salam aleikum
In a couple of years, I will be given the opportunity of studying abroad. As a road taken by many a male western student, mine is different. I wish to study in a muslim country. I do not even know if such an undertaking would be possible, as I suspect most western universities only exchange students within the west, ie usa-australia-netherlands, leaving what we call the middle east out of the circle. However, many westerners travel to Egypt, UAE and other muslim countries on vacation, so I suppose it might be possible. Time will tell...
However, I won't be going there (whichever place it might be) just for the studies, I'd like to study culture and religion as well. Here are a couple of things I am wondering about...
How difficult is it to be socially accepted? I am not planning on walking about in a bathing suit or tight jeans as western tourists would in 40c, rather this:
Also, I'd like to show up for the daily prayers, if possible. Then again, people might be offended by that. What do you think?
I am not sure how long I would like to stay. I would like to go as a student because I don't think I would be let in under other circumstances. I have read on this meeting place about haram. I know halal from before because I have met souls unfortunate enough to end up at haram meals for westerners where they could not eat and would not be offered anything to eat besides haram. I have lots of muslims where I live, but the women are reluctant to chat obviously, and it's difficult to tell what men are muslim, but none of that matters because it is impolite to ask about one's religion anyway. Thank you for replying to my post.
live long and prosper
In a couple of years, I will be given the opportunity of studying abroad. As a road taken by many a male western student, mine is different. I wish to study in a muslim country. I do not even know if such an undertaking would be possible, as I suspect most western universities only exchange students within the west, ie usa-australia-netherlands, leaving what we call the middle east out of the circle. However, many westerners travel to Egypt, UAE and other muslim countries on vacation, so I suppose it might be possible. Time will tell...
However, I won't be going there (whichever place it might be) just for the studies, I'd like to study culture and religion as well. Here are a couple of things I am wondering about...
How difficult is it to be socially accepted? I am not planning on walking about in a bathing suit or tight jeans as western tourists would in 40c, rather this:
Also, I'd like to show up for the daily prayers, if possible. Then again, people might be offended by that. What do you think?
I am not sure how long I would like to stay. I would like to go as a student because I don't think I would be let in under other circumstances. I have read on this meeting place about haram. I know halal from before because I have met souls unfortunate enough to end up at haram meals for westerners where they could not eat and would not be offered anything to eat besides haram. I have lots of muslims where I live, but the women are reluctant to chat obviously, and it's difficult to tell what men are muslim, but none of that matters because it is impolite to ask about one's religion anyway. Thank you for replying to my post.
live long and prosper