Questionnaire: Why Saudis Marry Non-Saudis

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Asalamu Alaikum

Why Saudis Marry Non-Saudis
Tara Umm Omar bint Curtis Gregory
November 28, 2008
Riyadh, KSA

I have been reflecting upon the catalysts behind the Saudi government’s restrictions of Saudis marrying non-Saudis. At least three possible rationale come to mind: 1) it is a concerted effort to discourage Saudis from ever endeavoring to marry non-Saudis 2) to prevent a high incidence of spinsterhood amongst Saudi women 3) as a response to the repeated occurrence of divorce between Saudis and their foreign spouses which have subsequently lead to custody battles for children and unfortunately, kidnapping.

The entire marriage permission process is so rife with encumbrance that it can be viewed as a collective punishment. Despite the various obstacles, Saudi men and women are still choosing to marry non-Saudis. What spurs them to do so?

I developed a questionnaire to help answer the above question and it will form the basis for an upcoming article titled “Why Saudis Marry Non-Saudis”. It targets Saudi men and women already married to non-Saudis, those engaged to non-Saudis and those who are neither married nor engaged to non-Saudis but desire a non-Saudi husband or wife in the future.

Some responses will be featured on my blog, “Future Husbands And Wives Of Saudis”, so if one wants to remain anonymous please note it on the questionnaire (question number 10). You can also use a nickname or kunya to help protect your identity. I promise that emails and names will be kept confidential unless you wish to have them displayed.

There are no limits to the length of the answers for numbers 5a, 6a, 7 and 8.

1. Are you a Saudi male married to a non-Saudi? yes or no:
a. What is the nationality of your spouse:

2. Are you a Saudi female married to a non-Saudi? yes or no:
a. What is the nationality of your spouse:

3. Are you a Saudi male engaged to a non-Saudi? yes or no:
a. What is the nationality of your intended:

4. Are you a Saudi female engaged to a non-Saudi? yes or no:
a. What is the nationality of your intended:

5. Are you a Saudi male who wants to marry a non-Saudi in the future? yes or no:
a. What nationality would you prefer your future spouse to be and why:
b. It does not matter which nationality your spouse will be: yes or no

6. Are you a Saudi female who wants to marry a non-Saudi in the future? yes or no:
a. What nationality would you prefer your future spouse to be and why:
b. It does not matter which nationality your spouse will be: yes or no

7. Why did you choose to marry or why are you choosing to marry a non-Saudi?

8. Is/Are there any reasons why you chose not to or choosing not to marry a Saudi?

9. Nickname or kunya:

10. Do you want your nickname/kunya displayed with your response in my article? yes or no

Send completed questionnaire to islamisno1@yahoo.com

Please forward to Saudi husbands and Saudi wives of non-Saudis and those Saudi men and women who are interested in marrying non-Saudis in the future.

Thank you!

FiAmanAllah, Tara Umm Omar

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The Prophet (peace be upon him) urged us to take advantage of our health before illness. Abdullah Al-Bane’ema’s condition will make us think twice about abusing our bodies. In this video, he talks about three of his wishes, may Allah fulfill them all ameen.

Have you made sujud today? Have you turned one page of the Qur’an and read it today? Have you hugged your mother today?

Tara Umm Omar

Cherish Your Parents!

Abdullah Al-Bane’ema is a paralyzed brother who advises us to honor our parents, especially our mothers. He is a living example of the mercy of Allah. May Allah reward him with good in this world and the next for his reminders ameen.

Tara Umm Omar

Free Blindness Treatment

From: “Sara” <sararae2615@yahoo.com>

Assalamu Aleikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh

Dear Sisters,

I pray this finds you and your families all in the best of health and iman.

Please pass on the following info to anyone you know who is in need.

Jazakum Allah Khairan,

Sister Sara

____________ _________ _________ _________ _______

The original email (in Arabic) is copied below.

It says that Dubai ruler Sheikh Muhammad Al Maktoum is launching an initiative to provide treatment to all types of blindness and partial blindness to one million patients with financial difficulty. The initiative pays for travel and accommodation for the patient and a companion, and full treatment in Dubai for patient.

Applicants must send the following documents:

1. Photocopy of patients passport with the word “PATIENT” written on it + personal photo.

2. Photocopy of companion’s passport with the word “COMPANION” written on it + personal photo.

3. Full and comprehensive and officially-certifie d medical report of the patient.

4. Phone number where the patient, or guardian, may be contacted.

5. All documents must be mailed to:

Nour Duabi

P. O. Box 48132

Al Madam – Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

The initiative is open to all people from all races, ethnicities, religions, or origins and is only intended for the sake of Allah (SWT).

Applications will be reviewed by specially set up board, and selected candidates will be directly contacted.

