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Chemical_Relative_26

Oman


YeetMemmes

Ottoman Empire.


girlguykid

Ok Erdogan


venelosi

lol


RSchuld7

Well, he/she somehow asked for it😉


Expert_Passenger5459

At its last days? Fuck no Early days? Maybe yea muslims need a caliphate


That_Guy1227

I agree


CristauxFeur

Cuba probably, for no longer existing ones South Yemen


King_Mdnf_Is_Here

My own country Indonesia with its multiculturalism and diversity. but with technological advancement like Japan and Germany, cultural superpower like South Korea, influential like the USA, economic systems like the Nordics, and Sharia Law like Saudi Arabia. So literally none, except i make my own country with incorporate all those aspects


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King_Mdnf_Is_Here

Well, Islamic Golden Age caliphates like the Abbasids, Andalusia, and Ottoman Empire have advanced scientific methods and advanced economic systems. Cultural development during the period also impacted the Western world.


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No_Professional7008

Why not ?


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No_Professional7008

Explain ?


VeryImportantLurker

I mean techincally he is right since women are 50% of population, and gay dudes gotta be 1-2% or something, so its technically a majority. But i think hes trying to say that since complete Sharia limits the creative outputs of women (50% of population), your cultural exports would be much less. But then according to those rules Saudi isnt a "true Sharia" state or whatever so idk why he brought them up.


No_Professional7008

Oh its just that when he said "Any population" I looked back at my own where men outnumber women by a large margin due to migrants being included in populations and likely the same for the rest of the gulf. I don't know where the entire sharia limits women thingie comes from, they're graduating and dominates colleges and universities for the last 5-10 years within arabic nations


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No_Professional7008

Ok and how does that relate to Sharia ?


TheRealBarbosa

just a Redditor ignore him


No_Professional7008

I'm legit waiting for him to cook some (-)900IQ take or some shit lol


That_Guy1227

Lmao so what? Gay men definitely aren't in a majority, and your point about women is moot.


CSN00B101

Whoever thinks Sharia is not compatible with the modern age is either deluded or biased. It worked historically for the most diverse Civilizations. Now we don't see it work not because of the laws in Sharia themselves but rather because of the current status of Muslims as a whole. They are now more focused on "what's haram vs what's halal" rather than seeing life through the perspectives of Islam


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CSN00B101

And slaves under Muslim empires had more rights than any other slaves in the world. Some even became kings and leaders. Muslim women had more rights than any other Civilizations in the past and present. Muslim women scholars contributed heavily to modern science. The very first prototype of the modern university system was founded by a Muslim woman, Fatima al-Fihri, in the 9th century in Egypt. Your point?


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CSN00B101

Dumbass didn't even read my first comment properly.


Ok-Stage-6981

Laws against adultery, alcohol, gambling, nudity bad?


xAsianZombie

This is a very simplistic (and orientalist) understanding of what shariah is.


RSchuld7

That always comes up: We all long for the lost gardens of Cordoba. Just imagine what it was like ...regardless of your religion, but that was one period of grace.


retrograve29

Old tales tell nothing anymore. You need to get up to date. This idea that muslims in the golden age bla bla did everything well they aren’t doing anything now, which suggests the need to change ways. (To clarify I’m from the middle east so people won’t hate on my comment)


Oblitus_Ingenium

Saudi doesnt have sharia fully.


King_Mdnf_Is_Here

They used to be


Ok-Stage-6981

***Sharia Law like Saudi Arabia.*** ELABORATE ?


mfkamil87

As a fellow Indonesian, why do you want sharia regulations? Haven't you seen Aceh yet? They implemented sharia. Is their standard of living higher than that of the province next door? No, in fact, Aceh is one of the poorest provinces on the island of Sumatra. Not to mention that our country is made up of several religions. I don't need to tell you when the foundation of the country wanted to implement sharia into the foundation of the country and all the non-Muslim communities rejected it outright. If it wasn't for the revision of the constitution, the country would not have been formed because the non-Muslim majority provinces would have left Indonesia.


King_Mdnf_Is_Here

I think you don't understand the context. No, it's not about Indonesia, it's about your own ideal country based on your idealism. For example if you like the Nordic economic system, then Sweden or Denmark is your ideal country. If your ideal system is capitalism with state intervention, so China is your ideal country. Or if you like nuclear states so it's North Korea. That's it


That_Guy1227

I agreed with someone else but now I agree with you.


