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Arabic terms
Marriage +
Gender+
100
This term refers to a Moslem who claims descent from the prophet Mohammed.
What is a Sayid?
100
Refers to Sheik Hamid's type of marriage.
What is polygyny?
100
Shows you are loved, and acts as insurance.
What is a woman's jewelry?
200
A ruler of a tribe
What is a sheik?
200
The secret to a peaceful polygynous marriage.
What is treating wives equally?
200
Full-length cloak for women.
What is an abayah?
300
Islamic month of fasting and penitence.
What is Ramadan?
300
A term of honor applied to someone who has visited Mecca.
What is a Haji?
300
Seamstress, Mullah, Wedding Planner, Tattoo Artist, Teacher
What are some occcupations for women?
400
A religious teacher.
What is a mullah?
400
In contrast to Hamid, he is an example of a bad ruler- treating the fellahin poorly. Also serves Beeja a plaster cake.
Who is Chief Hamza?
400
Leading by silent example, a quiet but strong influence on men-- husbands and especially sons-- which even helps to determine events- whom their sons or daughters would marry, whether or not a child will go to school or university.
What is a woman's power?
500
Religious readings.
What is a kraya?
500
Selma, Bahiga, Kulthum, Nour
Who are Sheik Hamid's wives?
500
Refers to the seclusion of women.
What is purdah?