[invasuant]

Salaams,

I'm new to the forums this is my first post and I'm really looking forward to becoming a part of the community.

I'm wondering if anyone on this site can help me come up with ideas on good places to live throughout the world preferably like a muslim village, or just some place that is somewhat secluded but close to a city. I'm doing this research because I'm looking to finish my undergraduate studies and insha'Allah some graduate studies and then moving out of the states to somewhere else that would allow me to focus on the deen without as many distractions.

I was born and raised in the US and specifically a city in New Jersey literally across the river from NYC. I'm currently doing my undergraduate studies a large research university and I'm really considering moving out of the US to some place more peaceful without all the distractions and political nonsense that goes on in this country.

I have really no clue where to begin or what countries to look at but I'm looking for some ideas. Maybe somewhere with a fairly strong economy with job prospects for an engineer or a consultant, a stable government, and a sizeable muslim presence.

Thanks for the help and any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
James

[tsaaapla]

Salaams,

I'm new to the forums this is my first post and I'm really looking forward to becoming a part of the community.

I'm wondering if anyone on this site can help me come up with ideas on good places to live throughout the world preferably like a muslim village, or just some place that is somewhat secluded but close to a city. I'm doing this research because I'm looking to finish my undergraduate studies and insha'Allah some graduate studies and then moving out of the states to somewhere else that would allow me to focus on the deen without as many distractions.

I was born and raised in the US and specifically a city in New Jersey literally across the river from NYC. I'm currently doing my undergraduate studies a large research university and I'm really considering moving out of the US to some place more peaceful without all the distractions and political nonsense that goes on in this country.

I have really no clue where to begin or what countries to look at but I'm looking for some ideas. Maybe somewhere with a fairly strong economy with job prospects for an engineer or a consultant, a stable government, and a sizeable muslim presence.

Thanks for the help and any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
James

Welcome.

The UAE might be a good choice.

[SteantyjetMaw]

I know you said Muslim village or somewhere with a sizable Islamic presence with a good economy & work...
Australia!
I live in Melbourne, the northern suburbs where i am are majority Muslim, 6 mosques within 5 km radius, halal shops, halal restaurants, even our mcdonalds is halal, certain suburbs only have Islamic owned & operated shops schools etc...
We are 40 minutes from the cbd, it's more of a country environment.
Something to think about?

[www.forumsovetov.ru]

Salaams,

I'm new to the forums this is my first post and I'm really looking forward to becoming a part of the community.

I'm wondering if anyone on this site can help me come up with ideas on good places to live throughout the world preferably like a muslim village, or just some place that is somewhat secluded but close to a city. I'm doing this research because I'm looking to finish my undergraduate studies and insha'Allah some graduate studies and then moving out of the states to somewhere else that would allow me to focus on the deen without as many distractions.

I was born and raised in the US and specifically a city in New Jersey literally across the river from NYC. I'm currently doing my undergraduate studies a large research university and I'm really considering moving out of the US to some place more peaceful without all the distractions and political nonsense that goes on in this country.

I have really no clue where to begin or what countries to look at but I'm looking for some ideas. Maybe somewhere with a fairly strong economy with job prospects for an engineer or a consultant, a stable government, and a sizeable muslim presence.

Thanks for the help and any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
James

The north side of Chicago is a nice place. We have a lot of scholars, old school and new school, we have 1 proper Dar ul Uloom, countless smaller maktabs, 2 big shaikh of tasawwuf within the city, a few khulafah of theirs, tablighi markaz here is quite active, masajid 6 in a 3 mile radius, zabiha halaal options, Islamic school with secular studies option for kids - then if you branch off into the suburbs you have a lot more options but the masajid are tainted like they will allow everyone to come in and do their programs to show unity n stuff like that. In the city its more proper masajid.

[invasuant]

Wow thanks so much for the suggestions.

@Melbourne
Does the suburb you live in have a specific name? I would like to do more research on it. Also is there any diversity in the community you live in? different races etc.? I really like the fact that you said its a country environment. Because I feel like the distractions in an environment like this would be minimal.

@Abu_Tamim
One of my friends studied in Dubai for two years to learn arabic and enjoyed his time in the country. My biggest question is how much does it cost live in dubai and how is the job market for engineers? How much is a two bedroom condo or a normal house?