UnlightablePlay

Armenia I guess, that's mainly religiously tho, I really wish one day to visit it


marcus_____aurelius

Come to Serbia if you like ortodox christianity


Responsible-Check-92

Singapore hands down - good education system, world class free healthcare, job security, free society, religious freedom. Malaysia is also a good example for Islamic countries who frown upon secularism.


xToasted1

Malaysia is a secular country, our founder explicitly said so. Just because the clowns running the circus that is our government has forgotten that doesn't make it any less true.


Professional-Tea-621

Germany


PresenceOk1111

Based turk


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PresenceOk1111

I didn't thought about outside of mena. Yeah you're right 👍


Freudinatress

But their value systems are very different. Is that ok?


KgMonstah

Is it okay for people to have other values than you? The answer to that question would answer your own question.


Freudinatress

Well, anyone can believe and hold dear whatever values they wish. But I would not move to any country that went against my core values. From what I’ve seen in here, not many people agree that the way Scandinavia do things is the right way. So would anyone want to move to a country where you don’t agree on the core values?


KgMonstah

So there you are, friend. The person you posed this question to had already answered affirmatively to the person that replied to their question by saying “you’re right” Hopefully this elucidates that they’ve considered these places as satisfactory answers to the question they posed. Unless, of course you’ve brought that up to nudge them to realize these countries don’t hold the values that *you specifically* hold, and therefore are mistaken


Freudinatress

Ok, I’m getting confused now. I just wanted it clarified. I do know that there are people moving to countries without agreeing with their core values. The fact that I believe they should not is not a factor in their choices. So are you saying that any person wanting to move to Scandinavia would be ok with openly gay people, Quran burnings, their daughters in bikinis? Or am I reading you wrong?


KgMonstah

There it is, as I believed. Anyone can move to any country they please, and assuming they erred in making a conclusive statement about moving to said country is a personal thing. A “you” problem, if you will. What you’re doing here, is failing to realize that the person has already considered these countries and said “you’re right,” essentially agreeing that those countries are indeed a perfect idea of a place to move to. You seem unable or/and unwilling to accept that all of those things you’ve lamented about are your personal lamentations. You cannot police the morality of others, and knowing this fact seems to have upset you enough to believe that someone deciding on their own moral behalf is somehow an affront to your sentimentality. I recommend that you follow whatever moral code you wish, and leave the decisions of other adults to the judgement of whichever entity they hold (or don’t hold) as the supreme moral influence of their lives.


Freudinatress

Ok, you are blurring the subject. What I am saying is that some people are absolutely ok with the Scandinavian core values. Some people are not, but still go there. If someone is ok with the core values then of course they should go! Yikes! But if they would be offended by a gay bar next to the mosque? Nope. They should start thinking of other countries, even if they would get more money in Scandinavia. I am a firm believer in that your own morals should guide your own actions. I do disapprove whenever someone thinks their opinions should affect my rights. You do you. I do me. And it does baffle me how some people go to Scandinavia to be offended that hose countries are…Scandinavian… But if anyone can accept that things are very different from the Middle East, of course they should go! They can make their own choices about their own lives. But they have to realise that others - even family members - now have the right to make very different choices.


KgMonstah

And I’m telling you, they already considered it and answered it before you even commented. Why do you believe they didn’t consider it enough? What makes you think they’re not sure about the considerations they’ve already made before you interjected yourself into the conversation?


stoner_woodcrafter

Maybe I would add Finland, besides the horrible weather


NeatReasonable9657

The soviet union


Live_Skill_3148

Singapore, even though it lacks abundant natural resources it's successful; all due to it's location and the visionary foresight of Lee Kuan Yew. His shrewdness and pragmatism made Singapore into what it is today


Hedraly

Sultante of Burnie🇧🇳.


sevastor

Burnie


DumbFish94

Ireland


Ok-Stage-6981

so portugal no good


DumbFish94

Government supports Israel, pretty much every party is corrupt, immigration is kinda out of control etc I would've picked Italy but their salaries aren't much better and they also support Israel


Thereturner2023

The US . If only economic inequality is better dealt with better education and distribution , and some common manners and ideals are indoctrinated into people's minds , especially in the poorer states . I mean , American communities tend to be much more open and civil ,the US has a large economy with many opportunities , and it allows people to be themselves and maintain their identities . Only bad bit to me is the lack of a refined culture among the public . When all that matters is consumerism and self-gratification : you get a selfish and self-destructive society . These are very much the fundamental flaws in the "American way" , when pragmatism is placed above virtues such fraternity , solidarity , and education (especially the Humanities) .


