To Driss

Submitted by Zella (United States), May 25, 2009 at 19:30

I find it interesting that you mention living "live together for awhile." You and I both know that Islam does not sanction living together and dating. Perhaps you lived with a woman from the west in a country other than Moroc, right? I do believe in being honest and factual, therefore; you need to clarify what you mean by "living together".

Since you responded to a comment on this blog, I have a couple questions to ask you. 1. How did you meet your wife? By this I mean did you meet her on a social website or when she was in Moroc on holiday? 2. Why did you choose a wife from the west? Perhaps you are one of the very few who does respect intelligent, independent women but I will need more information in order to form a sound opinion ; 3. Is your wife younger or older than you and will the two of you have children? 4. Where did you marry (by this I mean in a western country or in Mosque in Moroc)? 4. Since you mentioned the importance of family being "first", how did your family respond when you challenged tradition and chose to marry a western woman instead of a young Moroccan woman who would bear children, stay home, and never question anything her husband might do?

I am also interested in your remark about needing time to get to know a person before marrying. Dating is not customary in your culture and religion and neither is a long engagement so please explain what you mean by the "getting to know" remark.

Thanks and I do wish you and your wife a long, healthy, happy marriage.

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