Work and Wardrobes

Bismillah.

Here's a "work" update from Egypt. Ameer has inexplicably moved to Level 6 in the period of a month (from the people we've been talking to, it took them 4-5 months to get to Level 9). I am sitting in the middle of Level 3. Make tons of dua for us, whoever is reading the blog.

Meanwhile, I think this is time to comment on the unique dress code in Egypt. Here goes:

1. Males (over 20, Egyptian)
Wardrobe 1: An aging set of blue denims with a very, very loose waistband and a fading red shirt. Top it off with owl glasses.
Wardrobe 2: A smelly set of Egyptian robes. When praying beside one of these robes, ensure that gas mask is activated.

2. Males (Shebab)- Probably should be called Kebab.
Wardrobe 1: A very slick set of designer jeans. A very, very ugly black shirt with green stripes and about twelve different brands sewed onto it. Sunglasses and a beaten up old Fiat.
Wardrobe 2: Women's running pants and a jean jacket.

3. Males (Children)
Wardrobe 1: PJs. All the time.
Wardrobe 2: A large, stiffling, black suit. The child begins to cry in the heat. Mother slaps child. I hear the slap and wince from other side of street. Child cries louder. Mommy spank. Child is bawling. Mother lands a barrage of blows till the child stops crying.

4. Females (All ages)
Wardrobe 1: Pink hijab and no comment.

-Mustafa