The Arabic term al shay'e translates as 'the thing' in English.
The Arabic term al shay'e translates as 'the thing' in English.

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'Al shay'e': Arabic term meaning 'the thing' has a fascinating history

The global influence of the word is part of contemporary popular culture

Maan Jalal
Maan Jalal

October 28, 2022

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