Cristian & Muslim?

Question

Can the two marry? What do u think

Answer 1

It depend upon the two. If they don't mind the tradition and beliefs of each other or if they can accept it, or if one of them can convert to religion of the other, why not? Anyways we are all believing in one 1 God, right? what the most important things is they both love and respect each other .

Answer 2

A lot of ppl came close to answering but they seem to forgot a few details....

The Bible says no.

The Qur'an says a Muslim man can marry a christian woman but the kids are to be raised Muslim as the man is the head of the household. A Muslim woman cannot marry a non-Muslim because he would be the head of the household and may not let her practice or allow the kids to be Muslim or protect her by doing the things that are incumbent upon a Muslim man to do for his wife.

Besides that it is said that a Muslim man can only marry a non-Muslim woman if they will be living in a majority Muslim country. But there is some debate over this part.

Hope that helps!!!

Answer 3

If you are a Christian woman thinking of marrying a Muslim man, you need to think about how muslims treat women and decide if that is the life you want. I read some of these answers. A lot are obviously from people that have no clue about this issue and are more on the side of PC. You will be made to convert to islam and your life will change dramatically. I have not heard a good story from this union, ever. It usually ends up that the woman (christian) is converted and basically becomes a slave to the man. Do your research on this one.

Answer 4

I imagine it depends how committed they are to their faiths. Christianity and Islam are not polar opposites. However, the basic tenet of John 3:16 reinforced in 1 John 4 would make it difficult for ME to marry a Muslim brother.

Answer 5

From the Christian side, it would depend on the rules of that particular Church (they vary). I'll let the Muslims in the forum address the Muslim side of the equation.

Such a couple could have a secular wedding, and it would be legal, but I'm not sure that either partner would be satisfied with that.

Answer 6

Hmm
Some Muslims say that Muslim male can marry non Muslim female, but Muslim female can't marry non Muslim male

Some Muslims say marrying non Muslim bride/groom is not allowed.

If you are a Christian Female you can get marry with Muslim male that thinks it's OK

To be different is OK, to be clash is so bad...

Answer 7

Muslim men are allowed to marry a women of any faith, and the woman doesn't have to convert if she doesn't want to nor does she have to take his last name. And a Muslim woman can't do this however because the children usually get the last name of the father and it has to be a Muslim one. But that's according to Islam...

Answer 8

You know.. considering I'm about to be the Christian half of a Catholic/Muslim Interfaith marriage, I've poured a lot of thought and energy into this issue.

The Koran is clear: It says that free believing women of the Book (That is, Christians and Jews) are acceptable, give them their dowries, live in honor with them, don't use them as mistresses or otherwise dishonor them.

The quote everyone pulls for the Biblical end of things is Corinthians.. Be ye not unequally yoked with non-believers... I've put some thought into that, and I'm thinking maybe it shouldn't apply. Muslims are believers. Paul specifically uses reference to Belial...who, it is my understanding, is a demon. So what about Jews? Jews don't believe Christ is the Son of God either. If Paul had taken issue with interfaith marriages wouldn't he have said something about marrying Jews? The bible has specific and purposeful wording. Paul at the time had a LOT of reason to not be happy with Jews...probably more to be not happy with Roman Pagans, in light of his imprisonment, but why not knock out interfaith marriages in one fell swoop of the pen? Because marriage is how a LOT of people convert. Some go to Christiany, some to Judaism or Islam, some just stay the way they are, but in the end, it balances out and God's followers find the right path for them.

Islam is on the right track with this. Judaism, Christianity and Islam are the three monotheistic faiths. They believe in the same god, the God of Abraham and of Moses. The end result for them is the same, they are just all taking different roads to get there.

It's a lot of work. Marriage between people who have a lot in common is a challenge, marriage between people with some of the basic differences of religion that Christians and Muslims have is going to be like climbing Mt. Everest barefoot and backwards. But a loving and open relationship, peppered with respect and learning from both parties can be the most rewarding relationship you see.

As much as I have been regailed about the challenges facing myself and my fiance as an interfaith couple, I have been told stories of other interfaith couples who really make things work and how they have some of the most loving admirable marriages to be found.

You have to decide if you really have what it takes. Knowing how to stand your ground without turning it into a warzone, remembring ALWAYS the love and compassion God has for all of us, and showing that same love and compassion in everything you do with your spouse.

Good Luck.

Answer 9

If a Muslim wants to marry a Christian woman, she does not have to become Muslim first, because of the general statement in the Qur’aan (interpretation of the meaning):

“Made lawful to you this day are . . . chaste women from those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians) before your time . . .” [al-Maa’idah 5:5].

Answer 10

If man is muslim he can marry the cristian woman because he can control and manage her but muslima is better
But if the woman is muslima and the man isn't it's not allowable to get married "haram" in Islam
this is in Qura'an

Answer 11

Both religions discourage the marrying of people of other faiths. I'd be afraid for the Christian in the relationship that violence would befall them from the Muslim in-laws. That Sharia Law stuff is tough!