@FususAlHikam
I think i know a Syrian girl from that area but i'm not sure. She told me shes from a suburb in Chicago. How much would a house be in the area you live just a normal sized two bedroom.

Again thanks soo much everyone for the recommendations and help. I really appreciate it all.

[SteantyjetMaw]

Assalamu alaikum jamez.
I live in roxburgh park, it's predominantly Lebanese & Iraqi, but also mixed minority of different nationalities.
Other suburbs are meadow heights, campbellfield, broadmeadows, fawner, glenroy, coburg & brunswick.
All have large Islamic populations. Roxburgh park is the furthest from the city centre and Brunswick the closest. There are Islamic schools, mosques, restaurants, shops etc in all all of these suburbs.
Sydney road from coburg to Brunswick has many Lebanese, Iraqi, afghan, Turkish etc restaurants that are halal.
If you want more info please let me know.

[flueftArete]

Canada Canada Canada!

So many places in British Columbia and Ontario to choose from, there are quite a few in Quebec as well. Halal food at 30-40% of the restaurants (and they range from hakka to mexican so you're not limited to naan kebab ), great communities, plenty of mosques and inspirational imaams, the muslim community is very tight-knit. Even the non-muslims are very kind and friendly. Plus, you'll have access to an unparalelled education and healthcare plus its very peaceful (let's see if the new conservative majority government keeps it that way...)

Housing is great and ranges to fit whichever bugdet (so even in very high end communities, you can find a street of more affordable housing).

I forgot to mention JOBS If you're hardworking, you'll find a job. Engineering firms are somewhat hard to break into (but I think thats the case everywhere). Most jobs will require you to travel quite a bit. Unless you're into software engineering or something of the sort.

[Slintreeoost]

Give Indonesia thorough consideration.

There are some places within it that meet your criteria well.

[www.forumsovetov.ru]

Wow thanks so much for the suggestions.

@Melbourne
Does the suburb you live in have a specific name? I would like to do more research on it. Also is there any diversity in the community you live in? different races etc.? I really like the fact that you said its a country environment. Because I feel like the distractions in an environment like this would be minimal.

@Abu_Tamim
One of my friends studied in Dubai for two years to learn arabic and enjoyed his time in the country. My biggest question is how much does it cost live in dubai and how is the job market for engineers? How much is a two bedroom condo or a normal house?

@FususAlHikam
I think i know a Syrian girl from that area but i'm not sure. She told me shes from a suburb in Chicago. How much would a house be in the area you live just a normal sized two bedroom.

Again thanks soo much everyone for the recommendations and help. I really appreciate it all.

2 bedroom goes for like 800-850 us.

[www.forumsovetov.ru]

Its unfurnished, for furnished places you have to pay more. A studio apartment here is about $500.

[masteryxisman]

I know you said Muslim village or somewhere with a sizable Islamic presence with a good economy & work...
Australia!
I live in Melbourne, the northern suburbs where i am are majority Muslim, 6 mosques within 5 km radius, halal shops, halal restaurants, even our mcdonalds is halal, certain suburbs only have Islamic owned & operated shops schools etc...
We are 40 minutes from the cbd, it's more of a country environment.
Something to think about?

Asalam O Alaikum Warahmutullahi Wabarakatuhu

Brother can you please mention which resturants are halal in Melbourne? Also which mcdonalds branch is serving halal food?

Jazakamullah khairan

[SteantyjetMaw]

Assalamu alaikum sister sm1.
Where to start?
Mcdonalds roxburgh park is halal.
Ottoman kebab, Roxy kebab, Islamic youth centre, vie cafe, world of kaos all restaurants in roxburgh park.
Fresh plus halal supermarket & one butcher roxburgh park.
Campbellfield, barry road about 8 halal shops, restaurants, cafe & butcher.
Meadow heights shopping centre nearly all shops are halal.
Broadmeadows shopping centre Turkish restaurant.
Glenroy has halal bakery on glenroy road & Turkish restaurant.
Fawkner has halal bakeries.
Coburg and Brunswick has around 20 halal restaurants.
Just a quick search on iPhone application Zabihah came up with 24 restaurants within 8km of Roxburgh Park.
Inshallah I hope this helps?

[U2DnBGFE]

Salaams,

I'm new to the forums this is my first post and I'm really looking forward to becoming a part of the community.

