would a Muslim woman ever marry or have a relationship with a non-Muslim? under what circumstances?

Answer 1

She might, if her family was incredibly secular and progressive, or if she managed to get out of her parents' home.

Answer 2

First of all a true Muslim woman will not have a relationship with any man prior to some sort of religious engagement performed by an imam,secondly,if this man is a non Muslim,it is off course forbidden under the Islamic law.The only way a Muslim woman can marry a non Muslim is to have the man convert to Islam,become a Muslim.Becoming a Muslim requires the man to understand what Islam is,read,and research Islam.It is a true journey into understanding Islam,and one must be truly convinced in the religion,so in other words,one can not just say'ok,I'm Muslim because Islam is a way of life that requires certain obligations.

Answer 3

A Muslim woman can and will have a relationship with a non-Muslim man. The condition is that the man must convert to Islam religion when they get married. This would be expected by the parents of the woman who are of course also Muslims.

In some (Islamic) countries, this condition is also law. For example, in Malaysia. However, there are other countries where the man is not required by law to convert to Islam.

Some couples migrate to these countries when they get married so that the man can avoid conversion to Islam. The obstacle would then be the woman's parents who will object to the marriage if the man does not convert.

Answer 4

I have heard of Muslim women doing this, but it's something that isn't allowed. The circumstances would be that they love the man who is not a Muslim. Women risk everything for a man. My grandmother is a German and fell into disgrace with her family, because she married my Black grandfather. This was in the 60's in Germany right after WW2.
Personally, I believe that love should have no boundaries, but I know that it's better for a Muslim woman to marry another Muslim.

Edit:
To the man below. I resent that remark, because I have a Muslim boyfriend and he has treats me like a queen. He treats me with respect and would give me the world if I asked for it. Don't talk about people you don't know. My boyfriend is a wonderful man and you don't know him. So I'm defending him, because I know you will never say that to his face that he treats me with disrepect just because he is a Muslim.

Answer 5

If the woman is practicing her Islam, she is not allowed to date or have a relationship with any man not even if he's Muslim. There are restrictions that must be applied. As far as marriage, Muslim women are only allowed to marry Muslim men. Muslim men, however are allowed to marry Muslim,Christian and Jewish women.

Answer 6

It would be nice if they could. Perhaps some have, what I know is that they aren't supposed to. In a lot of Arabic cultures; especially, here in the KSA they are not allowed to talk to the opposite sex, still they find ways. Other Arab countries such as Bahrain, for instance, are more open. Many reminded me of this fact; she; however cannot marry a non muslim.

Answer 7

A man and a woman are not allowed to be alone together, and any physical contact before marriage is forbidden. Hence, Dating is not permitted in Islam.

Allah has prohibited girl/boyfriend relationships in the Qur'an

"(Lawful to you in marriage) are chaste women from the believers and chaste women from those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians) before your time, when you have given their due Mahr (bridal-money given by the husband to his wife at the time of marriage), desiring chastity (i.e. taking them in legal wedlock) not committing illegal sexual intercourse, nor taking them as girlfriends. ... ” - Al-Ma'idah 5:5.

If a Muslim man has the desire and willingness to assume marital responsibilities, and he doesn’t have anyone in mind, he might ask his friends, family, and relatives if there is a lady that might be suitable for him among their acquaintances and relatives, and then the couple can meet with their family members.

As a result, many marriages in the Muslim world were traditionally arranged marriages, though this is not a religious requirement. However, both couples can not be forced to accept an arranged marriage and if a man likes someone (with the intention of marriage) that he knows from work, neighborhood or acquaintances, etc… he shall propose to her.

Islam also encourages Muslims to marry persons for whom they have special feelings and are comfortable with. Thus, Islam recommends that potential marriage partners see one another before proposing marriage. Explaining the reason for such a recommendation, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:

“That would enhance/foster the bonding.”

However the prospective couple shall not meet in private, this might lead to extremely unwanted situations, as Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said :

“Whenever a man is alone with a woman, Satan is the third among them” (Reported by At-Tirmidhi)..

At all times, Muslims should follow the commands of the Qur'an

"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them. "

In conclusion, Islam lays its social structure on the basis of a permanent relationship between a man and a woman in the form of a family.

Consequently, to preserve this marital relationship, it forbids all forms of temporary relationships between a man and a woman. Pre-marital relationships in Islam are not considered respectful for neither the man nor the woman, nor is it constructive for the concept or the building the family or the Islamic society.

Answer 8

I am guilty of this and it is not allowed, but my man did convert to Islam. I only did it because I knew he was studying Islam anyway. He's also my best friend of 10 years. He did it because he is sincere. We are marrying in May, inshaAllah, on Mother's Day as a respect to my two children from my former marriage. He is now very devout and is even making sure I am covered the right way when going out. He is also doing everything else the right way, and is staying with a friend until May, when he will move back into my house.

Answer 9

I think they shouldnt. however the non-muslims must transfer to muslim so as to marry a muslim woman. But actually it doesnt always go that way.

Answer 10

If they adhere to their religion and its practices, they won't do this. Muslim women are expected to only marry Muslim men. They can marry a non-Muslim man only if he converts before ther marriage.