I've made it to Dubai, Alhamdulillah. The flight was excellent...direct to Dubai. I'm staying at my husband's aunt's house while she is visiting family in Lebanon. It's nice that we have her apartment to ourselves before we get situated, Alhamdulillah.
Dubai is interesting so far. I think it's okay. What's weird is that I'm not super impressed by everything. Maybe I saw too many pictures online and heard so much about it's extravagance that it desensitized me...I'm really not sure. I can't put my finger on it.
I want to laugh every time I see a super fashionable Emirati woman. Their hijab style is unique and pretty ridiculous. I have seen many that are wearing their hijabs properly, but in one day I have seen the others as well. I just want to ask what's the point of wearing the hijab then! If you aren't familiar with their style of wearing it...they leave a nice chunk of their beautiful hair visible in the front.
The high rises are beautiful, but again, I'm not going crazy over them. The Dubai Mall was a mall with all the stores you could imagine in one place. I'm going to go to the Mall of the Emirates tomorrow. I think that one is supposed to be nicer.
I have to say every time I look around I'm thinking about the signs of the Day of Judgment. I see the high rises, the men walking in their jalabiyyas, the fashionable people, and all I can think is this is the Muslim ummah. This is a glimpse of the rich Muslim people and how they are spending their money.
I was thinking about not getting a job. However, now I'm thinking I may want a job as a teacher in the schools that serve the working class' children. When I mean working class...I'm not talking about your corporate working class...I'm talking about the men and women that are cleaning the streets and doing the hard labor.
Will keep you updated.
Assalaam Alaikum Sabirah,
ReplyDeleteForemost I'd like to say may Allah (SWT) reward you for your sincere intention to teach working class children. I think that's a wonderful idea and hope you will be able to make it a reality, iA!
Secondly, reading your reactions of Dubai thus far are really interesting. I can see how the unnecessary extravagance reminds you of the Day of Judgement. I feel the same way.
Salaam alaikum and welcome to the Gulf (Dubai) - I hope it will be a good stay here in the gulf - there are alot that differs from home but over time you adjust. You are fortunate that you have family with you - it makes the transition easier.
ReplyDeleteI think that's an awesome idea (about teaching the working class), ma'shaAllah.
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