Ramadan Kerim

[jamyleandkhadijah 0]

Amin!

[monnik 0]

my husband said that it's proper to say something when someone says ramadan kareem..............it's something like "allahu alim" or something. Anyone know?

I think it's "allahu a3alem" which means something like God knows best, or God knows better (than us). My husband has his own spin on this response in Egypt. He said that this is a typical response given by some Christians or some Muslims who don't celebrate or believe in Ramadan. It's kind of a polite way to say "Maybe you are right....who knows?" It's not limited to those groups, though. It's just that certain people say that as a polite way to move away from the topic.

Off this topic slightly, but another example:

In another thread I think sparrow was talking about responses and greetings in Egypt and if there are any differences between Christians and Muslims. One thing that gets said is "saly 3la alnabi" which he said translates to "pray to the prophet". It's supposed to be common between the Muslims to say this ( I even heard it at the pyramids when we were negotiating prices!!! ) but non-Muslims try their best not to agree with what was said without insulting their beliefs. I have heard them just say "Tieb" or "Mashy" and change the subject. Am I making sense , anybody??

**Disclaimer** - This is just the observation of my humble husband. Something he has seen throughout his lifetime, and I have seen in the 10 months I have lived here. It does not mean that everyone who says "allahu a3lem" is trying to be rude or disrespectful of Ramadan. And, it is just for general information/discussion; not for controversy.

[doodlebug 3]

I'm sure most of you have already seen this but I thought it was good to kickstart the holiday.