I am a christian married to a very gentle minded muslim, is that wrong biblically?

Question

I dont know, I thought I could convert him, but his parents raised him to believe in Islam....I just wanna do the right thing in Gods eyes!

Answer 1

I don't think the Muslims even use or respect the Bible, do they...maybe I'm just misinformed???? If they do, I apologize.

Anyway, the fact that you are asking if it's wrong 'biblically' indicates you hold the bible in high esteem to even wonder that in the first place...so out of curiosity, why would you make a life-long vow to someone else who doesn't share your views?

Marriage is a sacred vow, not to be taken lightly, as you well know if you study your bible. Yet, the scriptures also say 'not to become unevenly yoked with unbelievers.'

Perhaps, if he can read and reason on the scriptures for himself, he may begin to share your logical bible beliefs. God draws those honesthearted ones.

Answer 2

Well, it's too late to do anything about it now. According to the words of Jesus, divorce is not an option. The idea of trying yo convert him is not a good thing either- as the Bible tells us that the husband is to be the leader. Marrying someone not for who they are, but for whom you hope they will become is fraudulent. He may be a nice guy, but how could you be one with a man who doesn't believe in the supremecy and diety of Christ? You'll just have to make the best of it now though. On the positive side...he's probably no more of a Muslim thanh you are a Christian, being he married outside of his faith. Maybe that's a good thing- you both are obviously not commited to your respective faiths, so maybe if you both seek God together, you will both come to a strong faith in Christ. I wish you well.

Answer 3

no.

There are 3 elements common to all religions.

1) There is a belief in God
2) The goal is to get to heaven
3) Instruction is provided on how to get to heaven

Most all folks can agree on these things without argument, regardless of what their religion. Problems arise when we start to work on exactly HOW we are going to implement #3.

Different religions have adopted different rules on how #3 is to be done. Each has it's own and often very well explained reasons for the various things that make up #3 within each religion. God loves and wants to be loved by everyone.

We as humans have created all these various differences and we only get in arguments when we put down someone elses way to doing #3 or try to impose our method of doing #3. If we can all just respect the differences God has given us as as we should try to respect eachothers ethnicity, we could all do a better job of focusing on #1 and #2, which is genuinely the important stuff.

No, it is not wrong. Yes, it will be a challenge. Both of you believe that God wants different things from you. If you are Catholic you are supposed to drink wine and if you are Muslim you are not. Both are supposed to be ways of doing #3. Find a way to agree on keeping the focus on God and find a way to learn about and respect each others religion without imposing on each others beliefs. Celebrate all the holidays together and feel blessed that your mind can be opened to new cultures and idea's!

You also don't have to give up your beliefs, ask that they be respected and you show respect for those of others.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

This is the point of free will. Yes it is scary, and people will try to intimidate you and your husband into backsliding into the old known ways. Some people think it is better to chose the enemy they know, than the enemy they don't know. Together, you should cut your own path with the things you can agree on. That way, when you have children, they won't be indoctrinated into old ways, which will hold them back from keeping apace with modern society. I wish the best for both of you. Family is the foundation of Gods kingdom. The parents, Man/Woman, are the head, but the two are one, in mind and body.

Answer 5

You made an unwise choice. The Bible tells us that for unmarried persons who are saved they are not to marry unsaved persons.

I am glad that he is as you say he is. I have my reservations. I can not judge. My mother married an unsaved person. There is too much to explain about that here. I will just say again that you made an unwise choice.

The best advise I can give is to cling tightly to the Lord. If things go South, you will need the Lord more than ever.

I will end by saying that Islam and Christianity are diametrical opposed to each other just as

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Christianity and Catholicism among other religions such as Hinduism are opposed to each other.

Answer 6

In any event, you and him are going to have to completely respect each other's beliefs in some way. You should not try to convert him and he should not try to convert you. If you are wanting to please a god instead of building a relationship of trust, understanding, and compromise, then get out now.

Also, another poster said that all muslims view women as animals. Not true on that one. Some do, yes. In some countries, many do. However, not all do. I bet that poster is forgetting that some christians view women as slaves or even animals. Read the bible, it is not exactly female friendly.

Answer 7

Be encouraged! The bible tells us not to be unequally yoked. That means you shouldn't marry someone who isn't a Christian if you are. But if you're already married then continue to live with your husband if he wills (1 Corinthians 7:10-17). Read 1 Peter 3:1-12 as well. It should help you understand how to handle your situation. If you like, you can email me.
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Answer 8

There is nothing wrong with that at all.

There is something wrong with trying to convert him though. You married him knowing he was muslim so you accepted that. Just like anything in a relationship, you cannot (and should not try) to change a person. If you marry them you're marrying them for who they are.

As long as you respect each others' beliefs & you do not have arguments about who's religion is better then there is nothing wrong with it at all.

Answer 9

So what about you convert to Islam, thats the better choice for sure,
even though it is allowed for you in the Islamic religion to keep you religion when you marry a muslim man.

Answer 10

If you were a born again believing Christian and you willfully married a non-believer, then you already know that the Bible says to not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers. Since you are already married, you must make the best of your marriage and try to make it work. You should know that you yourself cannot change anyone.