I'm a Christian. I'm not a excellent follower of christianity .... still I love my religion. But If I love a Muslim guy.... Is it possible for me to convert not only physicallly but also mentally..If it is not it will be shame for both religions ... wat should i choose in this... Is my love for him will remove all barriers?
2006-07-17 16:37:53 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, you need to stay true to your beliefs and above all, true to God. If you're willing to change faiths simply because your partner is of that religion, then it isn't much of a faith, is it? Plenty of people have mixed marriages and make it work. Be respectful of Islam and let him be respectful of Christianity.
2006-07-17 16:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Caritas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why should YOU be the one to change? Maybe if HE "really loves you" then HE should convert.
Do not sacrifice your faith for ANYONE. You will only be lying about what you really believe, and it will come back to haunt you someday.
There will be a day when you decide that you do not "feel" in love like you do now. All relationships are like that, even the ones who say different. You cannot be with someone and be the same way every day for 10, 20, 30, or 40 years without that emotional "high" wearing off. When that feeling is gone, will you still want to be Muslim? Will you hold it against him that you "gave up your religion" for him? If he makes you mad, will that come up in your mind again??? Of course you will - everyone in those situations will.
It is an unhealthy balance in the relationship for one person to sacrifice that much. Your faith is who you are.
2006-07-18 00:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by bwjordan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to change but not advisable. It would never work in the end as it has been proven many times before. Read the research on it and you will see that it just ends in divorce and lots of heartache. Stick to your religion and find someone else. Even God has said it would never work in the bible so if even God says it, don't you think there would be something to it to listen to? Your love may remove barriers now but later there will be much bigger and stronger barriers that you will not be able to remove. Let him go and get someone else or you will pay the price later.
2006-07-17 23:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by ramall1to 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why change? Contact the local Baha'i community, we are able to do marriages for all faiths and neither of you have to convert.
All that is required is that both of you are free to marry by the laws of your state, all living parents consent to the marriage, and you repeat a certain verse during the ceremony. Other readings can be from any faith or anything that you both like.
I am the celebrant for my cousin's wedding in September because none of the preachers or JPs in the county will marry her because she divorced an abusive husband
2006-07-17 23:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Ed M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love,unfortunately does not remove all barriers. If you don't actually share your boyfriends beliefs in your mind and heart;maybe you'll be okay for a couple of years but you won't last. Example-Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman. She converted to Scientology now before her marriage she converted back to Catholicism. Scientology was not her belief.
2006-07-17 23:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by tesorotx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would only change religions if:
1. Religion is not important to either of you but it is important to one person's family.
2. You truly believe the teachings of the new religion.
I would not change religions if:
1. Religion is important to one or both of you and you don't really believe the new religion.
Too many problems if you are different religions and religon really matters. Too many problems if you fake a new religion.
2006-07-17 23:46:39 · answer #6 · answered by theogodwyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People change religions all the time. Anyone can go through the actions and abide by the rules that each different religion stipulates, but what is truly important is whats in your heart and how you believe is between you and your maker.
2006-07-17 23:44:30 · answer #7 · answered by Tamara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surely, especially for the 'not an excellent follower' it is no problem. And do study the other religion and then if you think it's better for you, go for it. For the rest, love will take care.
2006-07-17 23:44:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here the question is not if u can or can not...because ofcourse it IS possible to do that...but just in front of every1 else...because me being Muslim i kno that in order for u to b considered Muslim u have to believe in thw words when u say "La ilaha illALLAHu Muhammad-ur-Rasool-Allah" translation..I believe that there is only one god:Allah, and Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah...
If u want to convert just for the sake of converting ie for the guy n his family to "accept" ofcourse u can but i dont think that it is moral or ethical in any way...if u truly love the guy then maybe u should take some time to understand his religion and wat it is about...but if u love your religion and think u should convert just to make him happy then i think u should tell him that u do not wish to convert...he should understand if he feels the same way about u...
I hope i have been clear in saying wat I am trying to say...
2006-07-17 23:48:03 · answer #9 · answered by jawad m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greetings: Muslims also believe in Jesus (peace be upon him) but believe that he was one of the great prophets from Allah and he had an miraculous birth. Also Jesus never said that I am your lord worship me but he said worship God, you can read the bible and see it for youself. Also Jesus had said a prophet will come to guide humanity, again you can find it in bible. By becoming a Muslim you will actuall be following Jesus.
Please visit http://www.irf.net/irf/download/index.htm and read books on
Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Bible
Concept of God in Major world Religions
Similarities between Islam and Christianity
and many others or get their Video CDs (these were actually lectures)
2006-07-18 00:42:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