Relationships between an Arab man and a Russian woman. For everyone and about everything

Stars and hot sand scattered over the desert. Bitter, half-drunk coffee and long conversations with my mother, who begs me to come to my senses. Furious drive, exoticism and a seductive accent of crazy and passionate declarations of love.

This is how everything looked a year ago. “Alexandra, how do you say “I love you” in Arabic?” I ask my counterpart. The girl strains her memory and looks away. He thinks for a long time, about a minute - “Ana akhebek.” There is pain and despair in the voice. It was from these words that everything changed in her life.

Today it is not so difficult to meet a girl who has become a hostage of feelings for an Arab. Marriage to a person who belongs to Eastern culture is very serious. Your fateful “yes” really turns the course of your destiny in a different direction. There, to the East, where the Tigris and Euphrates carry their waters. After all, accepting your beloved man and not accepting his mentality is unrealistic. However, even today - in the era of information accessibility - many of our fellow countrywomen marry representatives oriental culture, they feel more like “Alice in Wonderland” than “Roksolana”. Moreover, these miracles bear little resemblance to the miracles of Aladdin’s lamp.

What is it like, happiness with an oriental handsome man? What can modern Roksolans hope for and is it necessary to exchange a fashionable mini for an Abaya (a wide dark-colored cloak)?

No one was looking for clear answers. After all, firstly, an Arab is just a nationality, and not a specific collective image. And there is no point in pinning stereotypes on him. And, secondly, there are more unhappy stories.

Why? Probably because people mostly rejoice quietly and cry loudly. However, the characteristics of the relationship between a man and a woman among people from the East are actually encoded almost at the genetic level. And the dominant position of men in the family is dictated by Islam - this is an indisputable fact. The question is how it is interpreted by a Muslim: to consider a woman his property or simply to reserve the right of the last vote. All this depends on upbringing, character, and even on the country where your loved one is from. I’ll say one thing for sure: Arabs give very beautiful courtship. “They know how to drive you crazy,” our girls admit.

How? First of all - with words. Compliments like “your eyes are like the sea” or “where did such an angel come from? unearthly beauty“, you must admit, against the backdrop of the jargon we are used to, they still make an impression. It happens that girls are attracted by gifts or financial opportunities of oriental handsome men, although the stereotype that all Arabs are well-off is very often more erroneous. Another motive may be the status itself “married to a foreigner,” but this is more a topic for lovers of marriage agencies and specialized sites on the Internet.

After beautiful courtship, love often breaks out. Many people warn: don't fall in love with Arabs, because they all go home sooner or later. Oh, believe me, this is not the worst thing that can happen. However, I’ll make a reservation right away: every love story, regardless of who its character is, is individual. It’s not for us to judge, we just catch trends. As, in fact, in the story with which this article began.

Diagnosis of a broken fate

Eyeshadow “Ruby rose” - this was exactly the first gift from a handsome Arab student. Indeed, to condemn these feelings to commercialism, as is often done in the case of oriental beauties, is more than ridiculous. We went to a disco several times, and even less often to a cafe. Mostly we walked around the city and talked. Alexandra was thrilled by the numerous compliments of Amar, a future dentist from Iraq. When she fell in love, she didn’t even notice, but one day he said that he couldn’t live without her, and the girl realized that it was mutual. Of course, questions arose about both faith and his traditions. “Everything will be fine, my life,” the handsome man assured. “I love you as a Christian, and therefore I will love our children.” He swore that he would do anything for Alexandra’s sake, that he would live in Novosibirsk so that neither his wife nor his children would know the fear of war. Parents? Of course I'm against it. But this factor was so insignificant against the background of their great love who can overcome anything. In any case, Alexandra was sure of this. Over time, her parents reconciled and accepted their exotic son-in-law - especially since the newlyweds were both still studying, so they lived at Alexandra’s house for now. A year later they had a boy. It seemed that this was family happiness.

