2006-12-07 06:43:15 · 10 answers · asked by scarlit e 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes
When I married my husband I was a Christian. The rule is that a Muslim man can marry any woman of the book. ie. Christian or Jew.
You do not have to convert but you do have to believe in your own religion, not just call yourself a Christian.
But I would say you should do more research so that you understand the culture behind the way your soon to be husband believes in Islam. With every culture comes different ways of believing in the religion. Some do not think that a Muslim man should not marry a non-Muslim if he is not living in a Muslim country. Others think that it is ok as long as the Muslim man is strong in his religion and will be able to raise his children as Muslims.
As far as the wedding I had a normal Christian wedding. As well as a Muslim ceremony. I did not revert at that time. Since I have but I was not forced because I married my husband, it was my own belief after 10 years of studying the religion before I even met my husband.
2006-12-10 17:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Layla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found the following information thru the internet:
Islam allows a Muslim male to marry a lady, either Christian or Jews – she should not be open polytheist. She is not obliged to convert to Islam for the sake of marriage. She will enjoy all the rights that a Muslim wife avails – proper willful contract, dower, right of nafaqa (sustenance) from husband, right of inheritance (if she gets widowed), and right of separation (khula’) if ever she so wants. And, the Qur’an ordains that wife – a Muslim or Christian – is equal partner to the marriage contract.
However, a Muslim lady can neither be married nor remain married to a non-Muslim, including one belonging to the "People of Book". If some Muslim sister has indulged in this, she should approach the husband and try her best that he also converts to Islam. Meanwhile she will NOT act as his wife and stay divorced. If after lapse of some time, the husband embraces Islam, they can however, unite again without fresh marriage, as such instances are reported in the "Seerah" and the decisions given was by the Prophet (SWS) himself. In case he doesn't embrace Islam, divorce is inevitable.
One thing however, is clear. If a true Christian or Jewish lady (married to a Muslim man) sticks to her deen, she is not be compelled to convert to Islam. Preferably however, after the marriage the family should move to Dar al Islam. That will enhance her chances to become Muslim or at least stay closer to the True Faith. More important that the children of such couple will be raised Muslims.
2006-12-07 07:24:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A muslim man can marry a christian woman without anyone of them converting...it is allowed in Islam to marry a christian woman without the need for her to convert...
2006-12-07 07:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend that is muslim that jsut got married to a christian women. She didn't convert to his religion because she didn't have to but they had a muslim wedding and a christian wedding.
2006-12-07 07:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by Butterfly Kisses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually have a friend who is muslim and I have asked him about this. He said that the muslim religion is open to most religions. Despite popular belief. They are allowed to marry anyone they like. So, I aked him if could marry a christian, he said that he could.
2006-12-07 07:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by Funny Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES.
Im Christian and my hubby is Muslim. We love each other, love our religions, and did not see a need to convert. Religion shouldnt tear people apart. Never force anyone to convert - the very act of doing it is against faith. Good luck!
2006-12-07 07:48:21 · answer #6 · answered by Baby girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if they're having a Muslim or Christian wedding. For a Christian wedding, he will not have to convert. For a Muslim wedding, she will have to.
2006-12-07 08:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wel the as the muslim religoin stipulates, the woman will have to convert, but i think its just stupid, cant the couple just make their own choice...
2006-12-07 07:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Thobie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im getting married in 1.5 years and my fiance is muslim. we both respect each others religon. neva it will tear us apart. we will get married in a church for the respect of my family & my religon. then i will go overseas & marry him again for the repect of his families & religon.
2006-12-07 21:31:24 · answer #9 · answered by watevergal20s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
propally but don't have to you ask your wife if it is okay for you to stay that way!!! Just if she doesn't want to change her religion don't ask her to either.
2006-12-07 08:07:43 · answer #10 · answered by Manie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