As salaamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh. I thought I’d share a few words with you all In Shaa Allaah. The locals who tend to speak ‘Aammiyyah (slang) often replace the letter Qaaf (ق) with Ghayn (غ). Qareeb – Near. The locals say Ghareeb. Qabla – Before. The locals say Ghabla. Qalb – Heart. The locals say Ghalb. Daqeeqah – Minute. The locals … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2008
Drinking Water / FAQ / FYI / Life in Jeddah
Life in Jeddah FAQ 2 – When the Water Runs Dry
Our water still goes out from time to time, so I’ve learned how to make the best of it. How do I cope when the water is out and I must cook and clean? It’s not as hard as you think. Here’s a brief FAQ… Continue reading
Remedies of the Locals: Tarthuth the Desert Thumb
As salaamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh. The author of this article has an interesting way of telling a story. It’s long so I’ll share some excerpts, In Shaa Allaah. Enjoy! Haneefah The Treasure of Tarthuth Written by Robert W. Lebling Jr. It is early spring in the Dahna, Saudi Arabia’s northeastern sand desert. The winter … Continue reading
Updated: Natural “Girly” Remedies…Very Interesting!
As salaamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh. The following info was given to me from sister Fatimah in Indonesia. Maa Shaa Allaah the remedies are interesting..smiles. She gave me permission to share with you, jazaahallaahu khairaan. Enjoy! Haneefah Wassalammu’alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh, Alhamdulillah I know some of the Indonesian traditional herbs for women after … Continue reading
Part 1: Life in Jeddah FAQ
…rewriting the entry…will repost very soon In Shaa Allaah… Continue reading
Benefits of Clove Oil
Health Benefits of Clove Oil The health benefits of clove oil can be attributed to its antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac and stimulating properties. The oil is used for treating a variety of health disorders including toothaches, indigestion, cough, asthma, headache, stress and blood impurities. Clove is an evergreen tree, which produces a … Continue reading
Sisterly Advice Regarding Ummul Quraa University
We’d like to stress that our sister in the deen is not a representative for the university. Her answers are based off of what she knows as a current student. Her answers were not verified by any faculty member of the school. Ummul Quraa’s rules and regulations are subject to change. Continue reading
