The Right for Women to Work in Oman---and in the Islamic Religion

I wanted to do a re-post. It is more an Islamic article but would be interesting for non-muslims to read as well. While I doubt a great very...

Making Hijrah (i.e moving for Islamic reasons) to Oman?: OPNO's thoughts

One of the questions our inbox fills up with the most is, should I make hijrah to Oman with my family/can you girls/OPNO tell me more about ...

Intolerance and Prejudice Against Non-Muslims/Expatriates in Oman

Being that it is Ramadan, I have been reading posts written by non-Muslims living in Oman, on blogger, twitter, instagram, what have you, ex...

MARRIAGE LAWS IN OMAN: convincing the family to allow an Omani woman to marry an expatriate

In Islam it doesn't matter whose family, what tribe, or nation, a man is from, if he wants to marry a Muslim woman, but you have NO IDEA...

Why I love yellow paint on a Muscat Villa

I work at home and on weekends. I probably will do so this weekend, so I don't feel bad that I haven't done anything but shop today ...

Ode to Wasta

"Wasta", a term in any other language meaning "undue influence". Wasta, If you've never heard of it, thank your luc...

Mosques of Oman: Zulfa Mosque

VEIW FROM THE PARKING LOT AT THE MEN'S SIDE OF THE MASJID I'd like to review different Mosque facilities available in Oman for the ...

Alcohol and Islam

I am kinda praying none of my inlaws read this, as I will be revealing a bit of my pre-Islam past, but I think I have to make the point, and...

My Favourite "Thinking" Islamic Blog

This probably won't interest alot of my readers, but I can see the Linoleum Surfer reading it, but my favourite "thinking" Isl...

Ramadaan is here:)

I know we're a bit late saying this, but Ramadaan Kareem:). Just loved blogger "the linoleum surfer"'s latest post on cul...

The Concept of Original Sin for Omanis?---Zeena babies.

For anyone not Muslim, as Omanis in majority are, "zeena" is an act of adultery or fornication outside of legal marriage. Just to ...

"Bitches" & How Islam Veiws Such Women Versus How Some Omanis Do

I really wanted to write this post but knowing my audience is mainly expat or female Muslims not living in Oman, I doubt it will reach widel...

Kuwaiti Politician Follows Electric Mufti-Style Fatwa to Conclude that Kuwaiti Men Should Have Sex Slaves

I haven't written much in a while because, a. I am the only OPNO currently residing in Oman until next month, and b. I haven't had ...