Marrying in Egypt as a Student: Insights, Process, and Bridging Cultures

Join داود بن روي Daud Burke as he explores the multifaceted journey of marrying in Egypt from a student's perspective. This comprehensive guide delves into the preparations, cultural nuances, and legal intricacies involved in matrimonial unions in Egypt. From understanding family dynamics to navigating the legal marriage process and bridging cultural gaps, this video offers invaluable insights and personal experiences. Whether you're considering marriage in Egypt or interested in cross-cultural unions, this video provides essential advice and perspectives to help you navigate the process smoothly. Discover the benefits, challenges, and beauty of marrying in Egypt and how to make the most of this life-changing experience.
Video Summary:
*Marrying in Egypt as a Student: Insights, Process, and Bridging Cultures* provides a deep dive into the journey of marrying in Egypt, especially for students. The video, presented by **داود بن روي Daud Burke**, covers a wide range of topics from cultural expectations, legal procedures, to the dynamics of cross-cultural marriage.
Key insights include:
- *Cultural Preparation and Expectations:* Emphasizes the importance of understanding Egyptian cultural nuances, family values, and the significance of the mahr (dowry).
- *Legal Procedures:* Outlines the steps for obtaining marriage permission from embassies, verbal marriage contracts, and completing the marriage with proper documentation.
- *Family Dynamics:* Highlights the pivotal role of family in Egyptian marriages and navigating cross-cultural differences.
- *Financial Considerations:* Discusses the costs associated with marriage, including dowry expectations and managing finances.
- *Benefits of Marrying in Egypt:* Points out the advantages such as cultural immersion, language learning, and securing visa status.
- *Immigration and Bridging Cultures:* Shares insights on the immigration process for bringing a spouse to America, emphasizing the challenges and providing practical advice.
- *Personal Experiences and Advice:* The video includes personal stories and advice, making it relatable and practical for viewers considering marriage in Egypt.
*Keywords:* marrying in Egypt, student marriage guide, Egyptian culture, legal marriage process, mahr in Egypt, Egyptian family values, embassy marriage permission, verbal marriage contracts, cultural immersion, language learning, Hijra to Egypt, Egyptian cuisine, visa status Egypt, green card process, immigration advice, cross-cultural marriage, marriage paperwork, cultural differences, religious considerations in marriage, student life Egypt, sponsorship for green card.
Note: different people have different experiences. This is just a general bit of advice based on my experiences in talking to people, I knew that went through it.
Wallahu Alam

[@yassinhassan336]

JazakumAllahu khayran.

[@starlonga]

Fascinating and insightful video. Jazak Allah kheyr

[@adewalesalau6494]

May Allah make it easy.

[@housenaden6385]

Allahuma barik may Allah make it easy for you

[@ayoubdavid]

ماشاء الله ❤

[@aliflammeem4922]

Mash’allah

[@Galal_Radwan]

منور مصر يا غالي ربنا يحبك

[@SugarKitty2]

ماشاء الله

[@MegaSaeedi]

You've married from Egypt! May Allah mercy you my brother 😂. Egyptian guy.

[@danoneall4013]

I married am Egyptian woman also in 2015 The brother in the video is my friend Egyptian women from my experience are the best. I'm American and I live in Egypt 🇪🇬 just like this brother. Alhamdulillah.

[@MegaSaeedi]

@@danoneall4013 may Allah bless you and your family my brother. It's an honour to have brothers like you in our country.

[@danoneall4013]

@@MegaSaeedi - AmeeeeeeeN Same to yours akhi AmeeeN

[@MegaSaeedi]

@@danoneall4013 you know what my brother, watching foreign people like you and Daud, especially westerners, living in Egypt is like a big argument and a true testimony, for ones like me and other Egyptian people, of not leaving this country to any other western country, despite the harsh life and challenges that we face as Egyptians. Sorry for my awkward language 😅

[@danoneall4013]

@@MegaSaeedi - you explained yourself beautifully. My wife doesn't come from a rich family. She is actually from el-Marg and I love that area. Very local. We all struggle. If I didn't have family or personal issues to deal with back in the states, I wouldn't even go back to America. My wife is a teacher (they get paid just above minimum wage or right at minimum wage) and she has little desire to even go to America. I may dislike your Gov (I don't like mine at all) but overall, Egypt, as a whole, is a remarkable country, full of beauty and amazing food. There are good & bad in all countries. My heart & soul feels like it belongs in Egypt and the entire M.E.N.A. region.

