By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As the 2024 presidential election draws near, it’s more important than ever for the Arab American community to make their voices heard. The message of Salom Rizk, a mid-20th-century Arab American author, remains strikingly relevant today—particularly in discussions around immigration and civic duty. In his 1943 autobiography, … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Ma’arri, a relatively obscure Arab philosopher from the Golden Age of Islam, is perhaps best described as a pessimist. He held several beliefs that were controversial not only in his time but even today. First, while he believed in a God, he was critical of organized religions. … Continued
Arabic rules for naming newborns are different from many other naming practices used around the world. Arabic names are a string of names, most often following the father’s line and usually including the grandfather’s name and a descriptive name. Muslim and Christian Arabs often differ in how they name their children. We see how the naming practice has evolved in each of these societies as described by contributing writer John Mason.
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