A common expression in Spain, Ojala (o-ha-LAH), meaning "I hope that" or "So it may come to pass," derives from the Muslim war cry Wa Allah. The expression Si Dios quiere (see dee-OS kee-AY=reh) is similar to the common Arabic expression Insha'Allah (EN-sha ahl-LAH). Many Spanish cities (such as those that begin with "al") have Arabic origins, such as Almeria, Albarracin, and Alicante #Quotes
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