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He sometimes doesn't understand the questions asked but will still try to answer. He is a great Arabic speaker and cares deeply about his students. Very good feedback and lenient. I highly recommend ustadh Jibril!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648590","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:30.610030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzE0MzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648590","instructor_name":"Jibril Gabid","course_label":"AFRICAN321","course_id":"AFRICAN 321","course_uid":"course_27ae9716842b96b15a0aa4f2","review_date":"2021-01-25 20:16:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jibril was so helpful when I was starting Arabic for the first time! He expects the most from his students, but he's also very understanding and forgiving when you mess up or miss assignments. He's great at explaining grammar concepts and always open for any kind of question anyone might have.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648590","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:30.610030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTg2Njkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648590","instructor_name":"Jibril Gabid","course_label":"AFRICAN321","course_id":"AFRICAN 321","course_uid":"course_27ae9716842b96b15a0aa4f2","review_date":"2020-12-08 18:38:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jibril is a great teacher and always very supportive when people make mistakes or forget things, and he always gives the opportunity for anyone to ask any questions, which is very helpful when learning a language. There is a lot of homework but it's relatively effort-based and I think it's part of the overall Arabic class and not his choice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648590","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:51.242489+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDM5ODI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3049863","instructor_name":"Rima Hammo","course_label":"AFRICAN321","course_id":"AFRICAN 321","course_uid":"course_27ae9716842b96b15a0aa4f2","review_date":"2024-11-26 22:17:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ms. Rima is awesome & made Arabic fun to learn! She's kind, funny, and cares a lot about her students. Her lectures were easy to follow and her exams and quizzes were very fair. There is daily homework, which can be challenging to stay on top of, and she does grade that based on accuracy rather than completion, so definitely put effort into that.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3049863","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:49.264466+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc4MjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2202960","instructor_name":"Salah Algabli","course_label":"AFRICAN321","course_id":"AFRICAN 321","course_uid":"course_27ae9716842b96b15a0aa4f2","review_date":"2020-12-22 20:33:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best prof I've had at UW! The language is tough, but Salah made it easy to learn. His enthusiasm, even via Zoom, keeps me going. Willing to give students second chances. Encourages participation and kindly corrects mistakes. You have to put the work in bc it's a 5-credit language class, but it's definitely worth it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2202960","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:49.264466+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTQ0MDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2202960","instructor_name":"Salah Algabli","course_label":"AFRICAN321","course_id":"AFRICAN 321","course_uid":"course_27ae9716842b96b15a0aa4f2","review_date":"2017-12-11 23:50:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Salah is PHENOMENAL. He is an amazing teacher who is 110% dedicated to the success of his students. He is very approachable and fair. Salah's enthusiasm for teaching is palpable. The classroom environment is relaxed and fun, while simultaneously being dedicated to learning Arabic and experiencing the Arabic culture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2202960","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:49.264466+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODc2NzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2202960","instructor_name":"Salah Algabli","course_label":"AFRICAN321","course_id":"AFRICAN 321","course_uid":"course_27ae9716842b96b15a0aa4f2","review_date":"2017-11-11 21:17:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thumbs up","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2202960","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:49.264466+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDAyNDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2202960","instructor_name":"Salah Algabli","course_label":"AFRICAN321","course_id":"AFRICAN 321","course_uid":"course_27ae9716842b96b15a0aa4f2","review_date":"2016-12-09 00:25:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Salah is very effective in his teaching. Not many TAs are able to stimulate the students to the extent Salah does, so he provides a great environment to learn.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2202960","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.962535+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDMzOTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1919375","instructor_name":"Sami Lamine","course_label":"AFRICAN321","course_id":"AFRICAN 321","course_uid":"course_27ae9716842b96b15a0aa4f2","review_date":"2015-03-04 23:45:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He cares about the students, and wants them to be successful. You just have to put effort into the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1919375","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:39.962535+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTM1MjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1919375","instructor_name":"Sami Lamine","course_label":"AFRICAN321","course_id":"AFRICAN 321","course_uid":"course_27ae9716842b96b15a0aa4f2","review_date":"2014-12-18 15:43:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sami is an okay teacher if you are really dedicated to learning Arabic. He is confusing at times and very disorganized. There is nothing like a syllabus for his class and at times the grades he gives assignments seem arbitrary. He can be helpful if you push him, but it's kinda like pulling teeth.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1919375","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]