Non Muslim looking for prayer?

Question

I am a non muslim woman and i have a baby with a muslim.Is it ok for me to go to a mosque with my baby and have them pray for her? I don't have a religion i do believe in god but i want to raise my baby muslim.i am a hispanic woman trying to find a religion that i agree on and i strongly want to raise my children the islamic way.but will the mosque accept me and my child?

i also want to add it's more for my children than for me.i would love to know more about the religion but i want my children to be muslim.

and the father is not around he spends time with the baby but he never really answered my questions he said it was complicated i would never understand i just want my baby to understand something i never did.

Answer 1

of course! theyre very accomodating and they open their arms to everyone! Ive seen quite a few non-muslims at my mosque and they are super friendly towards them!! definitely go!!

Answer 2

First of all, each person have his/her own religion. Today the definition of the term "religion" have become narrower to some, however "religion" actually is a much more general term that encompass many things.

You do have a religion, only that maybe your religion is not affliated to any certain big religious group.



As for the mosque and praying for the baby.

Well, that depend on the mosque, since each mosque is different. If they really truly want to serve God, then they will pray for the baby. They first might be affraid of offending you for praying the baby, but they will do so once you have give your permission.


If they don't want to pray for her unless certain conditions are met, then leave them and find another mosque that is truly dedicated to God.


If you can't find any suiteable mosque for your baby, then go to a library or a book store to find a copy of the Qur'an.

Feel free to read any verse in the Qur'an that you find to be suiteable for your baby at the time, just read the translation if you can't read the originial language.

Answer 3

I see in your answer that you believe in God. Excellent starting point. Well, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, all three believe in the God of Abraham. So, what is it that seperates the three? You say you are still looking for a religion you agree on, so I would make that one of the questions in your search before deciding. Second, I'd also consider how you are seen by the leaders of your faith. One (Christianity) sees women as equal to men, the other (Islam) does not. So, question #2, "do I want to be a second-class person in my own temple of faith?" and question #3 "Do I want my child to be raised thinking women are less important than men?"

My prayer to the Creator is that He will show your heart how important you are to Him. So important, He was willing to die for you. My prayer is you will find a place which will allow you to worship as a treasured child of the Creator, and not one that will treat you as a lesser creation.

† Travelling Prayer Warrior †

Answer 4

Hi Nalena,
It sounds to me like you are searching for truth but have not found it yet. If I was not sure of a religion enough to agree with it...then I would not raise my baby to believe that. Do you know what muslims believe? I would study it out carefully before you make a decision that could change your life. Here are a couple of sites that talks about their beliefs. One thing I noticed was that the men feel that their women are inferior to them.....that would not set well with me....but you would need to make up your own mind. I am glad you believe in God. He has promised to direct your path if you choose Him. I will pray for you to stay close to God and listen to Him. I will ask a blessing on you and your baby.


† On-call Prayer Warrior †

Answer 5

God is not the author of confusion, sweetheart.

First of all you say you want to raise your child as a Muslim YET "i am a hispanic woman trying to find a religion that i agree on" I mean that is mixed communication make up our minds for what to pray for....please.

I am a firm believer in Prayer and God so as unto your post I will only ask for God's will be done and May He direct you to His Truth.
If You would like for me to personally pray for you please email or IM me I will be honored to pray for you and your little baby. May He draw close to you as You draw near to Him.


†Everyday Prayer Warrior†

Answer 6

I would hope they do if you husband is muslim he should go with you and explain it as best he can. unfortunatly most muslims do not understand teh faith themselfs I sugest yuou read the quran although I doubt that will help with islamic rituals in prayer. I will pray for you and the baby. may God bless you
I was engaged to a muslim man but have married an exmuslim not the same man.

Answer 7

ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM if you want detail then read whole answer but if you want only asnwer then read at end. The Glorious Qur'an says : "That this is indeed a Qur'an most honorable in a book well guarded which none shall touch but those who are clean : A Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds." (Surah Al-Waqi'a, 56:77-80) The Kitabim Maknoon mentioned in the above mentioned verse does not refer to the holy Qur'an in the book form, which we have, and the word Mutahhareen does not merely refer to cleanliness of the body. Kitabim Maknoon means a book well guarded or a protected book. This word refers to Lauh-e-Mahfooz in heaven, which is also mentioned in the following verse "Nay this is a Glorious Qur'an (Inscribed) in a Tablet Preserved!" (Surah Al-Buruj, 85:21 & 22) Mutahhareen does not refer to mere body cleanliness but also refers to those who do not have any uncleanliness or impurity like sin and evil, thus referring to the angels. According to the commentary of Tabari, Mutahhareen means the angels == It is permissible for a menstruating womam to recite the Qur'an without touching it. Similarly, she can very well recite the portions of the Qur'an, which she does regularly, or even the Ahadith of the prophet (pbuh) . However she shouldn't touch the Qur'an with her hands. Ibne Majah narrates a hadith from Abdullah Ibne Umar (R.A.) that a man in a state of ceremonial impurity, and a menstruating lady should not recite anything from the Qur'an, but this hadith is weak. Allama Ibne Hajr and Allama Ibnul Mulaqqin have rated the hadith as weak in their books At-Talkheesal Habeer, Vol. 1, pg. no. 138, hadith no. 183 & Khulasatul Badrul Muneer, vol. 1, pg. no. 60, hadith no. 170, respectively. == However, if a menstruating woman, or a woman with postpartum impurity, wishes to read the Qur'an, then she may use some sheet or cloth while touching the Qur'an so that her hands do not have direct contact with the Qur'an. According to Maliki school of thought, while doing hifz of the Qur'an, a man in spite of being in ceremonial impurity or a woman in her menstruation, can touch the Qur'an so that they do not forget the portions of the Qur'an memorised by them. And Allah knows best. (I TELL YOU ONE THING THAT IT IS ISLAM THAT GIVE RIGHTS TO FEMALES TO READ QURAN, you know then other holy religions dont give rights specialy jews, and christians dont give rights in period, there are alot of detail but i think your answer is about only AL-QURAN AND ISLAM) SOrry i did't tell you about prayer see Shahi Bukhari Hadith below Narrated By 'Aisha: Fatima bint Abi Hubaish said to Allah's Apostle, "O Allah's Apostle! I do not become clean (from bleeding). Shall I give up my prayers?" Allah's Apostle replied: "No, because it is from a blood vessel and not the menses. So when the real menses begins give up your prayers and when it (the PERIOD) has finished wash the blood off your body (take a bath) and offer your prayers." 2nd Hadith from Shahi Bukhari Narrated By 'Aisha: Fatima bint Abi Hubaish used to have bleeding in between the PERIODs, so she asked the Prophet about it. He replied, "The bleeding is from a blood vessel and not the menses. So give up the prayers when the (real) menses begin and when it has finished, take a bath and start praying." I hope these are enough for answer ALLAH HELP YOU ALLAH HAFIZ

Answer 8

You Can definately take your child there, it is very important though that you are cleansed before you go to any mosque as islam is a religion of cleaniness. islam has welcomed anyone and everyone, unlike judaism and christianity

Answer 9

Convert to Catholocism and be free to walk outside without needing to be escorted.

Islam is violent and patriarchal. You wouldn't really be very comfortable.

Answer 10

If you're wise you won't raise your daughter within a religious system that will always treat her as a second class citizen.