For the edification of Arab News’ readers, ISAL Project Supervisor Hasan Khalil has provided sample answers to some of the most frequently asked or difficult queries the team faces:

Q. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? A. This is a rhetorical question that may be debated endlessly. Chickens hatch from eggs, though eggs are laid by chickens making it difficult to say which originally gave rise to the other. To quell any debate you may be having ISAL believes that the egg came before the chicken!

Q. What is the meaning of life? A. One’s ultimate life objective is to seek the pleasure of Allah by abiding by the Divine guidelines revealed in the Qur’an and the traditions of the Prophet. Earthly life is merely a test determining one’s afterlife.

Q. Why doesn’t anybody love me? A. Simply love and help those around you that are in need. Expect nothing in return and you will reap the rewards of your deeds. Moreover ISAL loves you and remember ISAL is always there for you!

Q. Where is the best Japanese restaurant in Riyadh? A. ISAL recommends Shogun on King Abdulaziz St. For reservation details please contact them directly on 014786623. I recommend the California Rolls. Sahtain!