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What is it like livng in saudi arabia and the other arabian countries. i was thinking of relocating there, hope it is not tough. would you say it is a freindly area? Is english language enough to live there? What is the culture like over there? What is the difference between them arabian land and the western because at the moment i ma in the UK. Basically i want to relocate for religious purposes but would you think it is much easier to practise islam there than the west?
Greetings Adeem, and thanks for your question. I have not personally been in Saudi Arabia before, but I have been in Dubai, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq. I do think it is easier to practice Islam in a culture which favors it; and I very much enjoyed the culture because of the slower pace of life and emphasis on family, friends, and neighbors. Generally, it is a more conservative culture as regards dress and male-female relationships; men have an easier time moving there than women do. Generally, people really like visitors and foreigners, and will probably name a half-dozen friends or family that they know in the UK to see if you've met.
So, I say, why not try it out for at least a year and see what you think! Good luck to you, and I hope this helps.
peace,
Le Anne
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Le Anne Clausen
Expertise
I can answer questions on Arab culture, including differences in cultures among Arab countries and sub-groups. I can also answer questions on Christian-Muslim relations, interfaith issues in general, and human rights and peacemaking issues in the Middle East.
Experience
I was a human rights worker for four years in the Middle East, and have spent time in Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. I speak intermediate Arabic; some Hebrew; and am starting Persian (Farsi, Dari). I have led a half-dozen educational delegations to the area for North American groups; and I have led trainings for nearly a thousand international human rights volunteers coming into the area over my years there. I am now working to launch an interfaith peace-teams based human rights organization, hopefully in the next two years. I am also currently editing the manuscript for my first book, a firsthand account of my time in the Middle East
Publications
"Be the Healers," (next steps after Abu Ghraib) The Lutheran magazine, July 2004.
www.christian-muslim.net
www.seminaryaction.org
www.young-activist.blogspot.com
Multiple press releases which I wrote from the field, as well as media interviews/articles about my work are also available via Google search.
Education/Credentials
I have an MA in Christian-Muslim relations; and I am now continuing my studies at Chicago Theological Seminary (www.ctschicago.edu). I also have a BA in Religion concentrating in global service, from Wartburg College, (www.wartburg.edu).
Awards and Honors
I received the Dell Award for Peace and Justice from Wartburg College. I have spoken and led workshops and trainings at over one hundred church congregations, colleges, schools, organizations
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