Needless to say, a lot could be said about the happenings in the Arab world, particularly the Middle East, right now. A few people have asked my opinion on the situation taking place between Israel and Gaza. The truth is that I am certainly not an expert nor know enough about the situation to make a comment. After studying Arabic for over two years, I've come to the realization that there are basically two types of Arabic students:
1. The students who study Arabic for political reasons, to study the political situations in Arab countries, to work for the government, and to generally comment on situations such as the one happening in Gaza.
2. The students who study Arabic for cultural, artistic and linguistic pursuits.
I fall into the second category. The politics of the Arab world do not hold the same sleepy enchantment for me as the beautiful culture and art that has been produced by this region.
In conclusion, I ask my readers today to turn their eyes away from the bloodshed and violence of the Middle East and enjoy the beauty that has resulted from the many artists in the region.
