why does everyone who likes a muslim have to convert to islam??

Question

I am a non muslim , I am surpirsed at the number of non muslims converting to islam to get married , but I have never seen any muslim leave thier religion even if they are dearly in love to get married, as all religions are the same so it shouldnt be a problem ,

why do they stress so much in making everyone like them, is it fanatism or what , is being a muslim a ticket which is neccesary to marry a muslim or what ??

I would really appreciate answers from people who choose to convert from islam to another and the reason why they did so , was love really that powerfull??

Answer 1

Have you seen the job posting done by companies in the middle east especially in the Indian newspapers? Only muslims can apply. What do you have to say about that?

Answer 2

Al-Baqara (The Cow)
2:221 Do not marry unbelieving women, until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do beckon you to the Fire. But GOD beckons by His Grace to the Garden and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise".

Most muslims use this verse as a reference when they get married to non-muslims and this causes a lot of confusion as there are several "hadith" or stories that accompany this verse which makes it even more confusing!!

When GOD refers to unbelievers in this verse it would be anyone (male or female) who rejects GOD (pagans, idolators, atheist etc.). However, most muslims will take this verse meaning that the person they marry have to "believe" means become Muslim - Muslims have little knowledge in what "believe" means themselves! So to answer your question, the answer would be that no there is no compulsion in religion nor in changing your religion to get married. Most people who convert do it out of love or coersion or family pressure not because of who or what they believe in.

Socially however, it is not a good thing for people to marry who follow different religions though becauses it ultimately leads to problems and issues later on in the marriage. Logically you just have a better foundation for marriage if both parties practices the same religion. I have a cousin and an uncle who both are Muslims and have married Christian woman. They seem relatively happy in their lifestyles, however, for their children it is rather confusing especially at holidays like Christmas, Easter and Eid. Muslims don't believe Jesus was crucified and Christians don't fast the whole month of Ramadan - so either you let your children do all of it or some of it or none of it - and it gets complicated to explain later on.

In a perfect situation the couple should drop both cultures and traditions that occurs in Islam and Christianity and just believe in the ONE GOD and stick to the simplicities of religion like the 10 commandments and live life by the basics GOD gave to all humanity and then all should be fine with that marriage because in this instance both are still believers in the true sense of the word but do not ascribe to any "religious group".

However, most times the couple is influenced by societal, family and other issues which forces one or the other to change religion - most of the time it is ignorance and not common sense that drives people unfortunately. Contact me if you want to discuss this further.

Answer 3

The people who convert just to be with loved ones are not true muslims. To convert into a muslim, one has to be pure in the heart. Then they are a MUSLIM! One of the Five Pillars of Islam is Faith.. One must have full faith in Allah and all its beliefs to call themselves a Muslim.

And those who do change their religion for their loved ones, just shows that their beliefs and faith was not strong enough! Whereas many muslims have strong faith.. therefore do not change their religion so easily! It is a strong peaceful religion!

Answer 4

well i am muslim myself and as i know it is a rule in islam that u cant marry someone who is not muslim and i think its somehow true,ur religion affects ur thoughts and ideas and it is forsure that 2 ppl from the same religion have more common things with eachother u know,love maybe can be enough for a while but for a long life u need to have ur wife/husband agree with u in lots of cases for example alchoholic drinks r forbidden in islam or eating pigs,for a short while maybe u can stand ur wife /husband drink or eat pig but when u live together it is hard for a muslim to get along with this and also in raising children,there can be lots of problems,when parents don agree on lots of issues children cant be raised in apeaceful atmosphere,so as u see it is not just love,its a rule based on really powerful and logical reasons.
for more information u can ask a muslim clergyman or someone who knows enough abt islam.
Allah bless u

Answer 5

I think, as mentioned above, that it is easier if husband and wife share the same religion because it is easier to raise your children in one belief or another. That said, I think it is hard to change religions if you believe strongly in your religion. Often, in mixed marriages, one partner is a strong believer and the other is a believer in name only (the kind of Christian who frequents a church only on Christmas and Easter).

It is not just Muslims who feel this way. I am a Baha'i and for awhile I was engaged to a Christian. His minister told him he could not marry me because we would be "unequally yoked", so he began trying to convert me to Christianity by attacking my beliefs. It didn't work, but it was a major factor in ending our engagement.

Answer 6

I am Muslim and I am completely against those who convert their religion in love or lust for another human being.
I always tell them not to convert because they know they don't want to convert then why convert?
It's not like the world will end without being with someone who is Muslim.
The acceptance of truth should come from heart not from lust no matter what religion they are converting to.

I personally know 2 Atheists who were Muslims and left Islam.

Answer 7

The Buddhist perspective on karma isn't very different than that of Hindus. Every action you take will have a repercussion in the future, and you have to live with the consequences of your actions. Most Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and their goal is to transcend constant birth and rebirth to achieve nirvana, similar to the Hindu moksha.

Buddhism also places importance on the intent of one's actions. For example, if you accidentally step on a bug and kill it, you won't create bad karma. But if you purposefully kill it, you create bad karma. Likewise, if your actions unintentionally benefit others, you do not create good karma. Only when you mindfully do good, do you create good karma.


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Answer 8

Same reason that christians think everyone should say that "jesus christ is lord" - they are brainwashed into believing that THEIR WAY is THE way, so then they try imposing it everywhere you go. I'm SICK of that s h i t.

Answer 9

i don't think it's about love at all. they don't like you to leave. fanaticism-yes.

Answer 10

listen to your heart!