Do you think living away from home in a dorm or apartment for education weighs in negatively against a woman during the rishta process?
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Only if you are Gothic :)
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no it doesn't if its for education purpose. but situation reverse if its for work purpose.
many guys and their families avoid girls who are living away from their home for work purpose.
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^Really? I've never come across a family which thinks one is ok but not the other..
PCG, some might do.. but you're prob best away from people like that anyway..
I moved out for uni and again much later.. with my dad's blessing.. I know quite a few other desi girls who lived away..
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it's a taboo ONLY for FOB desis.
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In some families, yes its not something they appreciate, but I think its not the type of family you would wanna marry into either.
I know many families who look down upon girls living somewhere else during studies, and when their own daughters do it, they keep it as a secret ie. only very close family members know. 
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in some families it definitely is
i lived in the US which was a totally new country for me and my family for my MS. but it didnt effect my rishta process that much
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The more important question is if you would restrict your own, your daughter's, or any other female's academic opportunities due to some hypothetical rishta's preference. The answer should be no, in which case the answer to the original question doesn't matter.
I'm sure some people wouldn't want a girl who's ever lived away from home. On the other hand, I KNOW guys who like girls who have shown independence and dedication when pursuing academic/career goals. So tho it may close off some opportunities, it could open up others.
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It all depends on the family, some families don worry about such things and some make a huge fuss, Jidhar honee hogee wahan koi masla pareshani nahi hogee :K
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islamically it is not permissible
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living away for women is not permissible in islam? even though they are out studying or working and nothing more? 
Source please? 
Are you sure you’re not confusing culture with religion?
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My parents talked to some people about rishta options, and it definitely came up as to "why was she away from home for so many years?", and when it was explained it was for work/education, there was some hesitation and reluctant "acha theek".
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regardless of whether it is permissible or not, it is not “study or working and nothing more”
It is studying, working, shopping, going out with friends, meeting new people, taking the transit, walking home, etc. etc. etc.
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islamically it is not permissible
Yes it is permissible.
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Peace All.
Hope it helps, Islam: living alone in university, prophet peace, mahram
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and this, Can a Muslim woman study abroad without a Mahram? | Darulifta Birmingham
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It says: "A woman may live alone subject to the condition that she is trustworthy and is not a woman of dubious character. "
Some people don't know what they are writing.
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Shahreyar , by nothing more I meant is getting involved in any “extra-curricular” activities, but on a more serious note I learned something new today, I did not know that it was not permissible in Islam, I am just being the devils advocate but isnt it unfair to women who would like to study or go to a certain school which is far or pursue a career that takes them away from home? I read the link that was provided by Queen as well as the fatwas pasted and I understand the points but then again the SHAITAN is there to misguide Men as well, just my curious 2 cents :k:
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I have never come across people that have problems with it. Like some have said its the Fobs that do but those are not families you want to be apart of because they don't share the same values. Don't think about it to hard nor is it something to feel embarrassed by if you do come across someone judging you for it. Most if the people I know have done things abroad or away from home, this is 2013 for gods sakes. I never even would think it would be an issue. It's a big benefit in furthering education and experience, getting matched for those in med schools outside of their hometowns etc, very common if families can afford it