No fees are charged and all expenses will be covered by Shaikh Al Maktoum including travel, accommodation, treatment, and return.

Please pass along.

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الرجاء الإهتمام بإرسالها إلى كل من تعرفون لعل الله ينفعنا بها إن شاء الله بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الاخوة الاعزاء برجاء الاهتمام بنشر هذه الرسالة .لعل احد الناس ينتفع بها فيكون لك الاجر من الله وبارك الله فى صاحب المبادرة د. أحمد زكى ابو كنيز والآن، هانحن أمام مبادرة عظيمة أطلقها صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي حفظه الله. مبادرة نور دبي لعلاج مليون حالة من المكفوفين أو شبه المكفوفين ما كان ممكنا سواء بالتدخل الجراحي أو الليزري أو مهما كان على نفقة سموه الخاصة ذهابا وإيابا وإقامة وعلاجا على أرض دبي. والمبادرة تشمل كلا من حالات العمى الكامل وشبه الكامل والمؤقت والدائم والمسلم وغير المسلم والأبيض وغير الأبيض والعربي وغير العربي وكل من تمنى رؤية النور وقد حرم منه. وقد تطوع سموه في هذه المبادرة الطيبة المباركة باغيا وجه الله تعالى داعيا المولى عز وجل أن يتقبلنا وأن يطهرنا وأن يصرف عنا وعن ذرياتنا وعن أهلينا الأسقام والأمراض، وقد بدأت ب مراسلتكم ليكون بمثابة إعلان عام لكل من حرم النور من أبناء بلدي صغيرهم وكبيرهم، ذكرانهم وإناثهم وفقراؤهم والغلابة والذين يحسبهم الجاهل أغنياء من التعفف أن يقوموا بتجهيز ما يلي: 1- صورة جواز سفر المريض ويكتب عليها كلمة مريض + صورة شخصية. 2- صورة جواز سفر لمرافق ويكتب عليها كلمة مرافق + صورة شخصية. 3- تقرير طبي شامل ودقيق صادر عن مستشفى حكومي ومعتمد من وزارة الصحة. 4- رقم هاتف يمكن الاتصال بالمريض أو بمن هو مسئول عنه 5- ترسل الطلبات مع التقارير الطبية والأشعة وغيره إن وجد مباشرة على العنوان التالي: دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة الشارقة – المدام ص.ب 48132 نور دبي إن صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم حفظه الله حين أطلق هذه المبادرة الطيبة مبادرة نور دبي وجه سموه بإنشاء هيئة طبية تضم خبراء من كل جنسيات العالم وفريقا منتقى لتلقي الطلبات ومن ثم تعرض الحالات على اللجان الطبية المتخصصة التي تدرسها بعناية ثم توصي باستقدامها كي يتم علاجها. وستقوم اللجان بالاتصال بالحالات مباشرة ودون فرض أي رسوم أو أتعاب أو غرامات بل إن كل شيء مجانا إنشاء الله من أول السفر والانتقال والإقامة والعلاج والعودة سليما معافى إنشاء الله. فيا كل طفل لم يرى النور وكل رب أسرة حرم حبيبتيه وكل شيخ فقد الأمل في الإبصار مرة أخرى أقول لهم جميعا ، أيا كانت حالاتكم وأيا كانت آراء الأطباء فلعل الله تعالى يكون قد أذن برأي آخر من خلال مبادرة نور دبي التي أطلقها ورعاها صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم حفظه الله والله أسأل أن يعينني على فعل أي معروف لأبناء بلدي وأن يرزقني فعل الخيرات وترك المنكرات وحب المساكين وان يرضى عنا ويرحمنا ‘ إن أريد إلا الإصلاح ما استطعت وما توفيقي إلا بالله’.

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Thank you.

Request For Dua

This is a special request for the Muslim ummah. Please, please remember this sister and her daughter and their family (names unknown) in your du’as insha’Allah. BarakAllahu feekum ameen, Tara Umm Omar.

My daughter Salma, who is just 12 years old is battling for life at a Local hospital, she is suffering from cancer and is presently in the last stage. The doctors have given up all hope but then I have trust in ALLAH and in the power of dua. Therefore as a helpless mother of a dying child I beg all of you to pray for my daughter, please include her as a part of each and every dua of yours. Please pray to ALLAH that He should give her body the strength to respond to the medication, that He should somehow miraculously heal her of this disease and Inshallah grant her a healthy and long life (AMEEN)

Please, please pass this message on to as many brothers and Sisters as you can. If even ten percent of you would remember to pray for my daughter then it would mean a lot for us. Your duas and Allah’s mercy is our ONLY hope.

Jazaakalah khayr