“We have to go,” Amar pulled out some kind of certificate from his pocket. He said that he was very sick and urgently needed surgery. “They don’t do this in Russia,” the young man assured. “Only in Iraq.” The diagnosis was confirmed by three doctors. Their son was barely seven months old, and the prospect of such a long journey frightened the young mother. However, Amar categorically forbade leaving the child at home: “We are one family. And now we should always be together. What if I die there? I need you."

Arab family

Indeed, family comes first for Arabs. But family also includes their brothers, sisters, mom and dad. Among everyone in Amara’s homeland, Alexandra felt like an unnecessary foreigner. The girl was forbidden to go outside, dressed in a hijab (scarf) and Abaya (wide cloak) and slowly began to explain the laws of Islam. Islam for Muslims is more than just a religion. Alexandra asked Amar not to delay the visit and to quickly go to the doctor. “Which doctor, stupid?” - She heard in response. It turns out that her beloved simply meanly deceived her. It was July. They both go to school in September. Having returned to her homeland, she and her child will never come here again - to a country where the closest person has a different face. Other manners. Another Amar. Amar, who obeyed his parents and family in everything, who simply hated his Christian daughter-in-law.

In August, the man said that, according to the laws of Iraq, he must join the army for six months and, leaving Alexandra and his son with his relatives in the city of Dahuk, he simply disappeared. Amar’s father had the girl’s documents, and the phone “mysteriously” disappeared immediately after her arrival. "Depart military service“As it turned out later, Amar went to Novosibirsk, where he needed to complete his studies. There, mutual acquaintances saw him and told Alexandra’s parents about it, who no longer knew whether their daughter was alive. Mom found her son-in-law and forced him to call Alexandra. The conversation was carefully controlled on both sides. The girl could not say anything, but, telling how luxuriously she was received in Dahutsi, she could not resist and cheated: “Mom, press on the horse and pull the bridle.” The mother understood: her daughter and grandson needed to be saved. By involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the parents finally achieved that six months later Amar left for Iraq and brought his wife to Novosibirsk. But... without a child. According to Islamic law, the child always remains with the father. And although the boy is a Christian and Ukrainian by nationality, Amar’s relatives refused to give the child to his mother. Did they love their grandson that much? No. And Alexandra was convinced of this back in Dahutsi. When the boy took his first steps, the Arab grandfather scolded him out of anger at his daughter-in-law: “You are a puppy! If it weren’t for you, none of this would have happened!” It’s just that if a Christian woman takes her child with her to the “infidel” land, it will be a shame for their family. And shame, according to Arab belief, is longer than life. Alexander heard her son’s first words only over the phone: twice she was allowed to talk to the child. He doesn't know the word "mom" yet.

The Arabs very often build strong family begins with building relationships with the husband's family. “They are me,” almost every second Arab will tell you. If his parents accepted their daughter-in-law, the marriage can already be considered half happy. If something doesn’t work out, you can complain to your father-in-law or mother-in-law - Arabs are very obedient to their parents. If the parents-in-law are against it, then it is better to separate immediately. Your marriage will not be happy. Especially if you plan to live in his country. Many things that are acceptable to the average Muslim woman may shock and outrage you.

For example, among Muslims, women communicate with women separately from men (you must remain silent in front of men). You can eat only when the whole family is at the table and when the father, the head of the family, gives permission. He also determines the duration of the meal. A Muslim woman will calmly accept a request not to go to the market. Usually men buy food for the family. It would also be normal for a Muslim woman to give preference homework and raising children. A man's job is to provide for his family. Of course, there are also Arab women who work, but then it is desirable that it be work with other women (beauty salons, ateliers) or with children (schools, kindergartens, etc.).

If you are planning to travel to your loved one’s homeland, discuss in advance whether you will accept his religion, or wear his national clothing, and what exactly will be your responsibilities around the house. Not to mention the fact that it would not be amiss to clarify whether your potential soulmate by chance has another wife. According to Islamic law, a man can have up to four wives at the same time. But if so, then he must be more than well provided for, because Allah allows you to marry each subsequent woman only when the man can provide for her.

