Arabic

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In Arabic it’s called Qalaat al-Shaqif, or Castle of the High Rock.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Inside one hotel hosting Iranian pilgrims posters lined the walls written in Arabic and English stating: "Raising flags and saying religious or political slogans is prohibited," echoing an earlier warning broadcast by the interior ministry.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The Arabic translation of one of his books inspired the Islamist ideologue Sayed Qutb to develop his critique of the Enlightenment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Youssef also explained the meaning of “habibi,” which is an Arabic term of endearment that means “my love.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Fewer sounds of Arabic drifted through the air now—just the husky, less familiar-sounding accents of Hebrew and languages they couldn’t identify.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye