UNDERSTANDING ARABIC CULTUREUnderstanding A CultureUnderstanding Arabic Culture Arabic culture and the Islamic faith are deeply intertwined. Islam is the most dominating, single influence in the Arab world. The Arab World Twenty countries encompass the "Arab world."Governments include: Monarchies, military governments and socialist republics.All embrace IslamArabs are more similar in their outlook on life than Westerners. Arabic Beliefs Most things in life are controlled by God.Children are the "jewels" of the family. Wisdom increases with age.Inherent roles and responsibilities of men and women are vastly different. Arabic Beliefs They share basic beliefs and values that cross national or social boundaries.Personal beliefs...
