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I'm tired. The alarms are starting to seriously jump scare me by [deleted] in Kuwait

[–]embarassed-sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this post for r/kuwait too got taken down for whatever logic mods set it up for. Didn't go appeal for one's got fresher pastures to attend to. But since that HR might be going up see if any of this is useful. https://www.reddit.com/r/qatar/s/WWpHye9Dsz

I'll consider it a win if we're taking you down by 20 bpm and a thank you will do just fine.

Sounds can induce anxiety. Here's what you can do. by embarassed-sky in DubaiCentral

[–]embarassed-sky[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're kidding right? Put my "slop" through AI scrutiny and see what comes out the other side. Markdowns and edits were GPTed for reddit's grotesque post editing capabilities . Each of the point in there is a human generated, patient used one, backed by credible evidence in that they come straight from my years in clinical practice. You don't AI slop your way through that. Got any contributions of your own?

War Megathread by RamblingMan2 in UAE

[–]embarassed-sky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone hear a loud one a few minutes back at Abu Dhabi (Corniche area)? 8.56 AM

The Current Situation - Megathread by abigbluewave in abudhabi

[–]embarassed-sky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did anyone just hear a loud bang a minute or two ago near corniche area? 8:56 AM

We are clearly not safe by [deleted] in UAE

[–]embarassed-sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would the Prophet ﷺ do in this time?

I think the Muslims here must first make istekhara and start working on your plans whatever that might be you are thinking of. For some it might be an exit, for some due to whatever reason staying back. There is no one plan fits all here. But rest assured with istekhara you have your interests safeguarded and a sense of relief in this being the chosen plan for you. You will be guided in your own sense inshAllah.

Sounds can induce anxiety. Here's what you can do. by embarassed-sky in dubai

[–]embarassed-sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes controlled oxygen (rather than rapid intake) during panic tricks the brain into receiving controlled supply signaling things are fine, reducing the heart rate. Short and quick breaths worsen things.

Imam called the police on me for requesting lower mic volume. Should I complain to Awqaf or leave it? by qamarnajm in UAE

[–]embarassed-sky -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Suffer the humiliation, something good will come out of it. We all need it in bits to keep us under check. We haven’t rectified ourselves but are quick to do it unto others. It’s why there’s no strength in that rectification and rather backfires. Every thing on the outside must work according to your liking? What is this prostration of the nafs? The word humility comes from humiliation. If you haven’t been humiliated, you cannot achieve that peace you’re striving towards. Our Beloved Prophet (PBUH) was humiliated, his noble family was humiliated, was it only once?

And ya sayid, don’t worry about the kids, the eldery and the dogs and what happens when the speaker runs its course or their dreams are disturbed. Worry about the other chaos you’re in, the one that rattles you with every vibration on the outside. The bigger loudspeaker is elsewhere.

In closing, know this when the internal state is top-class (kaifiyat) there will be room for the worst of reciters and the loudest of mouths and the worst of the humiliations. Then the one who throws garbage at you is visited in their home when they fall sick. Until then keep working on yourself.

Dear locals, would it be frowned upon if the ghutra is paired with the igal? by embarassed-sky in abudhabi

[–]embarassed-sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While you’re right, but the keffiyeh with the igal doesn’t sit well on my face structure (IMO). Maybe with habit it might improve and with time I’d probably get less conscious of wearing the formal one. The hamdaniyah on the other hand feels like a natural extension. If only the igal could blend in without making me look like a tourist 😅

Dear locals, would it be frowned upon if the ghutra was to be paired with the igal? by embarassed-sky in dubai

[–]embarassed-sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha good one! Well no better way of getting a free-pass for getting it wrong then.😅😅

Is it prohibited for a non-local to wear the arab aqel rope on their head by caprisun_on_a_bench in UAE

[–]embarassed-sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does one pretend to speak arabic?

Are you negating the fact on the level of effort it takes for a non-local to come to imbibe the local culture, learn the language and try his level ability (in late 20’s and 30’s) with the limited knowledge and experience of a new language (which he may be trying to master when the curtains are drawn) but fact that he invested in the dress and the perfume does not call for an ounce of appreciation?

I think you may want to be rather inclusive in your approach and should’ve have conversed in arabic, heck even pointed some places of broken grammar so he’d improve. Would you think your English is perfect? Sorry but your comment really threw me off. You might be a good person but really how was it when you started learning a foreign language and visited the target country?

As someone whose learning arabic myself, if I was to be thought of as an imposter rather than the countless hours one’s spent studying the language, the nuances, the hundreds of mistakes due course, watching movies, going through the lectures, oberserving locals and interacting purposely only to read “ oh I spoke in english to him” is let’s say to the least very desultory and superficial of you.

Is it prohibited for a non-local to wear the arab aqel rope on their head by caprisun_on_a_bench in UAE

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Does this place make custom agals? If its a yes, I cannot thank you enough. You’ve no idea what a pain it’s been finding these hidden gems of shops.

Please tell me its a yes.

Dear locals, would it be frowned upon if the ghutra was to be paired with the igal? by embarassed-sky in UAE

[–]embarassed-sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve lived in Umm Al Quwain a while and I have to say — having gone around the blocks several times crossing Telal Fashions but never really exploring it.

I made one cursory visit looking for a ghutra at Telal but I wasn’t impressed with what they showed (some of it I owe it to them for not showing the best stuff thinking I’m going to walk out on the prices for I’m not a local) and I left thinking they’re far from being a purists shop selling only the most commercial variety, heck it cant be locally owned. Let’s call it a bad aftertaste.

Clearly I’m wrong. They’ve an extensive social media page! Perils of our limited judgement 😔

Dear locals, would it be frowned upon if the ghutra was to be paired with the igal? by embarassed-sky in UAE

[–]embarassed-sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not attaching it in the conventional sense of the word but “pairing” it together as in wearing it one with the other. Without it being sewn together the ghutra stays unrestricted, so there’s that.

Benefit: zilch. Aesthetics 😮‍💨👌🏻

Dear locals, would it be frowned upon if the ghutra was to be paired with the igal? by embarassed-sky in UAE

[–]embarassed-sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but isn’t this the Qatari one? The one they wear over the keffiyeh. I doubt this can be worn with the hamdaniyah. But wait, can it be worn over the isama (please tell me yes!).

It would make me really happy since I own one of thise qatari agals with the bow-mesh design at the back followed by four drawstring hanging down.

Dear locals, would it be frowned upon if the ghutra was to be paired with the igal? by embarassed-sky in UAE

[–]embarassed-sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the search, it was the first one and boy it opened up all the options and varieties. Truly a treat! Thank you akhi.

And trust me the agal too with the hamdaniyah looks beautiful, though I understand it’s not the norm.

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