Internet support of American women involved with ME/NA men

[Henia 11]

Hey all,

I'm part of a few yahoo groups for american muslimahs married to egyptian men and have found the info to be invaluable. I've recommended some groups to quite a few people, so I thought, heck, why not make a list of all the lists that are out there. Maybe we could sticky it to the top of the forum.

Muslim Husbands - Old School group that has been around since 1999. Unfortunatly, it's fallen on inactive days, but the archive has some interesting reads. Both muslims and non muslims are welcome to join.

For the woman new to Islam through love and marriage. This group was created for women of all faiths, married to muslim men. The focus of this group is to learn about our significant others' culture and religion, to share our experiences, and to support our members in times of need.

Wives of Egyptians - Probably the original egyptian wives group, been around since 2000. One needs an invite to join, email me and I'll put in a good word for you. Open only to muslimahs.

Assalaamu alaikum and Welcome!

This is a moderately religious AND cultural email group. It will, insha Allah, be a fun and lively place where we can discuss our collective experiences as wives (or fiancees) of Egyptian Muslims. This group is for Muslim WOMEN (or those seriously intending to convert) only---sorry, no MEN allowed! We hope this will be a place where we can grow in Islam, and also share our stories of life with an Egyptian male---is it any wonder our initials are "WOE"---lol! This list is, for the time being, unmoderated, meaning all sisters are free to post what they wish, within the boundaries of Islamic adab. THIS IS NOT A LIST FOR ***LURKERS***. WE EXPECT REGULAR MEMBER PARTICIPATION!

Wives of Egyptians 2 - a splinter group from WOE, muslims and non muslims welcome.

This is an online community for sharing, understanding, and support by and between women who are married to or in a seriously involved with Egyptian men. Members are a mix of women from all walks of life, of different ages, from different locales, of different religious and social backgrounds, etc. We do not require members to be the "same" (social-, educational-, political-, religious-, wise). We do however expect mutual respect for each other's opinions, perspectives, and unique experiences. We are not affiliated with "wives of egyptians" ("woe") and do not require that members be Muslimahs. Bashing, flaming, and harassment in any shape or form for ANY reason will NOT be tolerated. We want to learn from each other. If you share these goals, please join us; we welcome you with open arms. Otherwise, please move on.

MM2EM - another splinter group from WOE. The most active group for wives of Egyptians at the present. Being a muslim is required for membership

As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatallah wa barakatu. This is a group for muslim women (muslimahs) married to muslim Egyptian men. We are open to talking about any and all issues, and believe in the right to freedom of speech to express our opinions, within the limits of Islamic adab of course. We recognize personal differences, are not afraid to discuss them, and hope to learn from them. We fear Allaah first and foremost above all else and live our lives to serve Him. If you feel like you have found the right place, come on in! We welcome you with open arms!

I know that there are many more groups out there, but I'm not a member of them, so I can't much about them. Please post if there are any groups you know of!

Chukran Rahma. I think I will check the first one out.

Algerien forums:

http://algeriawomen.forumcircle.com

http://e-dz.uk.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wivesofalgerians

http://www.hejleh.com/countries/algeria.html

http://www.blida.com

http://www.algerievideos.co (humourous videos)

http://www.algeriadaily.com

[babybunny 2]

ahem... where is the link to the pakistani wives group.

I come here to MENA coz, i figure muslim wife is muslim wife. I learned alot of things

from yall. I still want to learn alot more.. I am about to freak hubby is comming and I want to be a good wife to him- you know what I mean.

[jordanianprincess 0]

ahem... where is the link to the pakistani wives group.

I come here to MENA coz, i figure muslim wife is muslim wife. I learned alot of things

from yall. I still want to learn alot more.. I am about to freak hubby is comming and I want to be a good wife to him- you know what I mean.

Do you have one you can add? I only know of one other person who comes here that has a husband from Pakistan.

[babybunny 2]

there are ladies on the ISL thread. but they dont TALK about NOTHING. thats why I come to MENA.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Well thanks Charles for digging up 10 month old threads. What's next, a pork bbq and beer?

j

Why be critical? It seems as if some are getting a benefit from it.

I could use an internet group for Arab women married to Arab men. The one I was on closed a while back. Anyone know of another, please?

[jordanianprincess 0]

there are ladies on the ISL thread. but they dont TALK about NOTHING. thats why I come to MENA.

LOL same reason I was going to the Cairo Club However I have not recieved my NOA2 from them yet...

[Ban Hammer 13,476]

Well thanks Charles for digging up 10 month old threads. What's next, a pork bbq and beer?

j

i fail to see the need for that comment.

[~Jackie~ 30]

dont antagonize.

J

(says to the left 'target of.....) sowy

[Ban Hammer 13,476]

dont antagonize.

J

(says to the left 'target of.....) sowy

i still don't get it.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Let it go, Charlie. Let it go.

[Henia 11]

ahem... where is the link to the pakistani wives group.

I come here to MENA coz, i figure muslim wife is muslim wife. I learned alot of things

from yall. I still want to learn alot more.. I am about to freak hubby is comming and I want to be a good wife to him- you know what I mean.

Happy for you Babybunny...you deserve it after this long wait!

[amal 4]

thanks Wendy. anyone wanna join us???

i have joined :)

[The_dip_sticks 0]

ahem... where is the link to the pakistani wives group.

I come here to MENA coz, i figure muslim wife is muslim wife. I learned alot of things

from yall. I still want to learn alot more.. I am about to freak hubby is comming and I want to be a good wife to him- you know what I mean.

Babybunny I think it’s up to us to start the group LOL. While I may not be Muslim and I have no intention on converting I still have a respect for all cultures and religions. Of course with my husband being Muslim I really enjoy learning about his religion, especially from a women’s perspective. My husband was born and raised in London and I have always wondered if there is a difference in which religion is followed in actual Islamic countries. For example my husband told me that covering for women is a cultural thing more than a religious one. He explained that the Quran calls for modest dress, but that it does not say that women should be covered completely where only here eyes are visible. So with that I was left wondering if covering is a cultural thing, a religious thing or if different types of Muslims interpret it differently other countries?

[lion_lioness 0]

Thanks for joining Amal....

Dip Sticks I didn't realize your man is from Paki also - very cool. He must have a 'brilliant' accent. I love English accents...if I ever get enough money, I'm taking my SO and we're gonna live there just long enough for me to pick up the brit accent lolol

[The_dip_sticks 0]

Thanks for joining Amal....

Dip Sticks I didn't realize your man is from Paki also - very cool. He must have a 'brilliant' accent. I love English accents...if I ever get enough money, I'm taking my SO and we're gonna live there just long enough for me to pick up the brit accent lolol

Oh yes girl, his Bitish accent makes me melt. The english accent gives him extra browny points on the hotness meter. LOL

Edited February 10, 2007 by The_dip_sticks