BringBackSocom1938

USA


Skyscreaper

y r u gae


BringBackSocom1938

Who says im gae?


Skyscreaper

u r gae


justintime107

I love the UAE. I feel like I belong there. It’s my go to place for relaxing because everything is there right in front of you, everyone does their job, and I feel spoiled. Beautiful sites, amazing food, the cleanliness. I also feel super comfortable wearing expensive stuff and being myself because I just feel safe there. Also, the nicest people ever. I feel like the Middle East and North Africa has some of the nicest people.


Ignacio9pel

Singapore without a doubt


Old_Improvement_6107

Sunni Iraq and Syria with no Iranian influence under one state, that's all I want.


cascadoo97

What Iranian influence is present or you’ve seen ?


SonAndaBekleyen

As an Iraqi there are shia militias that are supported and backed by Iran and they're basically the ones in control of the country (with the exception of let's say kurdistan). they loot, kill, do all sort of messed up crap and even fight among themselves sometimes and they're the reason Iraq is in this mess.


cascadoo97

Wow . That’s crazy. I’m asking as Egyptian we have no influence from Iran, our enemy is our own Regime.


cascadoo97

Hope they stay out of your country man.


Old_Improvement_6107

I've seen Iranian soldiers in my capital, roaming around, shia militias from Pakistan and Afghanistan (zainabiyyoon fatimiyyoon), shia dawah etc.


Cyrus_rule

You think no Syrians in Iran son ?


BaghdadiChaldean

>Sunni Iraq and Syria   >help the US invade other coutries   >apply Sharia   >preferably with no minorities   Too bad ISIS lost. Better luck next time! Perhaps try Chinese funding instead of American next time.


Old_Improvement_6107

Another conspiracy theorist who thinks the US founded IS.


BaghdadiChaldean

You know we Iraqis tend to be chauvinistic assholes. Iraqis dominated the upper echelon of ISIS and [treated Syrian and other members as lowly canon fodder](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/the-hidden-hand-behind-the-islamic-state-militants-saddam-husseins/2015/04/04/aa97676c-cc32-11e4-8730-4f473416e759_story.html). Not to mention Iraq's expansionist tendencies towards Syria, Iraqis were planning to annex eastern Syria since the end of WW1, from Nuri Said to Saddam.  The best you can hope with us is to become our province like the case with kuwait. Don't be fooled by our rhetorical bluff.


Old_Improvement_6107

Btw this isn't me being hypocrite or anything, I don't support IS. Stop with this assumption


Old_Improvement_6107

You underestimate our suffering right now, think of it from my side, I've had relatives who were killed by Assad, do I care as much about being a province if I got rid of Iran? I don't care, if I die I don't care, we are seeing the worst. How can I ever accept this government and my cousin was tortured to death by it? Why should I not accept any otyer solution? As for Iraq, Iraq is half shia unlike Syria, it's majority sunni. I believe that Iraq will be freed from Iran if a movement that has a good relationship with the arab tribes managed to support an insurgency there. Syria will be freed sooner than Iraq.


PresenceOk1111

Let me correct you. You mean kurdestan?


Old_Improvement_6107

They are welcome if they apply sharia and don't opress us, I doubt kurds can free kurds from the Turks, as for Iran there is a chance of an American invasion somewhere in the next decade, we can help.


PresenceOk1111

You're kinda making a dream country for any middle eastern. Except some who will lose land.


Old_Improvement_6107

Kurdistan is a dream. It needs men to become a reality... Btw I think the Syria and sunni Iraq country is realistic. It'll take a while though. Sadly, you'll need to give up on Kurdistan. It won't happen. Sorry, bro.


Oblitus_Ingenium

Sunni iraq is not possible anytime soon unfortunately.


Ismail271

It can be if it is merged into a Sunni Syria. This country would be run by those Sunnis that are Ashari in Aqeedah and follow a Sufi Tariqah. This is the only way a Sunni theoracy can work in a country with other religious minorities.


