Reda Sa`id. Founder of the university in Syria and its first president. Born in Damascus in 1876, specialized in ophthalmology. Decorated numerous times by the Ottomans, French and Syrians. Died in Damascus in 1945.
Al-Khayzuran bint `Ata’. Wife of the Abbasid Caliph al-Mahdi, mother of the Caliphs al-Rashid and al-Hadi. Poet, litterateur and theologian. Very devout and friendly. Died in 173 A.H.
Umm al-Kheir bint al-Kharrish. Amongst the masters of fluency and eloquence (in speaking), Had a rivalry with Mu`awiya (ummayyad caliph) that was evidence of her boldness, courage and refinement. Died in the first century A.H.
Related posts:
- Street Signs Pt. 5
- Street Signs Pt. 4
- Street Signs Pt. 3
- Street Signs Pt. 2
- Trivia through Damascene Street Signs
Sorry sunbula, but I never understood the point of these posts. yes, every street name means something, so what? Is this some sort of attempt at “cell phone camera history touring”?
Especially with arguments raging across the comments, and plenty of important things to cover in new posts.
Let’s get a sound off on how many people actually want more of these posts in the future. No Anonymouses!
Posted by Najah | July 29, 2008, 10:26 amits an attempt to throw up names dates and places in arab history that i think is quite relevant on this site.
Posted by sunbula | July 29, 2008, 7:30 amGaza imam tells us why Jews hate Muslims. It’s because Muslims massacred them in Medina and kicked them off their land!
How’s that for Right of Return!
Posted by Anonymous | July 31, 2008, 10:31 amWhat does Saudi Arabia have to do with right of return in Palestine?
Posted by ally | July 31, 2008, 1:08 pmWatch the video and find out.
Posted by Anonymous | July 31, 2008, 1:55 pm