To marry my muslim wife I had to take the shadada and convert to Islam to do so, however it was never my intention to practise the religion but it was just to please her parents.
After been married for 2 years I have made it clear to my inlaws that deep down I'm not a muslim but still very much feel a Christian as I still say my Christian prayers.
My wife is now worried that our marriage is null & void in the eyes of Islam.
Please advise.
Tks
2006-12-04 02:49:06 · 17 answers · asked by David 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Tell you wife that your marriage is NOT null and void. If you two love each other, NO God is going to see it in a negative light. What a romantic gesture for you to convert your religion to smooth the way to marry her. She sounds amazing and worth the commitment and so do you. She's a woman. Tell her with your kind words and caresses that you love her and that you share and pray to the same God, no matter what label you each have. That's all that matters. Also don't get into any discussions about religion with her parents. Very kindly and respectfully say that you're uncomfortable discussing your personal relationship with God to anyone and assure them that you have one, but it's not one you like to discuss. The WAY to tell her about how you love her and how you're really worshiping the same God is very important. Women used queues from a man to become receptive or to block him out. be tender and she'll accept you as you've accepted her.
2006-12-04 03:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got married years ago, I was told by my Imam that my husband needed to be Muslim or the marriage in Islamic law would be null and void.
He told me to keep in mind the long-term when children get involved there would be conflict as far as to religious upbringings and different methods on childrearing.
Honey, just stay focused on the fact that you two love each other. Relationships involves a lot of compromising anyway so if you two have survived 2 years of marriage and learn to keep your decisions of your relationship between you two and not have the family all in your affairs, then you will fair out just fine.
P.S. ...by the way, I divorced him but he just wasn't man enough for me. It had nothing to do with religion.
2006-12-04 04:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by lenise1973 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in Islam, a man is not allowed to convert to Islam before marrying a muslim woman, and you're doing Christian prayers which makes it even more void...your wife is right =(
2006-12-04 10:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by Heera 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is for both of you.
You may want to get married quietly in civil ceremony. Most prayers are same they are just recited in different manner and Islam does think highly of Christianity.
There is only one God and both have same definition of the God one uses the the message received from Prophet Mahmoud, the other believes that the massage was brought by the Son of God, Christ. If the massage is not the same then at the least it is similar.
Those who believe in one God, no matter what religion they belong to, it ultimately it boils down to one and only one God, meaning one and the same God.
These are minor differences, and when you got married you had excepted them in principal.
2006-12-04 03:38:14 · answer #4 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is null & void in the eyes of Islam
Ur Wife is True.
In The Law Of Islam:
One Can Kill Other Who Go Against Islam: (4 eg. U & Ur Wife)
Just Because Of Govt. Law They Have 2 Stop Or Else..........
If U Ask this qustion in Saudi Arabia they have right 2 Kill U & Ur Wife.
(In Middle Of The Road)
2006-12-04 03:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by King 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
My husband was never a practicing Muslim but his parents are. I told he and his family that I had no intentions of becoming a Muslim because of my Christian faith. They understood because of the fact they were raised in the church. My husband began attending church with me...But I made it my place to witness to him the goodness of God and Jesus I didn't badger him like some tend to do. I made sure that I told him that I felt strongly about this and that if we were to marry he would have to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior or we couldn't marry. Yes I do love my husband but I love Jesus more. I made it known that I wasn't going to denounce my faith and that if he loved me then he would understand. I also explained to him that I didn't want him to convert because of me but to convert because he truly loves Jesus I would rather win another soul for the Lord than for him to do it in vain. So basically what you did was wrong but I do give you kudos for standing up now. If she loves you then she will accept you as who you are if not you have to figure out whats more important. Your earthly welfare or your spiritual welfare.
2006-12-04 03:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol ..zellparis is funny!! u will meet ur wife in hell.. lol see how ignorant and closed minded are ppl ??
Regarding ur situation, obviously u just converted to islam because of ur wife and in the name of love, which I think is the best thing someone could do to prove how much he/she loves and cares abt that person he/she is willing to marry... She has to accept and respect ur beliefs too! nobody can change someone else if he/she doesn't decide to do it by her/himself...
by the way, I'm muslim :)
GL!!
2006-12-04 03:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Both of you consider yourselves Hindu. You both can practice whatever you want and still under the umbrala of one GOD. No marriage is null and void under any religious books. Simply because it gives rise to new born.
2006-12-04 04:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First be a Muslim or Christian...then follow your religion
2006-12-04 02:59:43 · answer #9 · answered by NAUDIA B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my believe that a muslim is permitted to marry a Christian or a Jew. This is because all three religions believe in 1 god. Try finding a book on ' ***** & Halal' , should be written in it. Show it to your wife & hope she feels better.
2006-12-04 02:56:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