Was just reading my anthropology book about the Pakistani community in UK, and it says there that most marriages in the community are arranged and are usually between first cousins because religion and community are very important. That made me think... does anyone know any cases of a succesfull Muslim+Christian relationship? I went to college in London where there were many of both Christians and Muslims, but everyone just kinda kept to their own groups.
2007-02-05 13:34:55 · 33 answers · asked by . 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
people can date whoever they please!
2007-02-05 13:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
nothing wrong with them dating. the problem starts when a child is born. The mohommedan believes that the child MUST be raised in their superstition (sorry, religion). The xtian gets no choice in the matter. Look at the "Molly" legal case a few weeks ago - one argument in the courts was that she couldn't be returned to the mother because the mother wasn't mohommedan. All that when the mother already had legal custody!
Best keep like with like. We have to tolerate these people (by law) but very few, if any, actually love them. To a xtian or Jew, they're blasphemers and heretics so why try to mix?
2007-02-05 22:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arranged marriages are against Islam. Muslim men can marry Jewish or Christian women if they can't find a Muslim woman to marry. A man can have up to 4 wives in Islam but only if he has the money to provide for them all and treat them equally. A Muslim woman can only marry a Muslim man. The children will be raised as Muslims. The reason a Muslim woman can only marry a Muslim man is to protect the woman and because the children will be raised Muslims. Also if a Muslim woman were to marry a Christian or Jewish man their marriage would be void in Islam meaning it wouldn't be recognized, the woman would be disowned by her family and the Christian or Jewish husband might try to convert the Muslim woman to Judaism or Christianity. Also dating is haraam in Islam.
2007-02-05 13:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
most of the stuffs said above are not true. Muslims are even allowed to marry christians or jews, and its not compulsory that they may have to be converted to islam. check qur'an 5:5.
Some people confuse tradition with religion, because pakistanis marry their cousins does not means that it is compulsory in Islam.
It is just funny what some of the people in here say about some of the religions! they will claim what they are saying is true, but in the real sense, not even near the word "truth"
2007-02-05 14:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by guru 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should try dating one. You seem to be curious about it. A former co-worker is married to a Muslim man and there are communities of Christian/Muslim married couples. Muslims and Christians are no different. People are people.
Religion is a dividing factor throughout history and always will be.
2007-02-05 13:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by AK1971 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not?! My partner and I have been livin happily together for almost 3 yrs now. We respect each others' religion. He does not think that all Muslims are terrorists and I'm well aware that the majority of good Christians are NOT ignorant bigots!
2007-02-05 13:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by snoringcouchprincess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at first, courting in Islam is forbidden. there is no such idea of boy/lady friend in Islam. a guy and a lady (or boy and lady) won't be able to be on my own except they're kinfolk and if a non mahram(non relative) needs to work out a lady for a reason she might want to a minimum of have a male kinfolk member consisting of her. i'm no longer speaking about asking what the instructor suggested in college or the position someplace is....that is really diverse and both sexes might want to diminish their gaze as we are taught in islam. second of all- considering this woman is youthful and also you're merely interested in courting......i imagine you ought to re-imagine it. Muslim women all and multiple isn't allowed also to marry non Muslim adult adult males. you're saying you do not favor something to clutter consisting of her faith and practices yet in reality, you'd be doing so in case you date her and could lie to her also. you in all likelihood don't realize why we Muslims are literally not allowed as a lot as now and it truly is via our differences (way of existence and faith) ofc so, i'm constructive there are countless different Christian females which will be more effective for you and not in any respect this Muslim woman. i'm merely advising you for the acceptable and safe practices for the girl. you could refer to her at college in case you want, or inspite of yet do not lead her on or commence courting her.
2016-11-02 10:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by santolucito 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the Muslim is religious, they will want you to convert, and the same with a Christian, they both come from convert happy religions that feel everyone has to join to get to heaven.
2007-02-05 13:44:07 · answer #8 · answered by XX 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly Muslims shoudln't really date, as it leads to fornication etc. However as Chrisitans and Jews are People of the Book (Bible) a Muslim man is allowed to marry a woman who is Christian or Jewish on the condition that she is chaste & pious.
This day (all) the good things are allowed to you; and the food of those who have been given the Book is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them; and the chaste from among the believing women and the chaste from among those who have been given the Book before you (are lawful for you); when you have given them their dowries, taking (them) in marriage, not fornicating nor taking them for paramours in secret; and whoever denies faith, his work indeed is of no account, and in the hereafter he shall be one of the losers. (Quran 5:5)
2007-02-06 02:01:11 · answer #9 · answered by By Any Means Necessary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all that crap you read is bull. The reason they marry within the family is because they're usually too poor to marry out. and yes you can date a christian. im muslim and my uncles who are muslims have jewish and christian wives. but I think you can see that it would be "easier" to marry your own religion.
2007-02-05 13:45:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if Muslims can date Christians. But i'm sure that Most True Christians would not want to date muslims. It say's in the Bible you are not suppose to be unequallly yoked.
2007-02-05 13:39:45 · answer #11 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