I'm wondering if anyone on this site can help me come up with ideas on good places to live throughout the world preferably like a muslim village, or just some place that is somewhat secluded but close to a city. I'm doing this research because I'm looking to finish my undergraduate studies and insha'Allah some graduate studies and then moving out of the states to somewhere else that would allow me to focus on the deen without as many distractions.

I was born and raised in the US and specifically a city in New Jersey literally across the river from NYC. I'm currently doing my undergraduate studies a large research university and I'm really considering moving out of the US to some place more peaceful without all the distractions and political nonsense that goes on in this country.

I have really no clue where to begin or what countries to look at but I'm looking for some ideas. Maybe somewhere with a fairly strong economy with job prospects for an engineer or a consultant, a stable government, and a sizeable muslim presence.

Thanks for the help and any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
James

You should visit this Muslim village in New York.

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Muslims of the Americas was founded in 1980 by Gilani on a trip to New York. Among other projects it has model communities in the Town of Hancock, New York, called Islamberg, and in York County, South Carolina, called Holy Islamville.
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More information about them are available in these threads.

http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...e-needed/page2
http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...ese-guys/page4

[masteryxisman]

Assalamu alaikum sister sm1.
Where to start?
Mcdonalds roxburgh park is halal.
Ottoman kebab, Roxy kebab, Islamic youth centre, vie cafe, world of kaos all restaurants in roxburgh park.
Fresh plus halal supermarket & one butcher roxburgh park.
Campbellfield, barry road about 8 halal shops, restaurants, cafe & butcher.
Meadow heights shopping centre nearly all shops are halal.
Broadmeadows shopping centre Turkish restaurant.
Glenroy has halal bakery on glenroy road & Turkish restaurant.
Fawkner has halal bakeries.
Coburg and Brunswick has around 20 halal restaurants.
Just a quick search on iPhone application Zabihah came up with 24 restaurants within 8km of Roxburgh Park.
Inshallah I hope this helps?

Walaikum Asalam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu

Brother are they all serving hand slaughtered chicken?

[SteantyjetMaw]

Salam sister.
Yes, the chicken comes from either Sultan halal butcher or for kebab meat Tek halal meats both are located in campbellfield.

[quottrethew]

Yeah come visit at MuslimVillage DOT com ....anytime.... and click on 'forum'

[Loonakind]

Dallas, TX (near Bayiinah Institute) and over around San Francisco (near Zaytuna College) both have good muslims communities. Zaytuna's old location is actually going to be turned into a gated muslim community apparently (I don't much like that idea, but still). I've never visited either of these places, but I have heard others speak of what good communities they have.

[iodillalm]

Its unfurnished, for furnished places you have to pay more. A studio apartment here is about $500.

Huh. I'd up and move to Chicago as soon as I graduated with prices like that, but that would be abandoning my parents which sounds Islamically incorrect to me (not that I know for certain).

In NYC, $500 a month gets you a rat-infested walk-in closet in East New York, and you probably have to do the landlord's laundry and dishes along with it.

[brandiweb]

Salaams,

I'm new to the forums this is my first post and I'm really looking forward to becoming a part of the community.

I'm wondering if anyone on this site can help me come up with ideas on good places to live throughout the world preferably like a muslim village, or just some place that is somewhat secluded but close to a city. I'm doing this research because I'm looking to finish my undergraduate studies and insha'Allah some graduate studies and then moving out of the states to somewhere else that would allow me to focus on the deen without as many distractions.

I was born and raised in the US and specifically a city in New Jersey literally across the river from NYC. I'm currently doing my undergraduate studies a large research university and I'm really considering moving out of the US to some place more peaceful without all the distractions and political nonsense that goes on in this country.

I have really no clue where to begin or what countries to look at but I'm looking for some ideas. Maybe somewhere with a fairly strong economy with job prospects for an engineer or a consultant, a stable government, and a sizeable muslim presence.

Thanks for the help and any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
James

Salam,

I think Qatar is the best place.. a very stable economy and government and a very large engineering community.

[Nptxsews]

Dallas, TX (near Bayiinah Institute) and over around San Francisco (near Zaytuna College) both have good muslims communities. Zaytuna's old location is actually going to be turned into a gated muslim community apparently (I don't much like that idea, but still). I've never visited either of these places, but I have heard others speak of what good communities they have.

salaams tapemonkey -

can you or anyone tell me more about:
where is zaytuna's old location?
what kind of rental properties are available and how much are they?
is it a good area to live in?

jazakallah...