Marrying Muslim Men

Submitted by Nancy (United States), May 28, 2007 at 19:02

I met an Egyptian man online a little over 2 years ago. I am now awaiting approval of a fiance visa for him to come to the U.S. and to marry. His first choice was for me to move to Egypt, but I don't speak the language and the jobs there are very low salaried so I wouldn't have had the funds to come home as much as I would like, so I convinced him that he should come here. As with anything, you cannot stereotype someone. I met my fiance in Bahrain. Because it was not his country, the only thing he asked me to do was not to wear a sleeveless shirt.

We have had many discussions about religion and culture. He does not expect me to cover my head, nor does he want me to. He does not expect me to convert. I cannot even imagine him ever striking me. If you are seriously considering marrying this man, you should meet but I suggest you have him come here for your first meeting. You didn't say where in Egypt he was, but if it is not one of the major cities, I wouldn't suggest you travel alone to meet him.

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