It can be normal for a Muslim man to approach a woman for marriage quite quickly by way of engagement.. Engagement in Egypt is not like engagement in the west. Engagement, for PRACTICING muslims, is a time where couples get to know each other. it can be quite common for engagements to be broken. If i can explain it a better way.. Engagement in the west is like a promise, you are nearly sure you would marry, in Egypt it is like an good intention only.