10-11-2004, 08:21 PM
as salam alykom Anya
the Muslim certificate can be obtained anywhere. Like here in Egypt, they usually go to Masjed Al Azhar, get it done on the spot. But from what I know is that u can seek any Islamic center or Masjed to give it to u Insh aAllah. In case u need to go to Saudi Arabia only for Haj or Umrah u d certainly need this.
As far as comparison, I must be honest with u, only in Saudi Arabia u d feel complete closeness to Islam. Here in Egypt, not all women abide by the Islamic dress code, 5 star hotels have discos and bars. well I dont want to make u sad. But in Saudi Arabia, nothing of the like.
U know what Anya, in Islam there is the concept of Istikhara. Which can best translate as consulting Allah S&T I know there was a post with the dua. I will look it up for u Insh aAllah
The concept is that u make 2 rak`a voluntary, then make dua after saying salam to consult Allah on the matter u r about to do. The Messenger SAW adviced the companions to pray this for any matter even the least important like going out to purchase a pair of shoes, for one never know if going out now is best or not, but Allah Does Know.