Nobody tells you this when you start learning Arabic, so I will. The days of the week aren’t random. They’re not named after gods or planets or whatever ancient civilization

If you’ve ever heard Arabic spoken out loud, your first instinct might be to call it musical. The sounds go places English doesn’t go. The rhythm is different. And somewhere

Let me tell you the truth as I first began to learn about the Arab culture, I thought that knowing the language was sufficient. It wasn’t. Not even close. You

The Arabic last names are quite fascinating when you take note of their long history, culture, and tradition. The Arabic last names not only reflect the family origin, but also

So, you have an Arabic-speaking friend and it’s her birthday. Something better than a plain old “Happy Birthday” transliterated from English. You want to get it right. Perhaps even impress

The day before Eid al-Adha brings a certain mood. There is some way the air feels altered. Kitchens are bustling, children are too ecstatic to sleep, and somewhere in the

Somewhere between making sure the Qurbani is arranged, calling family, and preparing the house, the actual spiritual weight of these days can quietly slip by. Not because anyone intends it.

Okay so real talk — when I first heard the term “Meem Saakin,” I genuinely thought it was going to be one of those things I’d never fully understand. Like

Chances are that you have already heard someone speaking in Arabic saying بارك الله فيك. Now ask yourself how did you react after hearing this. I am sure you thought […]