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June 17, 2017

Delay My Flight, I’ll Slap Your Face – Traveler Frustrations Boil Over

As airports and flights become more full, legroom becomes more spares and tempers flair; we are seeing more and more examples of bad behavior both at airports and in the…

June 17, 2017

The Chinese Ghost Wedding Is Making a Comeback

The practice of Mínghūn (冥婚, “Spirit Marriage”) dates back to the 17th century B.C. in China. Also known as a Ghost Wedding, these ceremonies are carried out because many in…

June 16, 2017

36 Hours In Mumbai With The Twin Doctors -Part 1

With only 36-hours on the ground in one of Southeast Asia's most populous cities, Dr. Jamil and Dr. Idries go on a whirlwind adventure of exploration as they attempt to…

June 16, 2017

36 Hours In Mumbai India With The Twin Doctors – Part 2

In part 2, The Twin Doctors continue to make the most of their 36 hours in the expansive and magnificent metropolis that is Mumbai India. (more…)

June 16, 2017

Two Poor Suckers Stranded At Delhi Airport

After the Driver who was meant to meet them didn't show up, Dr. Jamil and Dr. Idries were left stranded at the airport in Delhi. Thinking of their feet, they…

June 16, 2017

The Taj and The Mighty Agra Sheroes

Dr. Jamil and Dr. Idries tour the Indian city of Agra where they visit the iconic Taj Mahal, the expansive Agra Fort and the mighty Agra Sheroes; female acid attack…

June 16, 2017

New Delhi and The Semi-Nude Aryuvedic Massage

Dr. Jamil and Dr. Idries wrap up their final day in India by touring New Delhi and by getting semi-nude massages before flying back home to Chicago. (more…)

June 16, 2017

Jordan Medical Mission Day One

Dr. Idries and Dr. Jamil recently went to Jordan on a medical mission with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) to work with displaced Syrian refugees. This is Dr. Idries'…

June 16, 2017

In The Zaatari Refugee Camp, Who Said Life Was Fair?

Dr. Idries discusses the day that he spent caring for displaced Syrian Refugees in Jordan's Zaatari refugee camp. His day in the camp left him wondering "who said life was…

June 16, 2017

Working With Syrian Refugees Today We Cried

Today while in Sweileh Jordan caring for Syrian refugees, every member of our medical team cried. Earlier that day we were all strangers coming together for a common goal. But…

June 16, 2017

Syrian Refugees – As Though They Have Nothing Left

Dr. Jamil reflects on the week that he and his brother Dr. Idries spent in Jordan working as part of a medical mission providing care to displaced Syrian refugees. (more…)

June 15, 2017

The Seychelles: Sun, Sickness and Creepy Crawlers-Part 1 (Getting there)

  By Idries Abdur-Rahman, M.D.   Man my wife can be bossy sometimes. You would think a kid-free anniversary trip to the Seychelles would be enough but nooooo she insisted…
Everything You Ever Wanted to
Know About Pregnancy:

But Were Too
Embarrassed or Afraid to Ask

by Idries Abdur-Rahman (Goodreads Author),
Jamil Abdur-Rahman MD, Nikia Bilal (Editor)

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