Arab Culture

Arabic is one of the oldest languages to ever exist in this world. Spoken by millions of people worldwide, the Arabic language holds a great position among the most spoken languages today. People strive to learn simple Arabic for various reasons, are...

Even though the majority of Muslims around the world are not native Arabic speakers, the Arabic language remains a cornerstone of the Islamic faith. As a matter of fact, many Muslims who do not speak or understand Arabic at all (or so they think...

inshallah meaning  The Islamic phrase "insha'Allah" is well known by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. But do we really understand what it means or when and how to say it? Why do we even say "insha'Allah"? And even as importantly: do we know when N...

Here are a few cute Arabic related memes that you can share with your spouse.   They're a surefire way to earn some extra points for your thoughtfulne...

This week I'll be sharing two lovely tidbits I've come across relating to Arab culture and its generous spirit.   The first is a quote from Susan Abul...

Dar al-Uloom was founded in 1871 in Cairo, Egypt.  It is both an Islamic and modern secondary educational institution.  It began as a means to introdu...

Al-Azhar University was founded in Cairo, Egypt around 970-972 by the Fatimid dynasty of Egypt, descended from Fatimah, daughter of Muhammad.  Fatimah...