Elias Muhanna@QifaNabki·Feb 15, 2018In the late 16th century, Philip II of Spain banned the speaking of Arabic and the taking of baths, because both practices were suspiciously Muslim.8219252
Elias Muhanna@QifaNabki·Feb 15, 2018Clarification: it was not an absolute ban, but a ban on regular bathing (and public bathhouses).31616
Rabih Alameddine@rabihalameddineReplying to @QifaNabkiRegular bathing is overrated!5:49 PM · Feb 15, 2018·Twitter Web Client1 Retweet2 Likes