Arabic-L:LING:Query on El- & Al- alternation

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Date: 02 Oct  2003
From: Maher Awad <awadm at sas.upenn.edu>
Subject:Query on El- & Al- alternation

Dear list members,

I am posting this message on behalf of an attorney who is
not a member of this list.  I hope someone on the list can
help.  Here is the message I received from the attorney:

"I was wondering if you knew of any book or translation
guide that explains the Al- in Arabic is the same as El-
when translated into English.  The CIS (formerly INS) is
trying to deny a visa for a client of mine because her
passport says her last name is Al-... and her translation of
her birth certificate says El-... .  I would greatly
appreciate any help!"

I will forward all responses I receive.  Thank you very much
for your assistance!

Maher Awad

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