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Am thinking of moving to Egypt to live. Love the culture, love the food, love the people. Want to learn Arabic.
Are there any issues that I need to be aware of as a single woman (muslim) living alone in say Cairo?
All help appreciated.
YoungEgyptianGuy Member # 15064
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Janoon you are most welcome in Egypt you will love it here what exactly do you wanna ask about?
tj2008 Member # 15160
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Are there any problems for single muslim women foreign women that they will experience or should be aware of?
Are they accepted by Egyptian culture/society or will be looked at as cheap/not of good culture or background etc.
How should they dress?
YoungEgyptianGuy Member # 15064
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just keep your distance with men dont do anything that might deliver a wrong msg to a man dress as a normal muslim woman dont show skin long skirts, although it differs from one area to the other, in a week after settling down you will notice how women in your area are dressed like and that will give you an idea about how to dress! People here will accept you and respect you and the fact that you are muslim they will lov eyou more you are most welcome and if you need any help tell me la ilah illa alah..
Mrs. Member # 14656
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tj, seems a big step moving to Egypt without speaking Arabic, do you have work there? what are you planning to do once you get there?
ok, I just read your old post and I remember now. My advice would be to take things slow, have you now split up with the man you mentioned before? if so, it is likely that the desire to get closer to him is what is pulling you to Egypt. My advice would be to learn Arabic first, look for a job, then go over there. That way enough time would have passed for you to be going for the right reasons, as an independant woman with no emotional ties.
The reason I say this is that when I am getting on well with my husband I would go to the end of the earth with him, however when we fall out, I cannot even bare to be in the same room, let alone country! I'm just thinking if it was me, and things were not going well with the 'partner' then I would feel very alone in a country I know little about and this would make me very vulnerable and unhappy. Thats why your decisions should always be well thought out and about YOU. Even as a married woman I wouldn't move to an Arab country without speaking the language, because you never know whats around the corner and you have to look after yourself, thats REAL independance IMO.
yorkshire rose Member # 12072
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good luck on your move.
adeptpervert Member # 15245
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quote:Originally posted by Mrs.: tj, seems a big step moving to Egypt without speaking Arabic, do you have work there? what are you planning to do once you get there?
ok, I just read your old post and I remember now. My advice would be to take things slow, have you now split up with the man you mentioned before? if so, it is likely that the desire to get closer to him is what is pulling you to Egypt. My advice would be to learn Arabic first, look for a job, then go over there. That way enough time would have passed for you to be going for the right reasons, as an independant woman with no emotional ties.
The reason I say this is that when I am getting on well with my husband I would go to the end of the earth with him, however when we fall out, I cannot even bare to be in the same room, let alone country! I'm just thinking if it was me, and things were not going well with the 'partner' then I would feel very alone in a country I know little about and this would make me very vulnerable and unhappy. Thats why your decisions should always be well thought out and about YOU. Even as a married woman I wouldn't move to an Arab country without speaking the language, because you never know whats around the corner and you have to look after yourself, thats REAL independance IMO.
i agree plus u shouldnt involve with men emotionally unless ur immersed in the cultur and enough arabic to both communicate with men and women to get friends who can support you and give you more advice and experience
tj2008 Member # 15160
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Thanks again guys - you have my back.
Have thought about what you said, I agree with you. Will learn some Arabic.
All of your advice is much appreciated guys - thanks again.
tj2008 Member # 15160
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Mrs - yes things are over. I have told him that if he/we are not doing anything about being together then we should not keep in touch.
I always wanted to learn Arabic and have been contemplating doing those 1 month courses to dip toes and see how that goes...
thanks again....
tina kamal Member # 13845
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quote:Originally posted by YoungEgyptianGuy: just keep your distance with men dont do anything that might deliver a wrong msg to a man dress as a normal muslim woman dont show skin long skirts, although it differs from one area to the other, in a week after settling down you will notice how women in your area are dressed like and that will give you an idea about how to dress! People here will accept you and respect you and the fact that you are muslim they will lov eyou more you are most welcome and if you need any help tell me la ilah illa alah..
i think thats doragtory for women!! y should she keep her distance?
y should she watch wat she does!! y in egypt is it always the womens fault???
Shahrazat Member # 12769
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Hi tj2008, Really wonder if loving a culture and a country is a good reason to move there. Do you have friends there? Did you arrange a job? And what is your nationality?
paradise_seekers Member # 14095
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Hi,
I think there should be no problem, as a muslim and hijabi?
One problem you mind find is an apartment as a single woman.
I can suggest an area called Madinat Nasr (Nas City) - there are many student from al-azhar here so many foreigners, so you would meet other new-muslims and foriegner like you, and people are use to foreigners over there.
Good Luck. h
quote:Originally posted by Janoon: Am thinking of moving to Egypt to live. Love the culture, love the food, love the people. Want to learn Arabic.
Are there any issues that I need to be aware of as a single woman (muslim) living alone in say Cairo?
All help appreciated.
Mrs. Member # 14656
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quote:Originally posted by tj2008: Mrs - yes things are over. I have told him that if he/we are not doing anything about being together then we should not keep in touch.
I always wanted to learn Arabic and have been contemplating doing those 1 month courses to dip toes and see how that goes...
thanks again....
No problem. I have found a course on Egyptian Arabic quite good, its called pimsleur, its quite fast paced, you could give that a try, also rosetta stone is good, but its not egyptian arabic, but good for teaching you the writing, letters etc. - but no english on it, which is quite scary at first!
tj2008 Member # 15160
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You guys are the best.
Fantastic suggestions re accommodation and courses.
I can read/write the letters script (basic/intermediate level). Have v limited vocabulary but am pretty good at picking up languages so am desperately hoping that I will survive...
Thanks much guys...
oh I am a British national....
tj2008 Member # 15160
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Sorry am being annoying now... do you have any links to these arabic courses/schools/accommodation etc... cheers much
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I'm just thinking if it was me, and things were not going well with the 'partner' then I would feel very alone in a country I know little about and this would make me very vulnerable and unhappy. Thats why your decisions should always be well thought out and about YOU. Even as a married woman I wouldn't move to an Arab country without speaking the language, because you never know whats around the corner and you have to look after yourself, thats REAL independance IMO.
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