If you already have children, give them Russian citizenship. And under no circumstances change your citizenship or the citizenship of your children. Our civil services will provide assistance abroad only to their citizens. In general, since you have already fallen in love with an Arab, learn patience, understanding and tolerance. You accept into your life a person of a different culture and faith, so you will have to show, first of all, respect for many things that are unusual for you. We must be responsible for our actions. And marrying an Arab is an act that requires great courage.

Lotus flower love

“Our love is a continuous struggle with public opinion“,” Marina takes a sip from a cup of green tea. A friend of mine gave me her phone number, and going to meet the Arab’s wife, I expected to see a slightly different type of person. Marina looked stylish and fashionable - white linen trousers, a caramel-colored blouse and beautiful white sandals with lotus flowers embossed on them. leather straps. Nothing extra or bright, but stylish.

“Although we have been married for more than seven years, I am still tired of ridiculous questions and warnings...” - at this moment I am timid, because I myself have prepared several provocative questions. I decide to just listen. “You know, Muhammad often repeats that our feelings are like a lotus flower - white, pure and drawn to the sun. And from darkness or bad weather, the lotus simply closes itself with petals to protect itself.”

Arabs are generally disliked all over the world. Especially after the terrorist attacks. But, believe me, just on September 11, 2001, I was in my husband’s homeland - in Lebanon, and I saw “from the inside” how these “terrorists” went to the mosque - even those who were not very pious, and prayed for the people injured in the terrorist attack and for their families, as they asked for forgiveness from every tourist who came. Understand that religion can be interpreted in different ways. All Arabs, just like Russians, are different. And all Arab families are different. My husband and I first came to his homeland when our daughter was two years old. When we were getting ready to get married, Muhammad informed his relatives by phone, and they did not offer any resistance. The only thing is, when we arrived in Lebanon, the mullah married us again according to their laws, despite the fact that we already had a child (in Russia we simply got married). I'm a Christian. No one forced me to accept Islam, only one day my husband’s relative asked if I had a desire to change my faith. I said that it didn’t arise, and this issue was not raised again. Maybe because even before the wedding I told my husband that I would never accept another religion.

The Arabs also really appreciate whether you have good education. I have two diplomas, so I was guaranteed respect, and I felt it in relation to myself. Although, I’m probably very lucky with my father-in-law - they are just wonderful people. And although many say that a Muslim woman is not a person, I did not notice this. Muhammad, it seemed to me, respects and listens to his mother even more than his father. And his father treats his mother with respect, because she bore him three sons and a daughter. In general, we often sat together in the garden in the evenings, and I did not feel deprived of attention. The only thing I would like to say is my position on important issues must be determined before the wedding. For example, before marrying Muhammad, I read a lot about the Koran, about his country and customs. Modern oriental writers are best suited for this - they illuminate reality without embellishment. For example, I am impressed by the Syrian writer Ulfat Al-Idlib. It would also be nice to start family life (not only with an Arab) with simple question: What kind of wife does your beloved see next to him? And then think, can you become like that?”

The monologue is interrupted by a phone call. Marina picks up the phone and smiles:
“Of course, beloved. Let it be orange." And then, as if embarrassed: “Mohammed prepares me fresh juice in the morning. So he stopped by the market and asked what fruit I would drink from tomorrow.”

I turn my gaze to the lotus flower on Alina’s sandals. I smile. The East - it can only be understood with the heart. With a loving heart. And what the land of stars and hot sand scattered over the desert will prepare in response - time will tell. The main thing is not to beg him for missed opportunities. And even worse - lost people.

Family in the UAE comes first. Arab woman She is the keeper of the family hearth and is respected by Arab men. It is believed that the more children there are, the happier a family is.

OFFICEPLANKTON traced how people actually live in Arab family husband and wife, how they distribute family responsibilities, whether the husband has many wives and how it goes family life V Arab countries.

Acquaintance

The decision to marry is made primarily by the groom's family. Women's rights in Muslim countries are equivalent to men's, so a potential bride has the right to refuse the proposal if she does not like the groom.

