saudiwife

That is just horrific news. I will be praying for her and her family. I've been absent from the VJ until last night, subhana'allah. This is so heartbreaking. May Allah(God)grant her shifa and send comfort to her and her family. Ameen!

Assalaamu'Alaykum Wa Rahmataullah/Salutations:
I hope this finds you all in the greatest of health and imaan. I am just so happy, after weeks of being frantic, we finally got the hard copy we have been waiting for. My husband finallly has an Alien number and we are on our way to part two of this process. I do thank Allah and all the people on the MENA board for keeping sane and sending messages and responding. :-)
We are just so excited and so now we are waiting on the letter for the biometrics.
~Saudiwife

Assalaamu'Alaykum Wa Rahmataullah/Salutations:
I hope this finds you all in the greatest of health and imaan. I am just so happy, after weeks of being frantic, we finally got the hard copy we have been waiting for. My husband finallly has an Alien number and we are on our way to part two of this process. I do thank Allah and all the people on the MENA board for keeping sane and sending messages and responding. :-)
We are just so excited and so now we are waiting on the letter for the biometrics.
~Saudiwife

Sister,
One thing I know about MENA marriages is you have to work at them. My first husband is from Mauritania (south of Morocco) and let's just say that whole marriage was total anti-heaven. He left me with one child to raise alone. That is a story that went bad. We were 11 years apart age difference, him being the older.
My second husband is from Saudi Arabia and he's totally different. Also, another MENA style relationship, and I am older than him. It's almost five years. Nevertheless, when I see him, I see him not his age or country or whatever. And vice versa. I enjoy the time together. Of course he can get on my nerves, and I am sure I get on his. However, there is this love, this bond that is so strong. It's odd, I find myself saying, Hmm...how did i end up with the bestest husband in the world. *hehe!* bestest being my word. Nevertheless, I know for this moment in my life he is meant for me, and I for him.
No person knows your relationship but you and your husband. It is your husband that makes you smile, that you are wanting and dying to spend your life with. Should it matter that he's younger than you. Of course doubt about one's loves comes in to play, in Islam, we blame those doubts on the Shaytain(satan) and when that happens we seek refugee in God by saying: Audhu Billahi Mina Shaytan ir-Rajeem.(I seek refuge with Allah fom Satan the Accursed.)
I am not sure if you are aware of the story of Prophet Mohammed(SWS) and Khadijah (RA) but that is a beautiful love story within it's self. Prophet Mohammed(SWS) was just 25 years old, and never married, his parents are both death, he's being raised by his uncle. And the love of his life for 25 years was a woman by the name of Khadijah(RA). When they married, he was working for her, but he did not have a business or money. She was the one with wealth, and had the business, he was her employer. Can you believe that?! WOW! They were married for 25 years and she bore him children, and believed in him when no one else did. I recommend you read that story.
They themselves had difficulties that one could never imagine. However, he was so happy and so content with her that when she died, he mourned her for a long time. That became the period known as the years of sorrow for him.
So having doubt it normal, but it also comes from the negative vibes or as we like to say Satan. When you have those doubts come to you, just remember God, your love for your husband, and the love he has for you. Think of the great times you have spent with him and hopefully this will erase all doubt that you have.
Obviously this man has been put in your life for a reason, and instead of analyzing the possibilities of what could go wrong or what have you, just enjoy this sweet moments that you have been given.
And God-willing (insha'Allah) God will handle the rest. :-)
I hope this helps you.
~Saudiwife

Assalaamu'Alaykum Wa Rahmataullahi Wa Barakatuhu Earthy,
I hope this finds you well. Getting permission from the KSA government is only when a non-Saudi spouse is trying to enter the KSA legally as a spouse/family member. That's the only time when you need permission from the government. For CR-1 you will not need the permission of the KSA. Your entry is for USA, not KSA.
Receiving the permission from the Saudi government is very difficult. Unless, your family has some great tides with the royal family or interior secruity, I just do not see getting a grant from the government happening anytime soon if you are seeking permission from the KSA government.
I am still waiting on mine. Let's just say, the embassy here in America told us, since we married without their (KSA) permission, it will take at least 3 years for them to even look at our case. I think they are hoping our marriage will be dissolved by then. But this is KSA procedure before I can get a proper visa to visit my in laws. Allahu'Alaim.
If you follow the procedure for the CR-1 visa, insha'Allah, you will be just fine.
feeimanallah.
~Saudiwife

Sister,
One thing I know about MENA marriages is you have to work at them. My first husband is from Mauritania (south of Morocco) and let's just say that whole marriage was total anti-heaven. He left me with one child to raise alone. That is a story that went bad. We were 11 years apart age difference, him being the older.
My second husband is from Saudi Arabia and he's totally different. Also, another MENA style relationship, and I am older than him. It's almost five years. Nevertheless, when I see him, I see him not his age or country or whatever. And vice versa. I enjoy the time together. Of course he can get on my nerves, and I am sure I get on his. However, there is this love, this bond that is so strong. It's odd, I find myself saying, Hmm...how did i end up with the bestest husband in the world. *hehe!* bestest being my word. Nevertheless, I know for this moment in my life he is meant for me, and I for him.
No person knows your relationship but you and your husband. It is your husband that makes you smile, that you are wanting and dying to spend your life with. Should it matter that he's younger than you. Of course doubt about one's loves comes in to play, in Islam, we blame those doubts on the Shaytain(satan) and when that happens we seek refugee in God by saying: Audhu Billahi Mina Shaytan ir-Rajeem.(I seek refuge with Allah fom Satan the Accursed.)
I am not sure if you are aware of the story of Prophet Mohammed(SWS) and Khadijah (RA) but that is a beautiful love story within it's self. Prophet Mohammed(SWS) was just 25 years old, and never married, his parents are both death, he's being raised by his uncle. And the love of his life for 25 years was a woman by the name of Khadijah(RA). When they married, he was working for her, but he did not have a business or money. She was the one with wealth, and had the business, he was her employer. Can you believe that?! WOW! They were married for 25 years and she bore him children, and believed in him when no one else did. I recommend you read that story.
They themselves had difficulties that one could never imagine. However, he was so happy and so content with her that when she died, he mourned her for a long time. That became the period known as the years of sorrow for him.
So having doubt it normal, but it also comes from the negative vibes or as we like to say Satan. When you have those doubts come to you, just remember God, your love for your husband, and the love he has for you. Think of the great times you have spent with him and hopefully this will erase all doubt that you have.
Obviously this man has been put in your life for a reason, and instead of analyzing the possibilities of what could go wrong or what have you, just enjoy this sweet moments that you have been given.
And God-willing (insha'Allah) God will handle the rest. :-)
I hope this helps you.
~Saudiwife

That is just horrific news. I will be praying for her and her family. I've been absent from the VJ until last night, subhana'allah. This is so heartbreaking. May Allah(God)grant her shifa and send comfort to her and her family. Ameen!