A R C H I V E S
Madinat al-Muslimeen Islamic Message Board
| A New Place. |
|---|
| Medo |
| 06/19/05 at 21:41:42 |
| Asalaamu Aliakum, How are you all my fellow brothers and sisters? I hope you are all doing well inshAllah. I'm here to post a problem - However, I just want to inform you with a little info. you should know. My parents and I are moving to the MiddleEast. However, I spent most of my life here in this country, Canada. I have no relatives here, but I have my education which I will finish by the time I leave. (Highschool Education). I was wondering if it is a good idea moving away? I mean, I have all the freedom, the healthcare and the convenience, but I do not have a family. Just me and my brothers. Now that you know this, I have only met my family - twice in two summers. And it got me wondering if I will enjoy the life I will live in the MiddleEast? Will I like it there with my family? Even though, I may have to adapt to things such as the convenience and etc. I am not sure if I will. It seems that if I leave things will be much different and I may not like it? I may seem to confuse you, but I am a little worried about moving. I know in my heart, I want to leave this country and go back with my family. I will continue on with my education there... but will my life change differently than it would here? I'm sorry if I confused you. I just don't know if it is for the better or for worse. Walaikum Aslaam. |
| moving to the East |
|---|
| timbuktu |
| 06/19/05 at 23:37:39 |
| assalamu aleikum, brother Medo A genuine question. First of all, which country, and to be more specific, which city would you be moving to? Conditions may differ from city to city. I assume you are not moving to a village. I am not in the Middle East proper but Pakistan is considered in the ME by some. Second, regarding your education: education is being privatised everywhere except Continental Europe, and good education is now very costly. How much can your family afford for your education? Third: Families are a source of strength, and are also liabilities. :) At your age, and a long time after that, you will find personal freedom to be dominant in your thoughts. But say in the late twenties or the thirties, you will have lost your appetite for freedom, and will see something lacking. Fourth: The West offers many advantages like the ones you have listed, and your chances to gain education, to enjoy youurself and to grow professionally are the best in such countries, but many operations are moving east, and the ME will benefit from that. Fifth: Life as a Muslim will be easier in a Muslim country, because of the Muslim environment you will get here. Chances of going astray are minimal. Books on the deen, and Sheikhs, are easier to find (although I have never looked for them. They may be more locked in their mindsets, but it is easier to find and benefit from them. The downside is that the number of Islamic or other groups competing for your allegiance may be baffling. It really is easier if you can be sure of a mosque no matter where you go. Ask yourself this question: Where will your deen prosper? Where will you be able to do the most for your akhira, and for the Ummah? And finally, as for hardships, would you not want to be with the prophet [saw] in his times, when there weren't any of the conveniences and luxuries of today? |
| Home is where your heart is.... |
|---|
| Trustworthy |
| 06/21/05 at 16:43:55 |
| [slm] Bro... Canada and ME is quite different so I'm sure the lifestyle will be different, but it doesn't have to make you unhappy. Have you ever been where you're moving to before? If not, go test it out. If so, then you should be able to answer your own question. And if you do decide to move there then you could always move elsewhere. I believe family is important. Selfishness aside, I follow my family whereever they go even if it is a life changing thing. If your family is OK with you being so far away from them then you decide. You could be an exchange student. Ask your masjid to help you find a family that wouldn't mind having you around. You're old enough to find a job, go to school and live alone. I mean, you always have options. The choices are in front of you, and those choices aren't mine. My advice is to stay with your family. It's one thing to be on the other side of the country, but it's another thing it's if across the ocean. I know I wouldn't be able to handle it. And Bro Timbuktu's advice: where will your deen prosper the most? Allah (SWT) bless.... Ma-assalaamah..... |
| ME |
|---|
| safa |
| 06/22/05 at 12:31:44 |
| [slm] Where exactly in the Middle East r u going to? Its not all the same, u know... |
| A New Place. |
|---|
| Medo |
| 06/23/05 at 12:11:10 |
| [slm] I think I have made up my mind. I am moving to Amman, Jordan. I believe that my deen will prosper there the most and my family will be there as well. I have visited Jordan and I dreamt of it as heaven because I had so much fun and so many friends/family. I'm moving - I'm not changing my mind. I'm leaving in Mid-August. :) [wlm] |
| awesome! |
|---|
| theOriginal |
| 06/23/05 at 15:09:51 |
| [slm] Ahh you'll have an absolute blast inshaAllah. It's best to do these things when you're young. I say that, because I've been doing the same ;) And you know what? You're right...it'll be great for you deen-wise! Wasalaam. |
Madinat al-Muslimeen Islamic Message Board |