Arab women they almost never marry Europeans - for marrying an infidel, she will simply be expelled from the country forever. Men from the UAE sometimes marry girls from Europe, but even here everything is structured in such a way that marriage does not benefit anyone except the man. For a woman, this marriage will not be a pass to obtain citizenship; children, if family life does not work out, will be taken away and left in the country.

True, a marriage with a rich Emirati is in many ways a pleasant thing while it lasts. After all, according to the law, even if the wife is the second, third or fourth, each has her own separate house, a generous allowance, and the share of attention should be equal to each of the “beloved” women.

Today, not every Arab can afford polygamy. Although Islam allows up to four wives, main reason Such monogamy is the lack of funds to maintain a harem. That's why classic family The UAE, consisting of one husband, several wives and a harem, is the privilege of sheikhs and wealthy people.

Wedding

If for European newlyweds marriage contract Only now is it starting to come into fashion, for Arab countries such an agreement is a mandatory element of the wedding. Instead of the bride, her two relatives sign the marriage contract.

The wedding celebration itself, after signing, can take place within a year - before that the groom can see his future wife only in the presence of her relatives. For the bride, the groom's family pays a bride price, which can reach several hundred thousand dollars, so it is profitable to give birth to girls.

An Arab wedding is a truly grandiose spectacle. The table is bursting with treats, which are constantly renewed in order to show the guests their hospitality and abundance. Since Islam prohibits alcohol, festive table there is nothing stronger than coffee. But this does not prohibit the wedding from taking place for up to seven days.

Family life

The popular belief about discrimination against Arab women turns out to be somewhat exaggerated. In any Arab family, a woman must obey her husband, but she always takes part in solving important issues.

It is a myth that married women in the Emirates live like in prison.

Yes, they are almost invisible on the street. Those that exist are in black.

In fact, a married woman can wear whatever she wants: a miniskirt, jeans, and shorts (they are generally great fashionistas there, they can spend hours in stores, choosing cutting-edge outfits and fabrics) - but on top she must wear a black a silk cape to the toes, and cover her face with a black scarf. Only fingers, feet and eyes are visible. And even then, black capes are rare. Today on the streets you can see an Arab woman in jeans and a tunic, but the only thing they still adhere to is head covering. One thing you rarely see is a woman without a scarf on her head.

Older women cover their faces with a copper mask. Young people, of course, are more liberated, but all beauty is for the husband.

By the way, Emirati women receive a fairly decent education, they are open to best universities world, but scholarship remains unclaimed. Having got married, a girl can no longer work: either she is forbidden, or she does not want to, tired of frequent pregnancies and childbirth. (Although, of course, young people are more progressive in this regard. And many girls, having received an education in Europe, remain there to make a career. Arab families those living outside the Muslim world rarely seriously adhere to age-old traditions).

Once upon a time, an Arab husband could tell his wife at any time: “Talaq, talaq, talaq” (“go away”) - and this meant that he was divorcing her, and she must immediately leave his house, taking with her only what she needed. what she was wearing. Therefore, women - just in case - carried all the gold given to them on themselves. Now, of course, this is an anachronism.

But women still carry kilograms of gold on themselves (for example, the sheikh’s daughter was decorated with 16 kilograms of gold at her wedding. Newspapers described each piece of jewelry in detail and published photographs indicating the exact price). And men give gold instead of flowers. The more the gift weighs, the stronger the love. According to the local saying, woman without gold - naked.

And for those who are worried about the “oppression” of Arab wives by their Muslim husbands, we can say: a woman in the UAE can file for divorce in two cases.

1) If there is a fact of infidelity on the part of the spouse. But this article is obviously “dead”, because... Polygamy is officially legal in the UAE. And if the husband does sin, the wife prefers to remain silent. No one will marry such a “scandal” again, and a trail of gossip will follow her all her life. Again, during a divorce, children remain with their father.

