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2022-06-07T12:16:06-04:00

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Book review: Queer Qabala

Last updated on: June 7, 2022 at 12:16 pm By Bader Saab

While it’s true that I try to focus on my own culture, I can’t help but be interested in others, in different points of view, and see what I can learn elsewhere. Queer spirituality is an idea I like to read about as often as I can, and I feel Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual Mysticism & Magick, by Enfys J. Book, will be a good choice to anyone who thinks in a similar way. Thanks to the publisher for sending... Read more

2022-05-30T17:25:49-04:00

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Review: The Shrines of Araartu

Last updated on: May 30, 2022 at 5:25 pm By Bader Saab

While it’s true I’m a fantasy lover, I’ve struggled these days finding something different. I’ve wanted to dwell in a story inspired by the Arabian Nights, the pre-Islamic world, folkloric beliefs of Pagan Arabia, something that combines the magic and wonder with the world I’m slowly discovering. While it’s been hard, I came across an interesting project many could enjoy: The Shrines of Araartu, by Hazem Ameen. A personal project of mine, ‘The Shrines of Araartu’ is a short illustrated trot... Read more

2022-05-16T16:03:32-04:00

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Featured in That Witch Life Podcast

Last updated on: May 16, 2022 at 4:03 pm By Bader Saab

I’ve been wanting to share the news for a while. A few days ago I sat down to chat with the wonderful ladies from That Witch Life Podcast that invited me to their show to speak about what to do when witchcraft doesn’t work. It’s been so long since I had this fun, and I’m so glad they gave me this opportunity. We talked about witchcraft, Charmed, Lady Gaga, Tim Burton, ghosts, and much more! It was hard for me... Read more

2023-01-26T14:47:43-04:00

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DSD – Shahrzad: Patron Saint of Cleverness, Wisdom, and Creativity + Prayer

Last updated on: January 26, 2023 at 2:47 pm By Bader Saab

I’ve been thinking about this article for a while, not really sure about how to begin with it because the character of Shahrzad, better known as Scheherazade, is perhaps the most known about regarding Arabic literature. One cannot speak about the Arabian Nights or The 1001 Nights without mentioning her name, maybe not even when speaking about the Middle East. Her fame creates an expectation, and that is intimidating for a writer. However, the more I thought about her, the... Read more

2022-04-11T16:23:43-04:00

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What’s in a name? What Does Bader Saab Mean?

Last updated on: April 11, 2022 at 4:23 pm By Bader Saab

I’ve been contemplating a few things since the last weeks, re examining what I expect and do in my practice, and one of the things I was curious was about what this name could mean. At the beginning, looking for a pen name that I liked, I simply thought that Bader Saab was related to the night and the moon, but taking a closer look and searching for more detailed descriptions, I discovered that it’s actually a name related to... Read more

2022-04-03T10:28:33-04:00

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Receiving a Divination Gift

Last updated on: April 3, 2022 at 10:28 am By Bader Saab

It hasn’t been so long since I experienced Al-‘Uzza healing love, something I keep thinking about now and then, maybe not consciously, but always keep in my mind. Recently, I experienced something for the first time in life: all of a sudden, I was capable of reading coffee grounds, a form of divination known as tasseography and that has been popular in the Arabic world, and has some acceptance in my family. After another heartbreak, a possible relationship that seemed to... Read more

2022-03-22T11:36:21-04:00

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Restarting a Practice

Last updated on: March 22, 2022 at 11:36 am By Bader Saab

It’s been a long time since I was here, and I’ve been missing writing in this corner of mine. The reasons are not as important as some may think, but the results are. I’ve been more absent than I should have. So here I am, once again. Guess it’s time I get back this part of me. I’ve been thinking about what to do to keep this name alive, to attend this side of my practice, and today, lying wide... Read more

2022-02-24T02:34:10-04:00

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When Witchcraft Doesn’t Work

Last updated on: February 24, 2022 at 2:34 am By Bader Saab

Today was a rough day for my family. There was a lot of bad news, a lot of fear, anxiety, stress, and many similar things. I spent last night and today’s morning praying, asking for guidance, help, doing witchcraft, cleansing, my family did the same in their own way, and still, there was awful news. I won’t share the details because this is a highly personal matter, but we are all crestfallen, brokenhearted, and disappointed. As for me, I’ve felt... Read more

2022-01-24T23:10:41-04:00

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Book Review: The Arabian Nights (Mahdi and Haddawy edition)

Last updated on: January 24, 2022 at 11:10 pm By Bader Saab

It’s been a long time since I wrote about this book for the first time, The Arabian Nights, better known as The 1001 Nights, and one of my readings for 2021. Although it took me some time to be done with this book, which I began in April, to be more specific, I’m in love with it from beginning to end. Like all loves, it is far from perfect, but it gets close enough, so I can be glad I... Read more

2022-01-24T00:15:45-04:00

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Experiencing Al-‘Uzza Healing Love

Last updated on: January 24, 2022 at 12:15 am By Bader Saab

A few days ago, I felt a minor heartbreak when someone I’ve been interested in was a little harsh toward me, or so I thought at the moment. I’ve been so hurt in the past that I was really looking forward to this person having the same interest in me. However, what I thought was a form of contempt made me realize I didn’t want this person to have that kind of power over me so easily. I immediately thought... Read more

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