[@ozone2126]

❤❤❤😊

[@mabmahir]

Assalamu alaikum, in your old videos you said you were in a house with a group of people. How did you find people to stay with in Egypt?

[@DaudBurke]

Wa Aliekom Salam waRahmatullahi waBarakatuh Making random connections with other students in the masjid. But there's also WhatsApp groups for this and on telegram too

[@mabmahir]

@@DaudBurke Jazakullah Khair for responding, how do I find the WhatsApp groups and telegrams?

[@hiddenpearl7366]

Brother, Is studying islam,arabic language and literature is free for foreign students ? I am 27 years old from India and i want to study islam in Al Azhar University, i will do part-time job there but anyhow i want to study,due to some financial issues i am facing problem but i believe that Allah will make a way out in sha Allah !!! I don't come from a practicing family but alhamdulillah Allah blessed me with his guidance n now i want to acquire islamic knowledge n teach it to others in sha Allah ! Plz pray for me so that I get addmission into al Azhar University !

[@DaudBurke]

asSalamu Aliekom waRahmatullahi waBarakatuh May Allah bless you, keep you strong and teach you the deen In general studying in Azhar is free, but there are application, Book and some paperwork fees but these usually don’t equate to anything significant. Once someone has gone through the process of getting the high school degree from them, they accept everyone pretty much. As far as studying goes, there will be a need to study outside of their system, because as the saying goes, “you get what you pay for” so there will be things that a student will be lacking in his studies if he were to only rely on the Azhar programs for it. The extracurricular studies are foundational for student of knowledge in general to find the classes that you need, and the time that you need will usually cost some money which can be eased by having a group of people doing it together all pitching in. Of course this differs from men to women but also, once you have a solid Arabic base, there is a wealth of information on KZbin and other resources for online learning that are completely free.

[@khomol]

Couple of things. There’s nothing wrong (sharah wise) with smoking. 2) how can a house/apartment be part of the mahr? The man has to provide for his family but his possessions are his own, so she doesn’t really get the apartment in any case.

[@DaudBurke]

Nah smoking is haram and the only ones who permitted it were not aware of the medical dangers yet and so it’s not appropriate to rely on that. “Don’t kill yourselves” “don’t throw yourselves in the destruction by you own hands” “no harming or no reciprocating of harm” all of these texts are clear once we know the facts about the harm of smoking. Anyways the apartment could be given as a mahr and written in her name. This isn’t renting, this it outright buying and giving. Or.. the manfa’ah of a new apartment but that has its issues of being mahr.. the culture plays a big role. And I’m not saying it’s all good.

[@abdull1h_]

the recitation style in your outro is called التطريب and is not permissible

[@DaudBurke]

If tajweed is not correct then, ok. But this is a matter that is differed upon and this is the tahseen / taghanni that is mentioned in the Hadith according to the view of many scholars. I’ve recited this way on many shiyookh and as long as the ahkam is followed than there is nothing wrong with a beautiful melody.

[@thestranger6340]

I would say save yourself the trouble and avoid marrying an Egyptian. Obviously always exceptions to the rule but i would stay away from them trust me i learnt the hard way. And so did a FEW brothers i know.

[@thestranger6340]

@@arabic-englishvocabulary4440 i agree that is part of it. But culture is also a very big part of any marriage. I'm on the opinion that you should marry from your own culture, IF you can find a good partner from your culture.

[@Ya_Berries_Himmel]

I believe your statement is quite racist.

[@danoneall4013]

​@@thestranger6340 - Prophet Muhammad PBUH disagrees with you Many of my American family marri3d outside their race. Never divorced The family who married their own race, divorced. Some divorced mote than once. Kick Rocks

[@thestranger6340]

@@danoneall4013 I would like to see the proof about what you said about the prophet (pbuh) I never said they had to get divorced and couldn't stay married.

[@danoneall4013]

@thestranger6340 - Did our Prophet Muhammad PBUH marry women from his tribe or outside of his tribe?? Both. Sa7? Edit - I never said you said they had to get divorce. Nice Strawman. Reread what I said about my family marrying thier own race. I can include friends etc. Divorce rate is high. In my circle of friends and family, not 1 has been divorced when they married outside their race.

[@user-wh8mx2um8e]

ماشاء الله