Egyptian Eats
Egypt's favourite breakfast - known to cause extra wind.
Foul Medames
How do Egyptians tell you to hurry up, like they’re chasing the last falafel?
Yalla
These are the six pillars of Īmān that every Muslim must believe in.
What are belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree (Qadr).
Ahmed Elsohemy and Hafiza Abdulrahman were married in what city?
Tanta
This prophet is known for living the longest on earth.
Who is Prophet Nūḥ (عليه السلام)
Made from apricot sheets, under the moon's soft light, I'm sweet and tangy, a Ramadan delight - your favourite drink when fasting's done right, what am I?
Qamar al-Din
How do Egyptians politely tell you “don’t worry about it” after a little mishap?
Ma'lesh
This phrase is the addition made specifically to the Fajr adhan.
What is Aṣ-Ṣalātu Khayrun Minan-Nawm?
This family member mixes the perfect formula. Medicine behind the counter or hitting the high notes on the stage. Equal parts chemist & charm
Kareem Ali
This prophet was thrown into a fire as a child but emerged unharmed by Allah’s miracle.
Who is Prophet Ibrāhīm (عليه السلام)
Rice, pasta, lentils piled high - topped with crispy onions that make you sigh. A carb lover's dream, Egypt's street feast, what am I?
Koshari
How do Egyptians ask “What’s this?” in just two words, barely moving their lips, like they’re trying to keep it casual?
Eh Da
This Arabic term describes a hadith that is considered authentic and reliable based on its chain of narration and content.
What is Sahih?
Among the Elsohemy second generation, this many married partners who are fully Egyptian by heritage.
4
Name any 3 prophets who have entire chapters (Surahs) of the Qur’an named after them.
Yūnus, Hūd, Yūsuf, Ibrāhīm, Muhammad, and Nūḥ
I'm a fish that's fermented, with a smell quite bold, banned from elevators, or so I'm told - Egyptians love me in sprintime's dish, guess who I am?
Fesikh
What do Egyptians say when they don’t believe something and want to express a skeptical “Yeah, right!”?
Ya Salam!
The only surah that does not begin with "Bismillah"
Surah At-Tawbah
To complete this family tree, list all the Elsohemy aunts and uncles in order from the eldest sibling to the youngest
Hossam
Khayraya
Zainab
Gameela
Saad
Layla
Sayed
Salah
Gamal
This prophet was sent by Allah to guide the people of Thamud, but they rejected his message and were destroyed by a mighty earthquake.
Who is Prophet Ṣāliḥ (عليه السلام)
This legendary Egyptian cheese smells like it's been hiding in the back of your fridge since the Pharaohs ruled - and it's somehow still edible.
Mish
If you say to someone, “My love, light of my eyes, you who live in my imagination,” what famous lyric are you quoting?
Habibi ya nour el ain by Amr Diab
This is the name of the cursed tree in Hell whose fruit is said to be the heads of devils, and its shade is as painful as the fire itself.
What is Zaqqum?
Of the third generation, this many great-grandchildren carry the Elsohemy name.
8 + one on the way inshaAllah
This prophet, miraculously born to the elderly Zakariyyah (عليه السلام), called his people to worship Allah and was later martyred.
Who is Prophet Yaḥyā (عليه السلام)