2) If the husband does not provide enough for his wife. Well, he doesn’t take her to restaurants (true), doesn’t buy gold (true), builds her a house worse than the other wives’, etc. The court considers such requests very carefully and sometimes grants them. After all, a rich Emirati can afford several wives, but everyone should be treated equally. A clear schedule of visits is established, a separate villa is built for the new wife (not cheaper, but not more expensive than the previous one), money is distributed in equal proportions, and in general, the wives should be happy with everything. If something is wrong, this is not the wife’s problem, but the husband’s, who was unable to “resolve” the situation.

Kinship support in an Arab family is extremely powerful. For example, if a woman is widowed, her husband’s brother will consider it his duty to marry her and protect her.

“Generators of unusual ideas”, “masters of the family nest” and “desperate friends” - this is all about them, the Arabs. They are also spoiled, boastful and unpredictable. Personal experience girls, but not wives.

Oksana L. has been dating a resident of Jordan for four years, who came to Kyiv to study and earn money, and tells how she and her friend manage to combine such different views of the East and West.

About friendship and personal boundaries
We always have guests at our house. At any moment, a friend or just an acquaintance can call and come to our home in the middle of the night. Naturally, as a woman, I need to set the table and make sure everyone is fed and happy. Sometimes the house resembles some kind of Arab camp, and not a family nest.

If a friend needs help, you need to rush to him in the middle of the night. Arabs are always ready to help out a friend, come where they need to, pick them up, lend money.

They are not jealous of friends. My friend is very jealous, but this only applies to our Slavic guys and men, although I don’t give a reason. He trusts his own people. In any case, his friends, understanding who we are to each other, never allowed themselves even harmless flirting.

About work
They prefer conversations to business - long conversations over hookahs. These are real philosophers who are ready to reason and plan for hours. Although this time could be spent on constructive actions rather than chatter, most of which will be forgotten the next day. Eastern men have this problem: their conversations often diverge from their actions. They promise a lot, and they themselves sincerely believe in what they say. Plans can change dramatically, or mood, or something else, and promises will remain just words.

Arab men need to be encouraged - this is how they become inspired and are ready to move mountains for the sake of their family. This applies, in particular, to work. It is important for them to feel that a woman believes in their strengths and capabilities.

Generators of unusual ideas. In the four years that I’ve known my man, he’s started all sorts of businesses. Cafe, transportation of dogs and birds from Ukraine, which are in demand in his homeland in Jordan, processing semi-precious stones etc. But he didn’t bring any ideas to completion. I didn’t initially calculate the risks, I acted based on momentary desires, passion and emotions.

Many people do not value their parents' money. Young people live and have fun at the expense of their parents and do not know the value of money earned not by their own labor.

Attitude towards women
Most Arabs are spoiled by their mother's attention, love care and are often selfish. They like to surround themselves with everything beautiful and are avid fashionistas. They love to dress up: beautiful clothes, shoes, lots of rings and bracelets. Favorite clients of barbershops: stylish beard, gelled hair, expensive perfumes.

They love to educate, and if they fail, they can use force. They put pressure on me morally. Very hot-tempered. Any little thing can piss them off. At the same time, their woman should admire them.

They love to brag about their woman to their friends - they tell them what a housewife she is, caring and a jack of all trades. It is important for them that others admire their woman, and therefore automatically admire them.

It is difficult to offer our men to live together - they are afraid for their freedom. Arab men, on the contrary, want the girl they like to be constantly in their sight. At home, nearby, close by. They are ready to protect and care for her, although they demand a lot in return.

Very generous. If possible, they give the woman gifts, they like broad gestures, and are not at all stingy.

They value independence in our women, the fact that a woman can take care of herself, earn money and not depend on a man as much as possible. In his homeland, women mostly stay at home and do housework.

There is a minus. Monogamy is not for Eastern men. How many times have we had to watch family Arab men woo our girls. When my wife calls, they hang up or don’t pick up. And when they call back, they sing like a nightingale, as they love, and exquisitely lie about why they couldn’t answer. Treason is not considered as such for them. This is the norm in the life of an Eastern man.

