6 Must-Knows Before Dating an Arab Man 

Thank you, Fuad, and happy Ramadan to you. What you say is very true and it is very important to understand the huge change a woman will have to make by marrying an Arab Man. Yes in Islam he is the head of the family, it is his responsibility to provide for the family, even if his wife is rich, he should not take any money from her. He has no right to any part of her money. This is very important for a girl to know and understand how Islam and Arab men should behave toward their wives. This is where a woman may find it hard if she is staying at home to look after the children and the house. Some men will give their wives a little money to buy things, and this is where you can have problems. Second, if you marry a Muslim man in Islam, you can ask a woman to hold the right to divorce if things are not working out, some men will make it hard to divorce if you're not getting on. In Islam, if the parent's divorce, the children have to live with the father once they reach the age of 12, especially girls. Islam is a beautiful religion and can bring a lot of peace and happiness to marriage, but this is very important that the man is kind, fair, and not controlling. Some Arab men see their wives, once married as their property and this can be dangerous for the woman. Yes, he will introduce you to all the family and you will be very welcomed, but the wife's family tends most often to be left out especially if they are not Muslim. No more family gatherings for Christmas, no more listening to music as some husbands will ban music in the home if they are strict in their faith. The wife has to listen to her husband as he is the head of the family, and if he says she cannot visit and stay over the night with her parents, and sister, then she cannot go. All these things must be thought about and there has to be kindness, fairness, and understanding from both sides. I have been married to an Arab man for 34 years, and we have two beautiful daughters Humdallah, but we had some very hard times when the children were young and it would have been a happier home if there was a little more understanding to my family and their feelings. I hope this helps a woman when getting married. I would say, you can be happy and have a good life, but you MUST be prepared and understand well your right's as a woman in an Islamic marriage. This is not been negative for Arab Muslim men, it is just an honest viewpoint from a Muslim sister who married a Muslim man, and if I know and understood better Islam, I could have been happier in my marriage. I am happy now, but the early years after I had our first child it was very hard. When you have a child the Arab husband becomes more protective of the family unit, and this can cause problems, especially with the wife's family. So just look and think very clearly both husband and wife as when you both have a child in marriage, things change and you need to be flexible and understanding of each other. Blessings, peace and light be upon you all.

I dated a Muslim middle eastern cultured man but unfortunately all he wanted from me was sex. And I do see this pattern with Arab men who “date” women outside of their culture only to marry their second-cousin. I feel a bit jaded from the situation as he did not respect some of my boundaries and he didn’t understand why me a white women didn’t just agree to have sex with him and why I wanted to wait. I still respect the values but he clearly didn’t follow Islam 100%.

1. early marriage proposal. they get married first, then build the relationship. 2. Islam shapes him 3. His family is very important. 4. Dating is forbidden in islam 5. Traditional Gender roles 6. Good food is important. Expects Wife to be a good cook.

I guess, the Arab man that I talked to, was a player because he wanted to take me out but in secret. Pretending to be a good Muslim in front of his society when in reality he is a sinner? He mentioned he never want to marry and when I asked if his plan is to hide all his life, he was not able to give me the answer. Next!

I was dating a muslim man from Tunisia. And I'm christian. I told him from the beginning that I am looking to get married. He told me he is also looking for marriage. Turns out it was all a lie to try to sleep with me when we finally met in person. I was hoodwinked from the beginning.Thanks God I didn't sleep with him cause I am waiting for marriage. Women have to be careful with these type of men. Don't believe his words but watch his actions. If his actions don't align with his words and he has bad character...run!

Point #1 I'm so happy you mentioned this. It's sad that men can't even express themselves or show affection without it being labeled as something negative. It's good to be aware but not every person is a narcissist

Your giving great points here! Thank you!!!!

I’m so glad you made this, I was meant to find this. I recently met someone who’s from Middle East. I’ve made it clear wanting committed relationship And he’s still sticking around. Fingers crossed! Currently Ramadan so will see how things continue after. Videos like these are important, cause there a lot I’ve learned Abe had to unlearn from western propaganda

I'm an Indian woman who would love to marry a Middle Eastern man. 🌸 I love your culture. Thank you so much for your video! 🎉

Thanks for sharing! Your words gave me a lot of clarity

Loving this kind of content

Thank you. This was very helpful.

