Saudi Arabia/USA: Women in Islam

Posted on March 28, 2011 by American Bedu

  Here is an opportunity for American Bedu readers near to the California State University, Northridge, to hear and learn more about Muslim women.  The Muslim Students’ Association at CSUN has been proactive in their variety of programs which reach out for better understanding and communications. California State University Northridge Muslim Students’ Association Proudly Presents: [...]

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Saudi Arabia: How Many Definitions are there of Marriage?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by American Bedu

  If you thought marriage to a Saudi could be confusing given the differing types of Islamic marriages which have taken place, the following video will either enlighten or confuse you more!

Filed under: culture, Freedoms, gender, islam, politics, relationships, religion, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, Saudi education, Saudi Living, Uncategorized, Women Issues | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 56 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: Unwilling to Let Go

Posted on March 10, 2011 by American Bedu

It has now been 13 months since my Saudi husband passed away.  To me the 13 months may as well be 13 hours or 13 years…I continue to miss Abdullah.  He was the love of my life.  When the 8th day of each month approaches I feel my body becoming more tense and I flash [...]

Filed under: Abdullah, America, breast cancer, cancer, Health, relationships, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: The Love Story That Almost Was

Posted on March 8, 2011 by American Bedu

Lori is an American who attended University abroad.  During that period she met a fellow student from Saudi Arabia.  Lori has agreed to be interviewed by American Bedu about her relationship with a Saudi student and how it has impacted on her and her life today. To begin with Lori, where did you study abroad?  [...]

Filed under: America, culture, expat, expatriates, Freedoms, friendship, Interview, islam, relationships, religion, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, Saudi education, Saudi Living, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 71 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: No Recognition of Love

Posted on February 13, 2011 by American Bedu

  Tomorrow will be Valentine’s Day for most of the world.  It will be celebrated openly with exclamations of love and many deliveries of flowers, particularly roses, to individuals.  As I sit and watch the local news in Charlotte, North Carolina, a large portion of the news was dedicated to the upcoming Valentine’s Day.  Viewers [...]

Filed under: Abdullah, America, culture, Freedoms, islam, relationships, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 32 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: Distinguishing Sincerity Between a Smooth Tongue

Posted on February 9, 2011 by American Bedu

The Saudi man, whether speaking Arabic or English, knows how to charm with his words and eyes.  He can easily convince a woman, any woman, of his words.  A non-Saudi woman who has not been exposed to the Saudi world will have no difficulty believing any and all he says is true.  It does not [...]

Filed under: culture, Freedoms, relationships, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, Saudi education, Saudi Living, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , | 85 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: Wanting to Deny Reality

Posted on February 8, 2011 by American Bedu

Today is the one year anniversary of Abdullah’s death.  Although much can happen in one year’s time does it really make a difference in the feelings of grief and loss?  I miss my husband just as much or more today than I did one year ago.  When I think of my and Abdullah’s life together [...]

Filed under: Abdullah, cancer, culture, Health, relationships, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 43 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: Love and Marriage – Are the Two Compatible?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by American Bedu

I received a recent email from a follower of American Bedu who wishes to have some questions answered.  The individual brought up some good points, especially when you apply logic with the rules and regulations of Saudi Arabia.  Dating and public mixing of the sexes is prohibited in Saudi Arabia.  Many marriages are arranged.  Therefore, [...]

Filed under: culture, friendship, islam, relationships, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: Only Technically Married

Posted on January 27, 2011 by American Bedu

She is an expatriate and married to a Saudi man…or is she?  During our conversation she stated that now she’s only married technically.  What does that mean exactly?  When and how does one go from being in love, happily married and then to have a marriage that barely exists in name only?  This woman has [...]

Filed under: America, culture, expat, expatriates, Freedoms, gender, Interview, islam, relationships, Saudi Arabia, Saudi blogs, Saudi culture, Saudi customs, Saudi Living, Uncategorized, Women Issues | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 97 Comments »

Saudi Arabia: It’s not just the Women Who Need the Mahrem

Posted on January 22, 2011 by American Bedu

This past month has been a sad month.  I have received a record number of emails from American women who have fallen in love with a Saudi student.  In a few of the cases I am certain the Saudi student is married but denies it.  In several of the cases the Saudi student acknowledges that [...]

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