This question is onely to muslims who live or lived in the west......?
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I have been a muhajjabah in the Midwest, USA for almost twenty years.  I have several friends who wear niqaab as well.  If you are at a university the people will most likely be educated and open enough to accept you.  There are likely many muhajjabahs already on the campus you will attend.  \n\nKhair, insha'Allah!  I will make du'a that Allah will make your transition easy for you!
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No you'll be just fine. If anyone gives you a problem, just ignore them. We have some stupid people here. But we also have some of the most welcoming people. You'll find many Muslim people here. Don't worry about security in regards to your religion. Just be careful of your average pickpocket. Welcome!
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Turkey is an ally and most friendly Muslim Country to most Western Countries.   So the answer is "YES"!
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i am a muslim, and you are allowed to date, the major factor is that the religion of islam tends to be more on the vague side, allowing poeple to interpret and practice in whatever way they feel is right in their hearts.  the problem with the mulsims over seas is that they tend to read the koran (holy book similar to bible and christianity) and read every word literally and are unwilling to change with time.  overall it is the basic meaning of the koran that should be sought after, not the word for word exact definition.  i hope this was clear and gives you a little more insight.
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Hello Levente...\n\nFor a practising Muslim, any kind of western style dating is not allowed... Holding hands, hugging, kissing, oral sex, even being in the same room alone together are banned!\n\nLet me explain...\n\nOutside marriage any kind of fornication is a sin, and by fornication a mean anything even a lustful look. There is a Hadith that says that it worse for a man to have an axe through his head than even accidentally touch who is not his mahram (wife or blood relative) women.\nFor women (like me) when I'm outside or with non mahram, I must wear hijab (cover myself fully) and I'm not allowed to be alone with a man. etc etc.\n\nWhen I do decide to get married it is not Islamic to have a long engagement etc. And I won't be alone with my fiance until after marriage. Typically family and friends help find prospective partners, and then arrange a meeting where maybe they leave us 2 in a room, and they wait outside with the door open! And then if you are still not sure it is OK to ask questions by phone etc, before you get married.\n\nAs you see it is very different from the western version of romance!! \n\n\nOf course not all Muslim women follow the Koran as strictly as this and we do live in the modern world..but this is the ideal!\n\nAnd I forgot... Its the same for men too of course they are not allowed relationships outside marriage too
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These Muslims in London recently seem to think so!\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0yoR8R4T1w\n\nThese Muslims Too!\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ymxQZ-DLE&mode=related&search=
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because islam is intollerant of other religions. I can ask the poster above, how is it that islam "respects" other religions and yet saudi arabia does not even allow churches or synagoges to exsist in the country??? islam respects NOTHING but islam.
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many westerners opose that too\n\nBTW your e.g. is not a good one
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As for Jews or Muslims (and both should be caps btw) I dont like&#92;dislike them or anyone else because of a blanket judgement by society of them, their faith, race or ethnic trait.  As for "Muslims" in particular.... I do think the moderate Muslims (If any such persons exist) are letting the foaming at the mouth militant radicals do their faith a great diservice by not DAILY loudly and publicly condemming the current atrocity being commited by the militant Islamists in the name of their religion.  I say daily because, check the news, an opportunity does present itself at least once daily.  So, having said that, my opinion of the radical extremist mutation of Muslims that claim to have a mandate from Allah to kill anyone not accepting "the prophet" is they make a strong case for drowning at birth and I would gladly take my turn at the creek bank.  More bluntly, I laugh like all HELL everytime I hear on the news about one of their ball bearing and nail packed bombs going off pre-maturely and blowing the butchering morons up.
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i am a Muslim what about u
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Thanks.\nGenerally speaking and not towards anyone............\nNo one is telling you to become a muslim, but at least learn what the true Islam is all about.\n\nLike the person who asked this question (or redirected to her answer...\nShe made no generalization\nShe studied \nShe understood Islam\nShe gave an appropriate answer\nShe did not offend anyone\n\nIf we had more people like her, this earth would be alot happier to live in.\nI respect your quest for knowledge.\n\nI probably didnt write the sentence very correctly but I wasnt aiming at someone.....
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muslims live thorughout most of Russia.\nChechnya (Republic of Ichkeria) is a muslim region, however they do not only live there. \nTo the person above, pleaser study facts before you state things.
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Muslims pride themselves on the fact that their religion has not changed in its 1400 year history.  In other words, they think it's great to live in the Middle Ages.\n\nIslam needs a reform movements, similar to t hose that have occurred in Judaism and in Christianity.  It has made the mainstream of both of these religions much more tolerant and humane.  \n\nIt really is a pity.  At one time, Islamic countries were more tolerant than Christian ones.  But you have to go back seven hundred years ago to find that.  So it wasn't in the lifetime of anyone living today, that's for sure.\n\nI have nothing against individual Muslims, but they belong to a religion that has some very hateful teachings.  And I do get fed up with the hypocrasy, and the distortions, and the lie that Islam is a religion of peace.  Sorry, but there's way too much evidence to the contrary.
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Salam sister.\n\nIm lucky that I've never been abused whislt wearing the hijab.  But people do question my nationality more. For example I have to show my passport and proof of birth here in the UK when I want to go to the doctors,  I get stopped at the airport etc, get asked if I can speak English. LOL This NEVER happened when I wasn't wearing Hijab. Some people find it hard to believe that a muslim can also be a westener!\n\nHowever most ordinary people treat me with alot of respect now I'm in hijab.
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This is a really big question. Some muslims say that the real reason for their dependence on western countries is because they have been huminilated by them, which could be partly true giving that most muslim countries have been invaded by different western countries.\n\nOn the other hand, muslims say that their jihad is to spread their message to the world and if someone stops them he would be a sinner who should be fought.
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You're preaching to the chorus my man.  If you want the west to accept Islam then you have to convince the dangerous radicals that Islam is a religion of peace.  Don't tell us, tell them.  The only thing we care about is not being blown up.
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Wow! I thought I was going to get away with a short answer! I may still try!! Yes, Muslims can live with those who do not share their beliefs. I am Christian, my husband is Muslim. Both religions are learned and respected.