[quote=Dawud_uk;860659]wa alaykumus salaam lewcow,

this is sometimes a problem, and is exactly why some ulema ask for people to be cautious before applying for a course in the west as it usually means a kaffir is placed in authority over them.

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Yeah, this is what concerns me. For example, I'm in a class concerning holocaust Theology, and its a seminar, so basically we just sit around and discuss these different theologian's perspectives on Allah's role therein. Of course, there is hardly a Muslim voice heard. The professor makes the choices of arguments and directs the discussion, making sure to bring up points that she thinks are important. I'm affraid that by learning under her terms, I will be led in a way that is false. She sets forth readings, she sets due dates. I question situationally whether or not I should be there.

If I do choose to ditch, does anyone know of a good place that I can go in the Mid-East to finish my degree and learn Arabic? I don't know how I would be able to afford it though. (I'm in debt as it is to my parents and banks - usury is another concern) my gpa is just over a 3.0, though if I drop at this point that will drop too.