Marhaba! Millions of Americans around the world celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday November 24. In the past I have dedicated several posts on Thanksgiving, including the most important words related to this holiday. Apart from lavish dinners and great times with friends and/or family, one important aspect of this holiday is to give thanks.

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Though in previous posts, I have argued that it is important give thanks every day and not on one particular day, I think one nice feature of Thanksgiving is to remind ourselves of what we are thankful for. I will share what I am thankful for every day of the year. I have translated and transliterated what I am thankful for.

I am thankful for having a wonderful and caring partner.
أنا شاكر لأجل شريكة محبة ورائعة
Ana shakir li-ajil sharika muhibba wa-ra’i’a.

I am thankful for having awesome friends.
أنا شاكر لأجل أصدقاء رائعين
Ana shakir li-ajil asdiqa’ ra’i’in.

I am thankful for having a diverse group of friends.
أنا شاكر لأجل مجموعة أصدقاء متنوعة
Ana shakir li-ajil majmu’at asdiqa’ mutanawi’a.

I am thankful for having a loving family.
أنا شاكر لأجل عائلة محبة
Ana shakir li-ajil ‘a’ila muhibba.

I am thankful for having good health.
أنا شاكر لأجل صحة جيدة
Ana shakir li-ajil suha jayida.

I am thankful for having the ability to apologize.
أنا شاكر لأجل القدرة على الإعتذار
Ana shakir li-ajil al-qudra ‘ala al-i’tithar.

I am thankful for having a home.
أنا شاكر لأن لدي منزل
Ana shakir li-an ladaya manzil.

I am thankful for having the sun’s warmth.
أنا شاكر لأجل حرارة الشمس
Ana shakir li-ajil hararat al-shams

I am thankful for having witnessed beautiful sunsets.
أنا شاكر لأني شاهدت غروب جميل
Ana shakir la-ani shahadtu ghurub jamil.

I am thankful for having a job.
أنا شاكر لأن لدي وظيفة
Ana shakir li-an ladaya wadhifa.

How about you? What are you thankful for? Friends, family, love etc.?
وماذا عنك؟ ما اللذي أنت شاكر عليه؟ أصدقاء، عائلة، حب؟..إلخ
Wa-matha ‘anka? ma al-lathi anta shakir ‘alayhi? asdiqa’, ‘a’ila, hub…?

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For now take care and stay tuned for upcoming posts!
Happy Learning!
Have a nice day!!
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