1. Haste is from the devil Story: It is said that a merchant was always hasty in his decisions which led to him losing his fortune in a deal because he acted without proper consideration. He learned a harsh lesson when he saw his competitors succeed with patience and planning. From that day on he kept repeating: Haste is from the devil to r ...

 A smart merchant sells with his mind before his pocket. This proverb emphasizes the importance of intelligence and shrewdness in trade. A successful merchant does not rely solely on capital but on his ability to understand markets knowing when to buy and when to sell. Merchants in Jabal Amel depended on their experience in evaluating prices ...

 Whoever sows the mountain will reap the plain. This proverb conveys the idea that if a person starts with a difficult or challenging task (such as working in the harsh mountainous terrain) they will eventually reap easier and more abundant rewards in the end. Cultivating land in the mountains requires extra effort due to difficult terrain bu ...

 Introduction During the Ottoman era which lasted from 1516 to 1918 the Jabal Amel region witnessed significant developments in both social and economic aspects. The inhabitants of the region interacted with the changes brought by Ottoman rule in a manner that profoundly impacted the structure of society and the movement of its economy. Jabal ...

 The Beginning of Ottoman Rule: Expansion and Control (1516-1517) The Ottomans established their control over the Levant including Jabal Amel after Sultan Selim I’s victory over the Mamluks in the battles of Marj Dabiq (1516) and Ridaniya (1517). The Mamluk administrative system was replaced by a more centralized Ottoman system although ...

 Geographical Location Naming and Environmental Diversity Geographical Location Jabal Amel located in southern Lebanon is a vital part of a region with a rich history that spans from ancient times to the present day. It is bordered by the Litani River to the north the Palestinian borders to the south the Mediterranean Sea to the west—w ...