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rxfaith · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 71

drinking? is alcohol allowed in the compounds?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Alcohol is illegal but available. The same applies to many other things that are in theory 'haram'.

Van Norden · Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Posts: 409

trapezius · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject:

rxfaith · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 71

wow is that ever interesting and EXTREMELY useful. I really appreciate everyone's help. I am Muslim and alcohol is not something we want our children to be around, so again thanks for the info, I really do appreciate the eye opener. I think we'll try and find a place on our own. By any chance is there classifieds online or do you just have to wait until you get there and stay in a hotel for a while until you find something??

Again, thanks to everyone who helped,

trapezius · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject:

Again, I am afraid you are misunderstanding me.

Yes, people do make and drink alcohol, but it is not something you will find in the open/public places of the compound. People do all that inside their places, not while outside in the pool/gym/resaurant/etc area. After all the time I have spent on various compounds, either living in them, or visiting people, I don't think I ever saw alcohol out in the open areas. And neither did I ever come across a drunk person.

So, if that's what's going to keep you away, that's just a shame, because as I said, women and children rot and fatten up inside apartments. See my post on the previous page where I quoted myself to see all the mental, physical, and emotional advantages of living in a compound.

In the end, it is up to you, but I think for yourself and for your children, you should stay in the provided compound.

BTW, where are you now? No matter in which country, I am sure your kids are already exposed to alcohol and alcohol ads.

rxfaith · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 71

Thanks for the clarification, I do appreciate your help.

I'm in the US right now and yes you are absolutely right my children do see ads etc here for alcohol, it's everywhere. You can't even go to the grocery store without seeing aisle upon aisle of alcohol. My children are very young though and don't understand yet and that is why we're hoping to move to Saudi before they're old enough to understand. I know Saudi is far from being free from faults but after having visited there a couple times it beats the alternative of staying here.

trapezius · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject:

rxfaith · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 71

thanks for the useful info. i will do as you suggested. So where exactly are you at now?

Nothing is set in stone yet, but just in case we'd like to be somewhat prepared.

Again, I really do appreciate your help,
take care

trapezius · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject:

I am in Jeddah. Lived my whole life here, except for 6.5 years in the US and 1 year in Turkey. Currently living in an apartment as my current employer does not provide a compound, and the housing allowance is not enough to get a place in one. But, hoping to be in a compound again within a year.

You are welcome, and you take care too!

sheikh radlinrol · Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 1222 Location: Spain

trapezius · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:22 pm Post subject:

I doubt she will be going to those parties/bbqs or socializing with those people Wink

Again, not all compounds are the same. She needs to contact KFS teachers through this website, and find out the specific conditions on the KFS compound.

rxfaith · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 71

Good observation trapezius....yeah, those bbq's are not top on my list.

I contacted a KFS member, we'll see what they have to say.

Thanks again for the info

rxfaith · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 71

trapezius, any connections on getting pple jobs in jeddah?