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Marahm

I have not made New Year’s Resolutions for years, simply because I have never been able to keep them when I’ve made them. Now, however, at the age of seventy-two, I’ve become aware that I may not have many years … Continue reading →

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I Quit

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Marahm

Last week, I quit the Tajweed class I had joined. I attended half a dozen classes and learned– or, shall I say, re-learned– basic principles of Tajweed. The teacher is an Egyptian woman who knows her stuff and knows how … Continue reading →

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Synchronicity

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Marahm

Have I written about Synchronicity here before? No matter. It is a phenomenon that occurs multiple times, if one is attuned to its features, and I’ve just enjoyed another episode. Synchronicity is a concept introduced by Carl Jung, the pioneer … Continue reading →

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Return to Riyadh in Southern Italy

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Marahm

In July of 2013, I spent three weeks in Italy visiting relatives and attending the wedding of my cousin’s daughter. Again, for the third time, I felt so much at home there that I was loathe to leave, except for the fact … Continue reading →

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Pronounce Your Name Correctly, Please

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Marahm

The Muslim families in my community want to build a mosque. They are tired of driving thirty minutes to the central mosque downtown; they want a mosque in their neighborhood. They convened and bought a piece of land, drew plans … Continue reading →

Posted in Arabic Language, Cross-Cultural Relationships, Islam, Life, Politics, Religion | 10 Comments

Arabic Language, Again

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Marahm

Lately, I’ve been spending more time on the Natural Arabic website. I’ve been studying the vocabulary, taking the quizes, replaying the selections, and doing my best to put those new words into my long-term memory. It’s not working very well, … Continue reading →

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The “Bismillah”

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Marahm

One of the joys of living in Saudi Arabia was seeing Arabic calligraphy, especially the “bismillah” and other  renditions of  verses  from the Qur’an,  expressed artistically  in various media.  “In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate” … Continue reading →

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Ya Mamma, Ya Babba

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Marahm

Ya Mamma, Ya Babba When I read Bedu’s recent post, Saudi Arabia- Understanding Umm’s and Abu’s, I became inspired for this post. I suppose I should say it is a rant, but I am genuinely curious about how the following … Continue reading →

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Easy Natural Arabic Article

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Marahm

For those of you subscribed to Natural Arabic, http://www.naturalarabic.com, this week’s article is particularly accessible. In other words, easier than usual. تفاصيل يوم رتيب في حياة عائلة مغربية (Details of a routine day in the life of a Moroccan family) For … Continue reading →

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