I know that dating isn't condoned in Islam but I am dating a Muslim man who is divorced. I respect Islam but I am not interested in converting. My boyfriend has quit asking me about converting to Islam. He used to ask about it all the time. I am interested in an interfaith marriage where we respect and honor each other's religions and traditions. What do you think about this? Could it work?
2007-01-01 10:22:31 · 7 answers · asked by ahhihello 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
The main concern I have is children, specifically if they are girls. I would want them to feel like they have freedom and would never ask them to wear hijab, etc. I would want that to be their choice. His female cousins are all very modern, don't wear hijab, and pretty much live as they please, while respecting Islam. I would want the same for my daughters if we have any.
2007-01-01 10:35:57 · update #1
it depends on the couple..
but generally speaken..i am algerian..so i have seen this alot
if he has been asking u to convert..it will become a problem in the future..muslim men think their religion is the right way..and that u will eventually turn to Allah..
ur children will have to be muslim..and the family WILL get involved....it does not matter how "liberal" he seems
90% of muslim men were liberal when they studied i the states..in an age thing..then he grows up and gets a family..it responsibilities will kick into high gear..
if he cared enough to ask u...trust me..it will matter
the only muslim men this will work out with..are those who are NOT religious...at all...or those muslim men who are converting to another religion
good luck...best wishes to you..make decision carefully
2007-01-01 10:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by A Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I was brought up as a Muslim, but don't practice and don't believe in any religion (each to there own) My wife was brought up Christian but again doesn't practice. We did have issues at first where to get married church etc, how the children would be brought up... most of these weren't to much of an obstacle as neither one of us were practicing. My brother is having a few more problems he does practice and his fiancee is a practicing Roman Catholic (My Mum is also interfering, this is an religion and Asian thing!!).
I would say that you will have some difficulties in this relationship religious and cultural, but if your partner supports you and takes your side as opposed to his faith or family you should be OK.
2007-01-01 10:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by 247 SEB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin dated a Muslim guy but he was way intense. He insisted that if they were to marry that she must convert. If he respects your faith and knows that even in marriage you will stand by your beliefs that is one half of the problem solved. Then if you decide to have children what then?
2007-01-01 10:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by K-Marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? its the person you are marrying. There are good and bad in every religion. You do realize however, that according to Islam, the kids born out of your marriage must be Muslim dont you? if not you better talk to him about it if you disagree.
Good luck and wish you the best.
2007-01-01 10:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by ARMCHAIR WARRIOR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course it could work....my boyfriend is catholic and i am hindu...it is a slightly different situation since he's not a very devout catholic and hindus are very accepting of all other religions....but love should be blind to all other social aspects of a person....i think and interfaith marraige could work very well....ur kids would be happy...double presents!!! hahaha that's kinda beside the point though...i have fait (ha no pun intended) that you two could have a very happy marraige...without anyone converting to the other religion..good luck!
2007-01-01 10:28:10 · answer #5 · answered by Charishma S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you are truelly a Christian,a child of God, and want to do whats right before Jesus Christ then you know it says in the bible to marry the same yoke, meaning same belief, like minded.
I know a japanese man who was budist and his wife the same but he converted to Christian and his marriege is having problems cus his wife doesnt want to believe his way.But you can pray for him and hope that god saves him.Only God can change a person.God is the potter and we are the clay.Do whats right before Gods word, not your own.
2007-01-01 10:36:57 · answer #6 · answered by billybob 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
religiously speaking Muslim mean can marry christian women even. you don't have to convert.
2007-01-01 10:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Black 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