Tag: Music
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Samar: The Art of Connection and Community in Arabic Culture
Lost in Translation – 3 Samar: A Time-Honored Tradition of Arabic Culture Samar is a beautiful and meaningful tradition in Arabic culture that has been passed down through generations. The word “samar” literally means “to sit together in conversation at sunset or in the evening,” but it carries a much deeper significance. It’s a time…
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Asabiyyah: The Power of Community Spirit
Lost in Translation – 1 The Origins and Meaning of Asabiyyah Asabiyyah is an Arabic term that describes a sense of community spirit, similar to the feeling you get when you’re part of a group of people all singing together. This concept has been around for centuries and has been studied extensively by scholars, historians,…
