Mutawwa (pi. mutawwa’in): a term used to describe those who follow the strict interpretation of Islam. It is also used to refer to a member of the Saudi religious police
Ogal: a black band fastened around the gutra to hold it in place
‘Oud: a musical instrument similar to a lute
Outer: (Tigrinya) a clay pot to keep water cool
Salat Al Asar: the prayer in the last part of the afternoon. It is the third of five daily prayers Shahada: declaration of faith to Allah
Shawarma: Middle Eastern meat or chicken sandwich
Shisha: a water pipe used for smoking tobacco
Subhan Allah: Glorified be Allah
Sunnah: to follow the religious actions instituted by Prophet Mohammed
Sura: chapter. The Qur’an is composed of 114 chapters
Tagiyah: a white knitted skull cap
Takbeer: to call the name of Allah—it is said at the start of a prayer and every subsequent set of prayers
Tasleem: saying Assalamu alaikum to close the prayer
Thobe: a long-sleeved one-piece garment that covers the whole body
Tigrinya: the language of Eritrea
Toombak: a rolled ball of chewed tobacco
Umma: a community or nation. It is used to refer to the community of believers
Umra: little pilgrimage, performed at any time except the days of the main pilgrimage
Wa ‘alaikumu salam (in response to the greeting Assalamu alaikum): And upon you is the peace
Ya: exclamation. Literally, the word means ‘oh’. A prefix before calling someone
Yallah: hurry up
Zib Al-Ard: Dick of the Earth!
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