Though obsolete, this term is widely considered to convey genuine respect, admiration and warmth toward these gentle, peaceful people."
Good to hear it...for a minute there I thought it might be insulting...along the lines of, say, "goat-f#cker." I feel so relieved.
'Goat F***er', when referring to an arab man's intimate relationship with a favorite goat, is an acceptable (albeit 'Earthy') usage.
When referring to an intimate relationship with an arab's human wife, however, the use of this term can be problematic...
Especially if she looks like a goat.