A Canadian Muslim expat poet and scholar in Saudi Arabia shows the seaside, mosques, urban center, sand dunes, and eateries of Al Khobar. Dr. Sparkes argues that his new hometown is a relatively well functioning Islamic city. This is the second of a series of videos about Islamic cities.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:51 Really an Islamic City?
2:38 Geography and History
5:05 Waterfront Stroll
8:50 City Life
10:13 Critical Reflections
13:10 Aziziyah by the Sea
14:52 University Campus
16:16 Sand Dune Bashing
17:31 Arabian Dining
20:04 Late Night Last Stop
All music licensed and provided royalty free by Capcut sound library 2025:
1. Arabian Music by MusicalWave
2. Ramadan of Arabia by Om Official
3. Dubai/Fashion Show/Arabia (1348420)
4. Arabic Travel by GentleJammers
Read some works by Jason Sparkes:
Dissertation
https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/2300/
Morocco as a Hub of Globalised Traditional Islam
https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13050392
Decolonizing the Left and the Right: Muslim Mistrust of Foxes and Wolves https://themaydan.com/2021/02/decolonizing-the-left-and-the-right-muslim-mistrust-of-foxes-and-wolves/