Contraceptions
Saudi Arabian law has made the use of birth control, in any form, forbidden… with some obvious exceptions. What’s interesting is that Iran, which is also a strict follower of Sharia Law, has one of the only condom factories in the Middle-East.
Chewing Coffee Beans
Coffee is a stimulant, and that’s why so many people drink it on a daily basis worldwide. The Saudis call it ‘gahwa’, which literally translates as ‘that which prevents sleep’. Even though drinking coffee is forbidden, many chew on coffee beans while praying.