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@alshemary Thank you for the explanations and the videos. Do you know which books have the narrations related to the first video? I would like to read them. jazak Allah Kheir

Would you be able explain the first one for me? I have no idea what is happening in either.

Assalaam aleikum So I was having a conversation with a sunni brother, and he presented me with these two videos. Unfortunately my Arabic is not good enough to understand what exactly is happening. Can someone please explain this to me. I would also like to see evidence for the actions in the videos (Quran and Hadith). Thank you so much! jazakallah kheiran http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEUmw7FJxtk&feature=related

I am studying at the American University in Cairo. It's not only my first time in Egypt, but also my first trip out of the US. It's going to be amazing. I read through the thread that was mentioned earlier, and it definitely helped me add things to my to-do list.

Thank you to everyone who posted, I am studying there this summer, and I have extended my to-do list.

I am studying in Cairo, so that's where I'll be spending most of my time. I do plan on going to Alexandria and Sharm al-sheikh, and all the museums I can find. I will definitely read through that thread. Thank you so much!

I had the same problem when I first reverted. It wasn't until recently (3 years later) that my reversion was accepted among the Muslim community where I live. It takes patience from both sides. Reverts tend to ask a lot of hard questions, some which only scholars can truly answer, but eventually it all works out. insha'Allah this becomes less of a problem.

ÓáÇã Úáíßã I am travelling to Egypt this summer, and I looking for places that are not normal tourist spots. I will be seeing the pyramids, mosques, and markets; but I want to know some of the places to see that most travelers don't get to see. jazak Allah

I would just ignore them, it's none of their business what kind or how much makeup you are wearing.

I think it is nice when anyone says sallam whether you know them or not. I don't think women should find it creepy, it's similar to smiling or saying hi to a stranger. There isn't anything wrong with it, and it might even make their day better. That said, I find it uncomfortable when a man says sallam, only because I do not wear a hijab and I wonder how he knows I am a Muslimah. ;)

Masha'Allah! I have dealt with these questions as well when I am talking with either non-muslims or sunnis who question my faith as a shia

I have actually decided against it because I do not know for sure if this is going to lead to a permanent marriage, and because he wants to keep it a secret. It is not the right time for any type of marriage whether it is temporary or permanent. شكرا جزيلا

I am actually of age, I have been looking into mutah and it's implications and I was unable to find an answer to this questions. I don't think my parents have any say over the matter because they are not Muslims. I am the only one in my family, so situations like mutah are hard for me to figure out. Thank you for all of your responses.

Thank you!

Thank you so much for all your input!