الجود في السعودية لا يقتصر على تقديم الطعام والشراب، بل هو سلوك متأصل يجعل العطاء أسلوب حياة يمتد من المجالس الخاصة إلى المناسبات العامة؛ ففي كل بيت سعودي، يبدأ الجود بفنجال قهوة وتمر، وسرعان ما يتوسع ليشمل وليمة عامرة يُدعى إليها الأهل والجيران والأصدقاء، تكريماً للضيف، وهذه العادة ليست مجرد مظهر اجتماعي، بل تعبير عن روح الكرم التي تتجدد مع كل مناسبة.
وفي شهر رمضان، يتجلى الجود بأبهى صورة، إذ تُقام الموائد الرمضانية وتوزع القهوة والتمر، ويشارك الجميع في أجواء تعبّرعن التكافل والتراحم، وهذه الممارسات لم تأتِ من فراغ، بل امتداد لقيم متوارثة تحرص على أن يشعر كل ضيف بأنه في بيته وبين أهله.
ويظهر الجود أيضاً في الكلمات الترحيبية التي ترافق الضيافة، مثل: «حيّاك الله» و«بيتي بيتك»، وهي عبارات بسيطة لكنها تُشعر الضيف بقيمة المكانة التي يحظى بها، وبعض العادات تجعل من الجود قاعدة اجتماعية راسخة، إذ يُعلّم الكبار الصغار كيف يقدمون القهوة وكيف يختارون التمر بعناية، لتترسخ لديهم قيمة العطاء منذ الصغر.
ولا يقتصر الجود على الكرم المادي فحسب، بل يتعداه إلى جود الوقت والموقف، إذ يهبّ السعوديون لمساعدة من يحتاج، ويقفون إلى جانب بعضهم البعض في مختلف الظروف، وهكذا يتحول الجود إلى صورة من صور التكاتف المجتمعي الذي يعكس وحدة الشعب وترابطه.
ومع تطور الحياة، لم يتراجع الجود، بل اتخذ صوراً جديدة، فالقهوة السعودية أصبحت متاحة بطرق عصرية وسريعة التحضير، والولائم تُقدَّم بأساليب حديثة، لكن الجوهر واحد.. عطاء ممتد لا يتوقف عند حدود، وروح سخية تفيض بالكرم. وهكذا يظل «عزنا بجودنا» شاهداً على أن العطاء جزء من هوية المجتمع السعودي، وركيزة أساسية من ركائز عزته ومكانته بين الأمم.
عطاء يتجدد في كل مناسبة
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Generosity in Saudi Arabia is not limited to providing food and drink; it is an ingrained behavior that makes giving a way of life extending from private gatherings to public occasions. In every Saudi home, generosity begins with a cup of coffee and dates, quickly expanding to include a lavish feast to which family, neighbors, and friends are invited in honor of the guest. This custom is not merely a social display but an expression of the spirit of generosity that is renewed with each occasion.
During the month of Ramadan, generosity is manifested in its most beautiful form, as Ramadan tables are set up, and coffee and dates are distributed. Everyone participates in an atmosphere that expresses solidarity and compassion. These practices did not arise from nothing; they are an extension of inherited values that ensure every guest feels at home among their family.
Generosity is also evident in the welcoming words that accompany hospitality, such as "May God greet you" and "My home is your home." These simple phrases make the guest feel the value of their status. Some customs establish generosity as a solid social norm, as elders teach children how to serve coffee and how to carefully select dates, instilling the value of giving from a young age.
Generosity is not limited to material generosity alone; it extends to the generosity of time and support, as Saudis rush to help those in need and stand by each other in various circumstances. Thus, generosity transforms into a form of community solidarity that reflects the unity and interconnectedness of the people.
With the evolution of life, generosity has not diminished; rather, it has taken on new forms. Saudi coffee has become available in modern and quick-preparation ways, and feasts are served in contemporary styles. Yet the essence remains the same: an ongoing giving that knows no bounds, and a generous spirit that overflows with kindness. Thus, "Our pride is in our generosity" stands as a testament that giving is part of the identity of Saudi society and a fundamental pillar of its dignity and status among nations.
During the month of Ramadan, generosity is manifested in its most beautiful form, as Ramadan tables are set up, and coffee and dates are distributed. Everyone participates in an atmosphere that expresses solidarity and compassion. These practices did not arise from nothing; they are an extension of inherited values that ensure every guest feels at home among their family.
Generosity is also evident in the welcoming words that accompany hospitality, such as "May God greet you" and "My home is your home." These simple phrases make the guest feel the value of their status. Some customs establish generosity as a solid social norm, as elders teach children how to serve coffee and how to carefully select dates, instilling the value of giving from a young age.
Generosity is not limited to material generosity alone; it extends to the generosity of time and support, as Saudis rush to help those in need and stand by each other in various circumstances. Thus, generosity transforms into a form of community solidarity that reflects the unity and interconnectedness of the people.
With the evolution of life, generosity has not diminished; rather, it has taken on new forms. Saudi coffee has become available in modern and quick-preparation ways, and feasts are served in contemporary styles. Yet the essence remains the same: an ongoing giving that knows no bounds, and a generous spirit that overflows with kindness. Thus, "Our pride is in our generosity" stands as a testament that giving is part of the identity of Saudi society and a fundamental pillar of its dignity and status among nations.