Or you can just date a man who is Arab, but not Muslim… great conversation by the way❤

Omg so relatable 🥹

Great job on this video

Good advise thanks

Thank you for being honest! If you want to marry a Middle Eastern man you know exactly what to expect. I'm African and think Middle Eastern men are very attractive. I think the cultural differences may be to great.

❤❤❤ thank you

Thank u for video 😊

The guy I'm dating is 32 and he just started talking about when he has a family which is a surprise cause 2 years ago he said he didn't want that life, so it's nice to see that he is open to it now. He's Catholic, but not practicing.

You are really nice and very truthful

good advice, in general

I met with emirati man in the USA. He asked after 2 date my dad number. Im trying to figure out still 😢 but I liked him too

JazakAllah Khair this will hopefully clear things up especially for non Muslim woman. Too often I hear stories of them dating Muslim guys and they think it will lead to marriage. For some it does but unfortunately most of the time it does not.

I appreciate your good will to help people have a clear picture. Personally, I don't believe that mixed marriages can work. I am from the west, but I want to mention that I received a solid conservative education to which I stick. That's why I agree on certain things you said. But I have the feeling that you consider yourselves the center of universe to whom all mankind has to bow. Pls, do not feel offended, I do not want to hurt anyone, I want to convey kindness and love, but this is the impression that I have after this video. You have so many expectations, but I never heard if a woman can have any expectation. From the books I read or real life stories I heard, I could understand that Arab men are more married to their families than their wives. But I am sure that there are many good persons and things in your society. I've heard that you are invincible regarding hospitality etc. Once again, I apologise if it was something hurting in what I said, was not my intention.

Thank you i found you

New subscriber as of today. You are correct when you say Muslim men don’t date, even with an engagement ring to a non Muslim female. Over 35 years ago, I met a man in a hospital clinic that I worked in, but he was a patient. It wasn’t forbidden to date patients within my company, and we saw each other every day. He asked me to marry him. He received a transplant, then when he was well, he went back home to tell his parents about us. The bottom line was he came back without telling them about us, but his mother wanted him to marry and he agreed to let her find him a wife. I had already met the family in the US, and I knew how to cook everything Arabic, and wanted kids together. It devastated me to find out he just wanted to maintain his life, and asking me to marry him was to maintain 100% detail to his health that he wanted to guarantee and continue. If he hadn’t asked and started a relationship with me, he was going to be traded to another new caregiver because I was going to change jobs. I stayed because of him. He’s the reason why I never considered any other relationships with any “foreign men.”

I am just starting a new relationship with a Middle Eastern man . I am caucasian from California and I find your tips very helpful. I want nothing more than to please him and him to be pleased with me. Thank you thank you thank you for your advice.

I think I pretty much know all these traits because I am a Muslim from Malaysia which is actually from the South East Asia region

I had no idea what I walked into with my Arab ex-husband. If I had known, I would have walked away early. His family controlled everything he did and thought. He changed as soon as we married and became controlling and distant. A divorce was the best choice.

My bf is Palestinian, he is so sweet. He's already mentioned marriage a couple of times. And seems so eager for us to have babies. I have 2y old. He lives in Palestine and I live in Scandinavia. He wants us to move to Palestine if it ever gets liberated.

Hi! I just subscribed to your channel today. Great video! My best friend is Muslim so I've heard many of these things before from talking to her. The one thing I will disagree with you about is that western women don't like when a man gives them too much attention. Most women I know will love and appreciate that. Especially because a lot of men have a hard time expressing their feelings. So we welcome all the love and attention lol. Any girl that calls a man that gives too much attention a "simp" is just that... a girl, not a woman. 💯👌🏾

Thank you sir for sharing..very helpful...i have a friend arab now...

Thank you for this helpful video. I couldn’t help noticing that Arab men expect that women conform into their expectations and rules and wants, but what does he do to reciprocate? Could you make a video about how an Arab man should show flexibility when he decides to get involved with a woman?

I love the Arab culture even though I am an African christian

Hey, I'm South African 🇿🇦 and I like Arab men, but never dated one before. ❤

Culturally I do find some similarities, because my family is from Southeast Asia. I have "talked" (?? I don't even know what to call it anymore honestly) with Arab men before with romantic potential and find that we have some similar family/cultural expectations.

I’m a South African Christian woman , in love with the Arab culture and values. You don’t find many strong men these days who can handle an empowered woman who speaks her mind like me lol, but I’ve found that many Middle Eastern men such as Arabs and Serbians still have REAL men so I’d love it if I married a Christian guy from the east.

