I know of some instances where either non-muslim had to convert, or at least give up his/her faith. Certainly children had to be brought up muslim. Just trying to find out if this is a rule or exception in muslim world.
2006-07-10 06:45:19 · 9 answers · asked by paanbahar 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dear baanbahar ... thank you for asking politely ... unlike others who use Yahoo!Answers just to insult Islam and Muslims ...
I am a Muslim girl living in a Muslim eastern country ... I'm very religious .. so trust my info :) ..
About Muslims Marrying Non-Muslims:
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1. A Muslim man can marry a Muslim, Christian or Jewish woman ...
2. The woman that a Muslim man marries doesn't have to convert at all ... and he is not outcast because of that at all ..
3. A Muslim woman can only marry Muslim man
Why Muslim man can only marry Christian or Jewish woman:
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- because to be Muslim is to belive in :
1-God (is the only God and has no parents, Children or wife)
2-His sent messengers including :
-Muhammad (The last prophet)
-Jesus (Considered as a prophet in Islam)
-Moses(Considered as a prophet in Islam)
3-All Holy Scriptures sent by God through his messengers including:
-Quran (Muslims Bible ... only one version world wide ... the original first written one still exists)
-Bible(The Gosbel )
-Torah
P.S: In Islam Bible and Torah are considered altered and corrupted now an don't contain the original script sent by God
4-All Angels including Angel Gabriel who used to dictate the Quran to prophet Muhammad
Christians and Jews are called in Quran as "The people of the Scripture" ... so Christianity and Judaism are the only religions acknowledged by Islam ... that's why Muslim men can only marry Christians or Jewish ...
Why Muslim woman can't marry a Christian or a Jewish:
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Man has their influence on women ... so men can make their women change their faith upon their influence on them ...
Besides he won't help her to be able to perform her religion's duties ...
like for instance ... in Ramadan days ... where a Muslim (Man or woman) fats during that Hijri month ...
To fast one shouldn't eat , drink, insult, offend anyone or even have sex ... from the sunrise and till the sunset ... not mentioning that in this month we pray alot specially during the night after the sunset ... and this prayers takes long hours ... so she will not be able to accommodate him day or night on this month ...
so what kind of husband will endure this unless he is doing the same ...
Children dilemma:
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As children always are raised according to their father's religion .. so in both cases children will be brought up as Muslims ...
Why Non-Muslims doesn't have to convert:
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Because God says in Quran 2:256:
"There is no compulsion in religion" ..
So no one is forced to abandom his/her faith an dconvert to Islam against his/her will ... it's not accepted in Islam ...
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I hope i could answer you with my best ... please don't hesitate to contact me for any further information .. or if you wanted to know ANYTHING about Islam ... I'm very reasonable and very understanding ... and ready for any question ... and will help you as much as i can ...
2006-07-11 05:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by mai4islam 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Islamic terrorism is inspired by Islamic teachings. We can never get rid of Islamic terrorism unless we defeat the ideology behind it and that is Islam itself. Islam induces hate backed by lies. Muhammad was a terrorist by his own admission. All Muslims, to the extent that they follow him, are terrorists. Those Muslims who are not terrorists are ignorant of Islam and are not good Muslims. Fortunately they are the majority. We need to rescue them. If you are a good human being, you are not a Muslim. Read this site and if you can't prove me wrong, which you certainly can't, leave this deceitful cult of hate and terror and join mankind. Don't be part of the Umma. Umma is fascism. It is divisive. It induces the hatred of others. Be part of humanity instead. Your ignorance is not an excuse. Pull your head out of the sand and face the truth, like we did.
http://www.news.faithfreedom.org
2006-07-17 12:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the girl does not have to convert but the children should be raised with Islamic values, but at times women do convert. i cases of becoming an outcast, that is merely cultural not religious
2006-07-10 13:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by wiseman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a good question, and one I would like to know about. I met a Muslim man and I like him, but he wants me to convert from Christianity to Muslim. He tells me I need to cover my body entirely when I am outside, as giving homage to Allah! however, inside the house I can dress as I please. I am so used to the western way of life, that this conversion issue is more confusing. I do like him and am contemplating being his wife. So any information or websites would be appreciated.
2006-07-10 13:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Ms-No-It-All 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to Ms No It ALL---
I am Muslim, and you if that guy is telling you he wants you to be a Muslim, then you need to listen to him. My momma taught me "dont expect a man to change AFTER you get married".and she also said "women can learn everything they need to know about a man-if they just listen to him". .....Your man is telling you straight-up what he expects of you--so dont be surprised if after you get married he starts expecting you to behave Islamically...The Muslim faith requires that you can't eat pork, dont drink alcohol or smoke. We must also pray 5 times a day, and fast for 30 days once a year. We take our religion very seriously...If you marry him, dont be surprised if he wants you to cover your body, or stop eating pork, and stop drinking...That's who he is. As far as covering--thats a personal choice for each woman. I personally dont cover--but that my choice. But, I also dont wear short skirts or show my cleavage--I'm modest....My question is:why isn't he dating a Muslim woman if he wants a Muslim wife?--you should ask him that....
Now, are you ready to live in a Muslim household? If you marry him, you will live in a Muslim household....Why dont you try going to mosque, and learning about Islam for yourself--its a beautiful religion...
2006-07-15 12:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by Plus-Sized &Proud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Muslim can only marry a Muslim unless it is Mut'a; then the woman can either be a Jew or Christian.
2006-07-10 14:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by Ismael B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOO..
it's not a must.. Muslim men can marry either Christian women or Jewish women only..
and
Muslim women r not allowed to marry non-muslim men..
that's it..
2006-07-10 13:59:49 · answer #7 · answered by ALFA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea its true. if you live in an islam society, if not then no u dont have to.
2006-07-10 13:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by Luna Winter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks, Mai
Nothing we can add.
Peace be upon you, all.
2006-07-13 22:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by Heba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