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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ahmad Abdullah: [QB] [QUOTE]Originally posted by Ramses nemesis: [qb] Hi folks! Someone is seeking advice regarding mixed faith (and culture) marriage. He's an Eygptian muslim gentleman. He wouldn't consider himself particularly religous, but like many men of his generation and social background, he observes the "five pillars" (not hajj though) and avoids the so called "majors". She's an English Catholic lady who's quite religous. She goes to church every Sunday, which is quite unusual in England as the English don't really do religion as some of you would know, certainly not in the way Americans do. Of course there are always exceptions but I believe this is a general trait of the English, at least in my experience. At some point in the past she had even considered going into a monestary (I suppose nunnery would be more technically correct). No she's not emotionally disturbed or anything of that sort that people tend to associate with women who "answer the call" Now before you get the wrong idea, they're both professionals, well educated and of suitable age (he's a few years older than her). He currently resides in the UK but may decide at some point in the future to go back to Egypt. He met her through a mutual friend, he likes her and thinks she's a nice and kind girl. However, he's only intersted in marriage and believes that following one's heart is not a good enough reason for marriage, you have to follow your head as well. So, after such a long introduction, here's what he's seeking advice on from those in a mixed faith/culture marriage, in particular where the man is Egyptian moslem and the lady is christian foreigner. 1- What would you consider to be the greatest challenge in your marriage, and how did this change with time. i.e. what is most challenging today may take the back seat tomorrow and something else becomes more so. Of course I mean challenge in the cultural sense, not financial or professional, ...etc. 2- How do you feel about bringing up your children. Like many muslim men, he'd like his children to be muslim, even with muslim names. How do you feel about that (did your view change before marriage and after getting married?). 3- She drinks socially, but he NEVER allows alcohol in his household. Is this something you would be willing to give up, and how dificult is it? 4- Again, like many Egyptian men of similar background, he wouldn't like his wife to show too much flesh (none to be honest!), so how do you feel about that. Would it make you feel controlled, or would you feel that you're giving up something to please him? It wouldn't bother him at all that you observe your religion by the way, i.e. go to church, etc. I have to stress that he's currently in the considering phase not the deciding one. Your advice will help him make the decision. It would be nice to get the views of both sides, the man and the woman, in particular English women who I understand there are lot of whom around here. Any info other than what's mentioned above would be greatly appreciated. I have numbered my points so you can just reply by mentioning the number rather than repeating the text. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and my apologies for it being so long. All replies and advice will be highly appreciated and taken with respect. All the best and may whoever is married or in a serious relationship have a long and happy one. God bless [/qb][/QUOTE]do not think this marriage is going to succeed as the woman looks so religious. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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