I was wondering about the love bombing. I also reminding my self the cultures are different. Thats why i didnt run from him

I just started with an Egyptian man, though I am from Pakistan and he is also here, We are trying to know each other so we can decide if we can get married. These videos are surely useful in understanding him.

How many of you want to marry arab man to settle in Arab and live in the city of prophet Muhammad and do hajj and umrah easily. I wanna

I laughed when you said I cook 2days and you cook 2days, I clean 2days and you clean 2days😂😂😂😂

Please I have a question: I was on 2 dates with an Arab man. He started to become a bit touchy and so clarified that I don't want to take it slow etc. and not be too physical at the beginning. I did this to ward him off if he wants only one thing. The result is that he wants to see me more often. I was busy and he contacted 2-3 times to make sure to schedule a date, but he does not want to see me in the evening, only in the afternoon. Before he mentioned we could go in the evening somewhere. I was wondering if it is a good or bad sign. I am a bit afraid he has a night life.

Yeah. My grandfather is an Arab man who was Muslim and married a Christian woman from Ghana. My grandfather was not that religious and everyone is Christian.

Is it common for Arab prince to ask American woman to bare him son's before dating ? One just came out and told me he wanted me have him.a son. He knew me for several years. He came into the hair shop I was a hairstylist in. It shocked me. I didn't know he was interested in me and he did wait until I was divorced, so he was very respectful. But he was very forward about what he wanted from me

Great videos I am seeing a man from Israel he is Muslim. I am from Mexico he’s very nice

Love you guys, always funny and welcoming, knows how to dress and super kind, a bit dominating at times. I wouldn’t mind having a relationship with a Middle East/North African men but I know your family will not be so accepting, I will long and appreciate you from afar 2:43 SAME I dont dAtE, I’m looking for my ride or die lover till forever 🥹

I am Ukrainian 🇺🇦 and I have the same views on all the points except that I am not a Muslim. Currently travelling in Oman and Qatar and I’m SO INSPIRED by people here and their mindset 😭❤️🙏 I thought it was already impossible to find a non-alcoholised and non-promiscuous society, but I found. Thank you so much for this video! I have no intentions to date an Arabic man, just watched this to learn about Arabic culture and traditions. It was very interesting and useful.

🤣🤣🤣i cook 2 days and you cook 2 days😂😂😂 i died. It was so funny😅

Lovely video, thank you 😊 I’d say the quirks about food, family and making sure our moms don’t have to pay for everything etc are true. That said; in my experience and from observing other mixed/ blended families; it’s maybe unwise to make huge sweeping generalisations. What you said about the manner in which we are / were expected to find a life partner is true and they are generally keen to uphold traditions but there’ is / was no expectation for the women in my family to marry a man of a specific race. Depends on your Dad’s outlook. Also, many Muslim dads of Arab descent fully embrace the culture of their wife whilst maintaining their own identity. We were fairly lucky in this respect.

I laugh in the cooking pat 🤣

I dont eat pork and I would never cheat. My father thought me well ,the women is the jewel of the family . That means she represent the fathers name. My father was not a Arab but he was a very he was a struct Muslim from Caucasus Dagestan kumuk

I have always wanted an middle eastern man but although I read the Quran I'm not Muslim so I know it won't happen lol however I went on a spiritual journey and I made it clear that I won’t be “experimented” on and I’m looking for marriage and a family. We getting married right away now that my priorities have changed. It honestly makes sense this way. They are loving. I love their faith, their family oriented, and very affectionate and not afraid to show it to their male friends as well. That’s what I love about them ❤

Thankyou

Not every Arabic think the same.my boyfriend He is down to earth 🌍.He respect me not asking for nothing.

