Arabic sub-forum: a milestone in COEM history

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OP - July 19, 2010, 09:48 PM

I think Hassan's idea for this Arabic subforum is a very good step and a milestone that is as important as the forum itself. COEM is an Ex-Muslim forum, and we all know that Arabic is a major part of Islam. In fact to be a Muslim (as silly as it may seem) you have to learn at least several Arabic verses to pray the 5 daily prayers.

While all the visitors so far seems to speak English very well, I think having this sub-forum might tempt many more non-english speaking Arabic visitors (Muslims and Ex-muslim alike). So well done Hassan and hopefully it will help many questioning Muslims to visit and discuss their doubts and queries.

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Re: Arabic sub-forum: a milestone in COEM history
Reply #1 - July 19, 2010, 09:53 PM

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Reply #2 - July 19, 2010, 10:04 PM

Tis a good idea. We have a little bit of debugging to do but bear with us and it should all get sorted fairly quickly.

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Reply #3 - July 19, 2010, 10:06 PM

Definitely. I can't understand Arabic, though I can read it, as most of us learned to do when we were growing up as Muslims, but this was a great idea, for sure. I am also happy to see that we have 3 trusted members who are willing to help moderate the Arabic section. Thanks RIBS, Hassan and Iraqi Atheist!

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Reply #4 - July 19, 2010, 10:10 PM

We could also do Farsi and Urdu boards if there was enough call for them. Mind you we get those even in the normal boards and shoutbox anyway.

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Reply #5 - July 19, 2010, 10:19 PM

I can read and write Arabic, but my understanding of the language is limited, because of my somewhat limited vocabulary. My grammar isn't appalling.

I probably will not participate much because I don't have an arabic keyboard (physically) so it will take me ages to write sentences.

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Reply #6 - July 19, 2010, 10:22 PM

I'll just spam the place up by using Google Translate and Babelfish.

For best effect, translate through about five other languages before getting to Arabic.

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Reply #7 - July 19, 2010, 10:25 PM

Yeah, I love Google Translate. Luckily I can read the arabic text and correct anything silly before I post the arabic text.

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Re: Arabic sub-forum: a milestone in COEM history
Reply #8 - July 19, 2010, 11:07 PM

Quote from: allat on July 19, 2010, 10:06 PM
Definitely. I can't understand Arabic, though I can read it, as most of us learned to do when we were growing up as Muslims, but this was a great idea, for sure. I am also happy to see that we have 3 trusted members who are willing to help moderate the Arabic section. Thanks RIBS, Hassan and Iraqi Atheist!

Same as, I'm kinda gutted I didn't pay more attention at the time too lol but this is a good idea for a sub forum. Just a damn shame I won't be able to understand most of what goes down in here.

Probably a good thing, spare the arabic sub forum from the usual derailments.

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Re: Arabic sub-forum: a milestone in COEM history
Reply #9 - July 20, 2010, 05:37 PM

Something tells me that debunker is gonna love this sub-forum.

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