About everyday life
My friend definitely won’t eat borscht for three days in a row, although he really loves my borscht. Arab men are very demanding and capricious in everyday life, like children, and are often dependent. If we talk about my man, he can clean and cook even better than me. But it is important for him to see that they care about him and do something for him.

I’m used to Russian cuisine, but my love for hummus and flatbreads remains unchanged.

Loves cleanliness, but not to the point of fanaticism. He understands that we both work a lot and come home very late, so we don’t always have the physical strength to clean and cook at night.

About children and family
My man is ready to coddle with every child, but I’m not sure that he will get up in the middle of the night for his own. This is the wife's responsibility. And the man pampers his child and pays attention to him during short games. All other delights of education fall on the shoulders of the woman.

When married to a Christian, there is no choice in what religion they choose. joint child- he is a priori born a Muslim. Especially if we're talking about about the boy.

My man’s parents are wealthy and ready to support him, but he, having matured, when the youthful frenzy had passed and partying with friends was no longer a priority, wanted to prove to his family that he could stand on his own two feet.

About religion
I refused to convert to Islam, realizing that I would not be able to wear closed clothes, honor Muslim traditions and be in a “golden cage” at home. He didn’t swear, he accepted my choice. But it is very important for him that his woman shares her religion with him and his legal wife, in any case, must convert to Islam or be a Muslim initially.

Arabs know the Koran from an early age. They read it like mantras. But my man openly admits that, living among Russians and Ukrainians, he leads an anti-Muslim lifestyle.

His mother, when she came to visit us, brought a hijab as a gift with the hint that I should accept their religion since I live with her son.

A negative attitude towards alcohol remains, despite the love for discos (already in the past) and hookah smoking (this is part of traditions). He doesn't respect it when a woman drinks, even in company.

About the future
After living with an Arab man, it’s strange to see how our women treat their Russian husbands. It’s crazy to see the disrespectful attitude and desire to be in charge at times. My views on what a woman should be like in a relationship with any man have changed.

I don’t know where this relationship will lead - Russian girls are more freedom-loving, ambitious and active. I wouldn’t like to be completely dependent on my husband.

But Arab men are like sweet nectar. You can’t get drunk, but even when you drink, it becomes too cloying that you want plain water. But after nectar it seems tasteless. I’m like a tightrope walker halfway: I can’t go back, but the unknown lies ahead...

As children, we all watched or read the fairy tale "1001 Nights". Luxurious palaces appeared before their eyes, all kinds of sweets attracted children's souls, and the desire to feel like an oriental princess sometimes interrupted the desire to become a teacher or doctor. Over the years, priorities have changed, instead of oriental sweets, girls begin to be attracted by oriental men who conquer the soul with their compliments, passionate looks, beautiful courtship and promises to get from the sky any star that only we like. The words are so beautiful, and the tone is so insinuating and trustworthy that it is simply impossible to suspect this beautiful Arab youth of deception or malicious intent. Months pass, and one day he falls on his knee in front of you and proposes marriage. The offer itself is presented and executed so beautifully that you simply cannot refuse. And a couple of days later you delight your family and friends with the news that you are marrying an Arab and leaving for his homeland.

We won’t write about how much you will have to go through until your parents give their consent to the marriage, until you collect everything necessary documents. It’s better to say right away what needs to be done when entering into a marriage with an Arab, even if it is done out of great and mutual love. Conclude a marriage contract. Moreover, consult with an experienced lawyer to ensure that absolutely everything is covered. And, of course, do not forget to include clauses stipulating your rights to future children, otherwise in the event of a divorce you simply will never be able to see them again. Let it seem to you at first that concluding a marriage contract is a lack of trust in the groom, which may offend him. If he really loves you, he will understand and support you. And if he flatly refuses, then this is a reason to think about what awaits you in the future. In any case, a marriage contract will help you avoid many problems.

In his homeland

Finally, all the hardships seem to be behind us. You survived the battle with your relatives, you got married, received a visa and left with your beloved husband to his homeland. If you think that now you are a free woman, over whom parents and relatives no longer hang, then you are very mistaken. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.