I've met an Arab man, although I don't want to disclose what country- he's from the Gulf! I'm not your typical American, drinking, partying, wearing short shorts in public type of girl. I'm Mexican and already pretty shy and quiet; so I guess it makes sense. we've only met online, had many calls, but never met face-to-face. He would insist on meeting in person, when he was nearby but I would always turn them down again, really introverted girl. He seems like a great genuine guy but I feel like I am so insecure of being with a guy since I've never even dated !! you would think I have a lot of things going for me compared to typical western girls .... I'm not sure when this will ever be more serious with my shyness, any tips 😅

Hello, im a christian girl that an arab guy is currently interested in, but I'm kind of skeptical about the dating, as you say dating i totally forbidden before marriage, we also talked about it and he said its not allowed to have an intercourse before it (although he said you can do it with a girl youre omly sure about that you will mary) , but he said that kissing is totally okay, im so lost is he only looking for sleeping with me or its just he is not such traditional muslim (for a background he comes from a REALLY big family from Riyadh, currently lives in UK)

Hello. While you are clearly a highly educated person, using the most respectful words and certainly having the best intentions, I think something is obviously lacking in your presentation: what are Arab Muslim men eager to do in order to adapt themselves too to their western wives culture? For me, as an European Christian woman the following things would be a big no no in any relationship: 1. not being allowed to go out on my own or take decisions on my own 2. not being allowed to have male friends if I decide to. Of course this is a point where I would be very attentive to see if there is any behavior that my partner finds disrespectful 3. being expected to cook daily and take care of the house all by myself 4. consider that my husband/partner is the ''boss" of the house and I should obey him. I think both partners are equal and no one should try to dominate anyone, but take together all the decisions in their mutual benefit, with love and respect for each other. Now, I have a great habibi that I talk to on the Internet. It is exactly how you said: he shows me so much love and tells me things that a western guy would never tell me because for some reason western men have come to the conclusion that showing all their love and kindness to a woman is ridiculous and makes them look weak. He comes from a very conservative culture, but I was surprised how open minded he is. I don't know if we would ever be together in real life, but he really seems willing to accept my terms: "Baby, if you want marriage - ok. If no marriage - ok. If you want kids - ok. If no kids - ok. Everything you want is ok. I just love you and want to be with you." 😅 🩷He is truly lovely and I don't know if he is just being childish and when his time comes, he will just marry a girl in his country in good Muslim tradition, but if our relationship comes to be true, I would feel very empowered to know that he accepts all my terms and the things that I am comfortable with. Maybe sometimes love is more powerful than customs and traditions. 🙂 That is also a point to consider. A wife is not a list of requirements, but a woman in bones and flesh, with her own personality, needs and desires, sometimes reckless, sometimes needy, but still - she should feel comforted to live all her emotions and know that her husband is always there to support her and not to take away her freedom. I know that my habibi wouldn't have a problem with the 4 points I have mentioned. In fact, point 3 is assured. I laughed very hard when you mentioned that the woman should never ask him to cook or clean the house. But in fact, habibi loves cooking his traditional foods. Even if I tried, I could never cook as well, maybe just learn a bit from him. It would be perfect if we cooked together, with me cutting the carrots and the salad. 😅 And he is also used to clean his place, so why wouldn't he like to help me finish the cleaning faster so we have more time to spend together with more enjoyable "activities "? 🫠 or to allow me exercise to be in better shape for him. Scenario in which we both have jobs... Just ending this long post with his reply when I told him that I don't want to talk to him because our cultures are too different. He told me: With love and understanding, cultures are made and improved. 🩷 So this is also my advice if there is any Muslim man reading this comment: try to create your own culture with the woman you love instead of making her fit into your own culture. This could bring her frustration and unhappiness and on the long term, you will only have a servant near you, not a loving wife. So if a woman, especially a western woman (but also others) is not willing to comply with all the "rules" that our friend here respectfully presented, this doesn't mean she doesn't love and respect you. But she expects you to understand her in everything, allow her to be herself because she needs that in order to function properly. And once she can be herself, she can give all the love she has to offer. And all that she does for you is purely out of love, not out of fear, because of customs, traditions, shame, lack of options etc. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts and experience. Have a blessed life!

Hi guys I need to ask for advice! I'm a Hungarian virgin girl.I met an Egyptian guy on tinder and we started to talk and know eachother.I should mention that he lives in hungary.We planed to go out for a date.Days before the date he texted me and asked me if I want to be his girlfriend, and I freaked out.I told him that I need more time to let somebody in my life.And well.. we don't speak anymore....Is it normal in their countries or he just wanted to use me?

Can somebody unswer on question when some guy from Arab world comunicate with some girl and also with some girl without telling about this.Asking things like photos of naked body,haveing fun and suddenly next day tell he cant talk anymore because he is goung to be engaged and ask father of girl for engaged.How somebody can come to some home in front of father ask for engaged and all time comunicate with another girl ,playing with emotions .Asking things.It is so sad.😔.What kind of behavier is that from guy from Arab world?...My sad life expirions .From somebody who is not Arabic and love Arabic world so mutch.I do not like publickly interfier in anything ,asking opinions but i must do that .

