Straightening Ali (34 page)

Chapter 9

Dost – Friend

Henna – Natural dye used to create temporary body art

Sehra – A headdress worn by the groom during the marriage that has garlands hanging that covers the face of the groom.

Ma- sha-allah – A term of greeting

Imam – Religious leader

Nikah – Wedding contract between bride and bridegroom

Lehnga suit – A Pakistani suit worn usually for weddings

Chapter 10

Parathas – Indian bread made using butter

Chapter 16

Gandoo – Meaning gay used derogatively

Talak – Divorce

Fakirs – Spiritual recluse

Khuda Hafiz – A term of farewell

Amjeed Kabil was born in the West Midlands, England in 1972 and currently lives in Birmingham, England. He has worked for several years in the Social Housing field, which has included working with young, vulnerable homeless people. This has given him ideas for several books. Amjeed Kabil is currently working on his second novel. For further information about Amjeed Kabil, visit:
www.amjeedkabil.co.uk
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