being a christian getting married to a moslem,is it a most to change my religion because of marriage?

Question

though i dont wish to change my religion but im scared that it might disturb our marriage, pls i need the public view of this.

Answer 1

If you aren't willing to convert to Islam then it's unlikely it will work. Look into what it takes to live as a Muslim and you will see.

Answer 2

Why are you a christian? Why is he a Muslim? Are you practicing your religion each day? Do you read the bible, pray each day before bed? Do you thank the Lord for your meals, for you health? Is God on your mind every day? Do have a large community of church goers you socialize with? Are you following the teachings of Jesus and checking yourself everytime you make a mistake?
If you answer to some of the above is yes, then religion will probably cause problems in your lives. However, the principles of islam and Christianity are similar. Both religions are given by God to find God. The prophets are different, but the principles the same. Religion is peace, love, honour, faith, loyalty, joy. If you want your marriage to work, you must address these differences now, understand what you will have to give up if you choose to change. You may even lose most of friends if you convert. This is a serious question, if religion is an important part of either of your lives. IF it is only superficial, then it may be only a social change, but as kids and family come into the question, it may become more complex.

A great link for starting to get some answers. http://muslim-canada.org/islam_christianity.html

Talk about it now. Learn about it, and see how he is dealing with it before making any decisions. Religion can join together or tear apart (look at the world today Terrosrism and in the past the Crusades). Marriage is sacred - treat it so!

Answer 3

The two of you should probably meet with a trusted member of the clergy - either Christian or Muslim - and have a serious discussion about what it will take to make the marriage work.
There are several things to consider:
1 - What form of Christianity do you practice? Are you protestant, catholic, evangelical, eastern orthodox?
2 - What form of Islam does your partner practice?
3 - How observant are you?...is your partner?
4 - Do you each believe that the other is going to hell? (not conducive to a good marriage!)
5 - How tolerant are each of you toward other religions?
6 - Do you plan to have children? If so, what religion - if any - do you want to teach them?

If each of you believes that his/her beliefs are the only correct ones, and that all others are completely wrong, then you probably can't make this marriage work. There are some things in life that you just have to agree on if you want a successful long-term partnership. That doesn't make either of you good, bad, right, or wrong - it's just a fact of relationships.

If the two of you are content to practice your own form of your religion and respect the other's beliefs and practices, then you probably can make it work.

Just think long and hard about what's best for you, and do it *before* you actually get married.

All the best.

Answer 4

You don't say if your male or female because it makes alot of difference. A Muslim man can marry Christian, Jew or a Muslim woman. Where as a Muslim woman can only marry a Muslim man.

If you are female Christian and he is Muslim as to the actual wedding if you want to get married in a Church you won't be able to as Muslims can't get married in a church. You could have a civil ceremony. Muslims have a marriage contract signing in the Mosque not in the actual praying area but in a room next to the praying area as a christian you can enter the mosque to do this as men can marry christian women.

You don't need to change your religion if you are female but any children you have will take up the fathers religion if he is Muslim. This is something you should talk about together. You both need to discuss the important things to you about your religions and your worries.

Hope the information i have given you is OK. Good luck xx

Answer 5

Are you a devout Christian? I mean, one that studies and walks a daily life with Christ? If so, I'd think that you wouldn't even consider marrying a Muslim--not that there's anything wrong with Muslims. But in your belief, the Bible says not to be unequally yoked with your mate.
Differences in religious beliefs would affect even the most minute things in day to day life. And this would affect your marriage and the types of agreements & disagreements you might have. It would affect the upbringing of your children and also finances.

I think you should really evaluate before you go through with the marriage.

Answer 6

You did not mention if you are female or male. A female doesn't need to change. If you are a male, you have to change your religion, because a Muslim girl can't marry a non Muslim. If you are a female, it is better to change your religion, because you will have children and they will be Muslims. It is better when both parents have the same religion. I have changed my religion and became a Muslim and I have never regretted it. Good luck for your future and your marriage.

Answer 7

i think compelled to respond to for the reason which you quoted me. I have not have been given any situation with any straight away couple of any faith getting married, this is interior of my faith. And the place did I say that what they have been doing could desire to be unlawful? i for my area sense that what they do interior the privateness of their very own homes is their busness. this is the comparable reason i do no longer flow as much as adulterers and start up off denouncing them(confident I actual have known some adulterers). i will tell them and or instruct them i do no longer approve of what they do, regardless of the undeniable fact that it is not my place, even Biblically, to give up them from doiing in spite of the decide on. i think interior the non secular thought-approximately marriage as between a guy and a woman. something profanes and degrades the thought. subsequently using the term marriage offends me. in the event that they decide to call it some thing else, enjoyed ones partnership or civil union etc, decide for it. yet no longer marriage.

Answer 8

Converting to Islam cannot be forced, you have to convert for the love of ALLAH. This is something you should have thought about long and hard before marriage. If you live with him as a Christian then it will be a sin. Try learning more about Islam before you make a decision, you might change your mind.
I did, eight years ago and I have no regrets.

Answer 9

ok if u r marying a muslem man according to muslem law u don't have to change,but if ur marrying a muslim girl islamic law won't accpt ur marriege as legal unless u change coz muslim woman aren't allowed to marry non muslim .but if ur fiance is not that religius u don't have to. I have people in my family marrying non muslim and converting them i dont think u can ever fully convert,coz u were born christan , ur celebrations, beliefs all will change.u can just go for court mariage then u dont have to change.
my partnar and i are from same religion but differant groups there were many oppositions and all but once we got married all just shut off, we just don't discuss these issues.
if u respect eachothers religion no peoblems will come up,best of luck!

Answer 10

i dont really agree with some of the answers above, am muslim, lived with christians and i know about your religion somehow, and IT DOES DIFFER from islam in some main beleives.
but it doesnt seem that ur partner cares, he doesnt seem to be that religious so he wouldnt mind.
i would like to offer you an advice, try to read books that explain about islam but make sure they are right books.if u care much about ur partner u should care about his beleives and try to talk to him about it, this is what marriage is about.
u wouldnt want any problems later in ur life together about religion issues, and if his family is welcoming you then there would be no problem, try to welcome them in to ur heart and ask them about their beleifs.
then you should decide about marriage.
GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 11

You should never have to change your religion unless you WANT to.

You both need to agree to respect each other's religion and also need to agree on what you are going to do regarding children and religious teachings.