It is normal that he said he will propose when he saw me only once? He talks about marriage and having a family together but we don’t even know each other properly

What about if the woman is an agnostic? What role does the wife’s family play in the family?

Sense I was raced a Muslim I can say it's all true

I want to become a Muslim one day i hope that someone help me to convert

Wow

I like Good men don't care about their ethnicity, the important thing is that they love me and are willing to sacrifice for me, that's enough

What is meaning 'habibi'the guy arab always say this to me...anyone can tell me what that 's mean

Any arab guy here ? 😊❤ Friends?

.. 😂😂😂 you clean two day's and i clean two day's 😅😅😅🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Not all Middle Eastern men are Muslim though so point 2 depends on the man

How do I attract a good middle eastern Muslim man I am only 40 year I can have children I travel alot to egypt I was born in America muslim all of my life.Can you give me some advice at 40 looking young and in very good health and wanting to have baby I do not follow American culture. 😢

That is how our religion guide us alxhamdulilah ❤

My iraqi friend told me that im cute....is he saying that because im younger than him or what 😭?

Why did this pop up on my feed. I am Christian. Lol Are there Christian Arab Men? If so, I will watch this video later😂😂😅

Same place kabib the wrestler is from

So you dont date a woman first ? I was thinking the man was just cheep or crazy ,thanks for letting us know about this kind of thing.

Yo what if im from East Africa😂😂😢

Any red flags of kurdish men living in the uk?

Theres christian arabs too

I'm still trying to figure out why my husband likes my cooking. My job has definitely became an issue because he wants to eat together and our work schedules are clashing every time his schedule changes.

LOOOLLLLLLL In Celtic and German cultures, we have had powerful queens, chiefs, druidesses, and female warriors. We had fierce women in the Resistance in WWII. We are not kitchen-slaves. Neither are Middle-Eastern women, for that matter. I doubt Zaha Hadid spent her time cooking masgouf 😂

i talked to an arab man before but he explained that most arab people do not except black women into their family.

Is there any hope for us older females lol

Wow then how come I met a Middle East guy and he said he wanted a long term relationship and said he liked me in a very special way but the first time I met him he wanted to have sex with me? Lol and only sex, nothing more. When I refused, he never contacted me.

This is the last thing i was expecting from the arabic world

You need to make a whole video about cousin marriage. This bothers me a lot as a westerner. Birth defects and blood diseases. I know people are doing it slightly less but there’s a huge amount of cousin marriages going on and even first cousins. I feel like that is an abomination.

Hi any Arab guys here😂😂😂😂

Is this possible to bring back my Arab boyfriend after he blocked me from all the social media please home you notice 😢😢😭😭💔

@3:07 "And from a religious background this protects us from hooking up with the wrong people." This statement alone says it all: How discriminating, racist, antisemitic, and antisocial. He is basically saying that we don't all fall under one God, therefore are not worthy to be included as a people, and then attempt to bind and dominate the world with shariah law just like Japan tried their world domination through Bansai when they attacked the U.S. back at Pearl Harbor. How demeaning and insulting. NO THANKS!

Why do i see a bedouin dress though you are in a full western attire.

I thought i would have to become muslm if i were to marry a muslm man.

Oh date me now 🙈🥰

i've consulted this video before but now me and the guy are at an impasse so here i am. i work at a gas station. he used to drop by regularly and pay in funny ways. he sought me out on a smoke break to say: "the guy inside told me to find you out here. i just wanna let you know, you seem kind." i gave him my number. a week later he tells me he's divorced. i think, /okay, i'll go back to being his cashier./ i do that and he does some goofy things during my transactions with other customers. we run out of what he likes and (i really regret this) i took to giving him his usual from other shops with a mash note. i'd heard thru the grapevine he wants to return to the middle east because he has nothing here. i wanted to be good enough, so i did stupid things like that. but, his family is there, what am i to them? i was starting to get calm around him, but what a nosy co-worker said bugged me. in the end, he said: "i just got divorced, remember? when i'm ready for a long-term relationship, i'll remember you. i promise." i haven't seen him since. call it paranoia or feminine instinct, but i feel responsible. before he sought me out that evening, work was my life. it still is, so i worry about both losing him and pushing out a customer.