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What to Consider When Moving to the Middle East

Even If You Are an American Muslim

By aishaladon, published Jul 08, 2008
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When an American Muslim considering making Hijrah, for the sake of Allah (swt) to a Muslim country what are some places in which to consider and why?
Every country has its ills, and they cannot be escaped completely, but there are many benefits in which a Muslim country can offer in comparison to a non-Muslim country.

So in my research and suggestions from my Islamic teachers I went on a virtual journey in search of countries in which to consider.

The United Arab Emirates is a Middle Eastern Country, which includes Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al Quwin.
Its capital is Dubai, and the official language is Arabic. There are many countries, which are full of Muslims, such as Indonesia, but if one wants to learn Arabic, it is a priority to live in a country in which you will be immersed in the language.

UAE has a very diverse population, compared to other places in the Middle East. Some are Emirati, some Arab or Iranian; but 85 percent are non-citizens.
UAE also has high living standards and excellent economic opportunities for work, business and more. Being an American it sounds, as thought here will not be much of a transition.

The climate is warm; there are a lot of beaches, and man made islands.
Internet access is strictly filtered over a proxy server and VOIP is blocked, except for the local telephone companies. In comparison to the US, broadband is expensive, about 95 USD per month.
But how is the cost of living there?

Some say the prices have risen because so many Europeans and Americans are moving there, That is ha become another New York City. Too much emphasis is placed on Economics and Materialism.

But living with in a Muslim state you hear the call to prayer, the meat is always halal, public restrooms are designed for proper astinga.
It's like having the benefits of a modern city and a Muslim Environment.

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I totally enjoyed this article Aisha :) Thank you so much for sharing! I was not aware of so many things.

Posted on 07/08/2008 at 4:07:05 PM

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