To begin with, it’s worth learning once and for all. Your lifestyle changes dramatically when you move. From an Orthodox country you moved to a Muslim country with its customs and traditions, one of which is unquestioning obedience to your husband and elders in the family. Get rid of all self-righteous thoughts from your head, such as the idea that your husband will be under your thumb and fulfill all your whims. It is customary among the Arabs that main man There is a man in the house and his word is law. It's good if your husband really loves you and is a person with strong character, who will not follow the lead of his family or friends, and will not change his attitude towards you and behavior in general after you move to live with him.

It is also worth knowing that Islam strictly stipulates what is possible and what is not. If many Muslim countries do not honor traditions so strictly, then the Arabs are among those who observe customs. One of the most big problems What you will have to face is that if your husband's family are truly true believers, then they may begin to force you into accepting Islam. You can agree if you feel ready for it, or you can refuse. The main thing is not to insult religion, but simply explain to them that you do not want to be a defector of the faith.

The second thing you need to know is that family is very important for Muslims, but for Arabs family is sacred. Try to establish good relations with his family, then you will not have to be afraid of the family, but on the contrary, you will be under its protection. In Arab families, it is even customary that if your husband has offended you in some way, you can complain to the family about him, and the mother and father will talk to the son, defending you. The truth is, you shouldn’t shout and throw reproaches, accusing your husband of all mortal sins. Remember that a woman and wife must be submissive to her husband. And if you take something out of the family for public viewing, then you need to do it calmly, and explain what the problem is. By the way, if your relationship with your family is not going well, but your husband still supports you, don’t even think about slandering his family, saying that they are bad or don’t deserve good attitude. It is unlikely that your husband, being a true Arab and good son can bear it. And yet, the Koran allows Muslims to have a second, third and even a fifth wife if the husband is able to provide for them. Whether another woman appears in your house largely depends on you. Happy marriages An Orthodox girl and an Arab do not meet so often, but if everything goes well, then the husband, as a rule, does not bring other women into the house.

Customs and traditions

It is worth mentioning the dress code. As in most Muslim countries, in United Arab Emirates women are forbidden to expose their bodies, much less to appear in this form to strangers. Therefore, no skirts, by the way, you can also forget about trousers. The woman who appeared on the street with open face, body, flirting or even just communicating with by a stranger declared an unfaithful wife. And the fate of such wives is very deplorable. Previously, they were simply stoned to death in the square. Today, although the customs have softened a little, it is useless to count on forgiveness. Traditional clothing is the hijab, which is worn both at the wedding and for the rest of your life, covering your body with an opaque veil, leaving only your eyes open.

Now a few words about work. Basically, most women do not work. So if all your life you have dreamed of not working, leading a quiet life at home, raising children, and your character is calm and pliable, then an Arab will be for you ideal husband. Because ideal wife for an Arab there will be a submissive woman who devotes all her time to her family, home and raising children. At the same time, her husband provides for her completely, without reproaching her for not earning money. If a woman goes to work, then, as a rule, it is either a family business or a place where only women go, for example, an atelier, a school, etc. However, it’s up to you to decide whether to go to work or not. No one will force you to do this; on the contrary, most likely, they will dissuade you.

And finally, I’ll tell you a little about how not to behave. If you smoke, try to wean yourself from this habit. A woman in Islam is already placed lower than a man, you will already encounter many difficulties, so you should not turn others against you even more. Islam prohibits buying and drinking. If men sometimes compromise these rules, then you are unlikely to be allowed to do so. In addition, Arabs are not supporters of a hectic lifestyle. It is not customary to go to clubs or discos there. They may not even let you go to the market alone, because there are too many men there who can harm you. In some Muslim countries, even cinemas are divided into two zones, one of which is family-friendly, and only women or children under 16 are allowed into it.

Therefore, if you are not afraid of such dramatic changes that will happen in your life and you are ready to accept all this, accept it, and not try to adjust it to yourself, then your marriage with an Arab has every chance of being happy.