Arabic-L:LING:etymology of ahlan wasahlan

[Dilworth Parkinson]

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Date: 11 May 2007
From:Dilworth Parkinson <dil at byu.edu>
Subject:etymology of ahlan wasahlan

Over the years I have heard (and probably made up) a number of  
theories on the origins of the phrase ahlan wasahlan.  However,  
someone has now asked me the question seriously, and I have no idea  
what the 'real' etymology or origins of this phrase are.  Does  
anybody have any 'authentic' explanation?
Thanks.
dil

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