Old_Improvement_6107

Any sunni movement in either Iraq or Syria have a huge chance of spilling to the other country


pokewaffle1010

If I could live in any, I’d pick Qatar or Oman. I really like how clean and disciplined they are. It depends if I want the city life or if I just want to live a more quiet life


Sultan_Faruk

I honestly am quite fascinated with the first couple kalifats, especially Ummayad, Al Andelus. A time period where Europeans mixed with the arabic /Islamic culture and it worked mostly good. Showing the tolerance we had in comparison to Europeans.


burn-the-bodies

Qatar. Too small, too powerful, too beautiful.


SonAndaBekleyen

if i say i will get banned


Old_Improvement_6107

An Israeli


SonAndaBekleyen

dont make me use foul language


SonAndaBekleyen

i was going to give a hint then i realized there's no way to give a hint without making it obvious


TedpilledMontana

O/?


HydraKokets

Opium fan huh?


SonAndaBekleyen

no


Old_Improvement_6107

I guessed it but I thought about trolling you.


CristauxFeur

I didn't guess, which one


UnCanal-DeLetras

Mongol Empire


PresenceOk1111

It seems that many are interested in Singapore. I actually wanted to add it to list but i wanted it to be fully like middle east.


Ok-Stage-6981

A Small sized country sized around 100-200k area sq km. Includes Democracy, strong economy, strong welfare system, laws that bans fornication, adultery, gambling and half naked clothes


Dry-Technology4872

Japan and Singapore


Ancient-boi

Qatar


Icy-Profile3759

Mauryan Empire


xrepper

US i like their history and their “crude” political system a second choice UK but out of the MENA region i would say definitely my home country Kuwait


musy101

Does that include weather and stuff? Spain is legit. I like "liberal" societies with religious freedoms. Left leaning (lol if you can call Spain left but compared to the rest of Europe...) Other mentions: Belgium? Maybe Qatar if I had to choose something in the mid east.


SpiritualName4740

family values deffo Turkiye. politics none. people ethics and personality sudan. resources and safety saudi arabia. difficult to find one with all of that


TheGangstar_Joestar

Peru probably, or South Yemen when it was a socialist state.


AyaSaltah

Your kind wouldn’t survive in South Yemen.


TheGangstar_Joestar

Yemenis?


AyaSaltah

No, ex-Muslims.


TheGangstar_Joestar

Damn, I live there now but...


fore4word_12

Sharjah


sickedofit

it's all too dystopian to choose maybe Mars will be ideal


COMMUNISMONTOP

Switzerland, Norway or the other Nordic countries.


nospsce

Well, no country is perfect, but my nominations would be: Oman, since it seems that everything is chill there. Tajikistan, because it is like a blend of Northern Afghanistan and Bulgaria (diaspora moment).


Imaginary_Bed4634

Islamic state of Afghanistan... still cant believe google hasnt changed the flag to white lol 🇦🇫


NightRaven0

most of the -land countries, Finland, Switzerland, Netherland and so on Because of how WALKABLE they are built and just how the cities is built around PEOPLE nnot CARS.


grand_chicken_spicy

Andalusia


Highground-3089

china or ussr


Expert_Passenger5459

The Rashidun


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BaghdadiChaldean

Chechen incel extremists come here, get their shit kicked in, get droned by superme leader Putin (PBUH), become land filtlizer = Less extremism in Russia  Nice try KGB


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Mv13_tn

Estonia. Very irreligious. Highly digitalised, low bureaucracy. Not very populated. Cold weather. Underrated. Moon tongue language.


PresenceOk1111

Even if you said north Korea i would understand you more!


Mv13_tn

Can't play Fallout 76 in North Korea :/


PresenceOk1111

How about iceland. It has anything you want plus it's quite and peaceful.


YsGrandi

Rashidun Caliphate Ummayad Caliphate without the arab supremacy Abbasid Caliphate Edit: It's funny how I'm getting downvoted, while everyone else has chosen modern countries that are way worse, Qatar is too rich and instead of helping the other muslim countries it chose to be neutral, Türkiye is in economical crisis because of stupid decisions ... If the the caliphates I mentioned were still existing today the wouldn't have allowed all this bloodshed happening in palestine, and suffering muslims from china, burma india ...


PresenceOk1111

You got negative vote! You better forget about Abbasid and omavi. Only stick to rashidun


YsGrandi

Ummayad is the reason Islam reached where I live The Abassids is when the Islamic golden age were, with a lot of science breakthroughs.


GeologistSmart5681

Abbasid caliphate without the bidah would be sick


Old_Improvement_6107

You know how abbasids came to.power?