13 Real-Life Interracial Arab Couples Who Prove That Love Is Love

A series of photos of an interracial couple with the (translated from Arabic) caption, “The most beautiful love story in the world. He loved her for her personality despite how she looks,” has recently been taking Facebook by storm as thousands of people have been sharing it on their walls and actually agreeing with it, saying things like, “Awww, he is so cute that he doesn’t care about her dark skin,” and such things.

We here at Scoop Empire have decided to speak to real-life interracial Arab couples from all across the world to show you that love knows no damn color.

Islam (Egyptian) and Karolina (Russian), Cairo

“What does [interracial couple] even mean? She’s a human being. It’s not like I married a monkey. Maybe there are differences in lifestyle habits because she isn’t Egyptian, but it would be the same if she was Arab.” – Islam

Omar (Egyptian) and Kristina (Slovakian), Abu Dhabi

“In regards to race, no issues ever. In regards to culture, maybe shwaya.” – Kristina

“Yes, shwaya ketir!” – Omar

“We’re looking forward to how the kids are gonna look, but honestly, he’s too handsome for me!” – Kristina

 Antalon (American) and Tamara (Jordanian), Oklahoma City 

“Our connection to our cultures and traditions is essential to our relationship and we plan to pass it on to our future children. We want our family to grow with the best of both worlds. We plan to teach them the good and the bad of both backgrounds so they can be wise enough to make informed decisions.

We are blessed enough to come from two amazing families who love and support us. With all our differences, we still have the same ethics, morals, honor and love for God. We love our blended growing family.” – Tamara

Zeyad (Egyptian) and Naira (Colombian), Bogota

“It’s challenging understanding where the other person is coming from, but it’s exciting and worth it.” – Naira

Ed (American) and Dina (Egyptian), Cairo

“I was really worried that my family wouldn’t accept him because he is white and, more importantly, he isn’t Egyptian. My preconceived notions about their reaction were so wrong, though. Everyone loved and accepted him right away and proved me so wrong! We’re getting married this summer.” – Dina

Emam (Egyptian) and Henrietta (German), Cairo/Berlin

“Of course we get asked questions from friends and family all the time and sometimes we have to defend our relationship against stupid stereotypes, but race was never a thing between us. Race isn’t something anyone should think about, actually, we are all humans.” – Henrietta

Samer (Egyptian) and Jackie (American), Cairo

“I never considered ‘race’ until you asked. We certainly talk about difference in countries and religion, but none of those differences were ever issues, for us or our families. I could add that I’m jealous of his tanning abilities. I think that’s the only time skin comes up.” – Jackie

Alfons (Egyptian) and Seandra (South African), Cairo

“It’s funny you contacting us has actually triggered this discussion for the very first time. We both agree that skin tones weren’t really part of the attraction to each other, it’s not something we see when we look at one other.

When I look at Alfons, I see a great man, who is hard working and kind hearted. His attraction to me, he says, is my intelligence, my personality and undying support of everything he does. We just click and are on the same wavelength MOST of the time.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not all a bed of roses. We clash, and it’s mostly due to cultural misunderstanding. There are a lot of things about the Arab culture I can’t wrap my head around, that to him are the norm. The language barrier as well, we’re constantly confusing each other.

I think the thing that makes our marriage a success is probably the fact that we’re both willing to compromise or agree to disagree on various occasions.” – Seandra

Munir (Palestinian) and Jean (Korean), San Francisco 

“Growing up, I never thought of myself as bi-racial. Mom was mom and dad was dad. When I was in the 3rd grade, kids would ask me, ‘What are you?’ And I didn’t really know what they meant. When I asked my uncles they would always tell me, ‘You’re Arab and a Muslim’, though I had never been inside a mosque and the only Arabic I knew was, ‘Hi, how are you?’ And counting one to 10, with the exception of eight. But I sure did love Arabic food, so I figured they must be right.

I started going to a Korean church in 6th grade. I spoke Korean. I look Asian. I figured, I must be Korean.

By the time I got to college, I felt like I identified with both sides equally. I love how loud and in your face Arabs are. They live for life and they’re proud to show it! I love how loving and genuine Koreans are. That the moment they know you’re Korean, they treat you like family.

My parents showed me that love knows no limits or boundaries. Muslim or Christian. Arab or Korean. It doesn’t matter. Love is love. From that upbringing, I fell in love with someone’s heart, not their race, and for that, I am eternally grateful.” – Rana (Munir and Jean’s daughter)

Mohamed (Egyptian) and Katy (Welsh), Caldicot 

“This has never been a thing at all, and the fact that some people actually think that being white is superior to other races is sickening.” – Mohamed

“Love has no color, but most importantly, love is love.” – Katy

 Abdul (Egyptian) and Stephanie (Canadian), British Columbia

“The most challenging thing is learning and understanding each other’s expectations and personalities, as there are cultural and language differences. It does take longer than a ‘normal’ relationship; but once we understand each other, the love between us surpasses any inter-racial, inter-religion, or inter-cultural barriers that we may be faced with.” – Stephanie

Karem (Egyptian) and Rachel (Scottish), Cairo

“I didn’t care that he was brown the same way he didn’t care I was white. Neither our friends nor families ever had a problem with it. We love each other and that’s all that matters. People who have problems with such things really need to just stop.” – Rachel

Jack (Lebanese) and Neil (English), Brighton

“It baffles me how people still have problems with interracial couples in this world we live in. Why should anyone care about the complexion of one’s skin? We are all human and that’s that.” – Jack

We don’t get to choose the people we fall in love with – just like how we can’t control how our hearts pump blood, we also can’t control who it longs for. This phenomenon is the reason why interracial marriage has become a norm, despite the older Arabian generation’s opinions. For some Arab men, love comes in the form of a Ukraine brides, and they are thrilled about it. So if you are still skeptical about whether interracial marriages are worth it or not, check out the stories of these people who have done it and have zero regrets.

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