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Is it possible for a Muslim man and a Christian woman to have a religious wedding without conversion? If yes, do they last long with this kind of set up or one of them still needs to change his/her religion in the long run?
I've read articles about interfaith relationships but usually it involves conversion. And it seems that the scenario I've mentioned above isn't that common. I'm wondering if it's because it's prohibited or there isn't just a lot of people who are in that kind of relationship.
Thanks in advanced for your answers. ๐
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ReplySo this is considered a sin for both religions?
ReplyBible says not to be unequally yoked. It's up to the couple though.
Reply1 Corinthians 7:12-14
To the rest I say (I, not the Lord) that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he should not divorce her. If any woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he consents to live with her, she should not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
ReplyI just went back to this one tho. I'm not sure but I think this is only applicable for those who are already married before becoming a believer? Back when Christianity is still being established? So I'm still not sure if Christianity really allows interfaith marriage.
ReplyOh, I didn't know that. I guess I took it out of context. My apologies.
ReplyOh no it's absolutely okay. :) I think there are people who really refer to this scripture when it comes to interfaith marriage. There are different opinions about it too so I think this issue hasn't really been cleared up or settled yet. But based on what I've read regarding the good relationship between our religious leaders, I'm positive this issue would finally be settled. Thanks for sharing your answer btw. :)
ReplyIm actually the op of the original reply. Idk why other anons like and try to take credit for others replies. You're welcome.
ReplyIt's not a sin in Islam.
ReplyI am a Christian woman and I had a Muslim male friend and religion never entered our conversations. I think it depends on how religious they are and if one attends a church, and the other attends a mosque, and one calls God Jehovah, and the other calls Him Allah there could be problems unless they agree to disagree, and don't discuss religion with each other. Especially as Jesus is God's son, and Muslims pretend he is only a prophet. One way tp prove He isn't just another prophet is because the year all over the world is 2021 which means 2021 years since Jesus (no one else) was on earth.
ReplyIt is fine
ReplyWhy am I in love with this person and their simple comment, lol.
ReplyMaybe because you like people who are concise with their answers? Idk lol
ReplyYes, it is possible. No, it's not prohibited in Islam. Do they last? I believe it depends on the spouses themselves. It's easy to love someone with different beliefs. But it's very hard to live and raise kids with them and unless they both can find a middle ground the marriage will most likely end. Because your beliefs strongly affect the way you raise your kids and your perception of wrong and right in life. And each has to come to terms with the fact that the kids could grow up to choose the faith of the other parent and their way of life. Also, there's often a matter of cultural difference involved as well, which is another issue they must work through. A lasting marriage on its own is hard work, without adding the rest into the mix. Is it common? No, but it's not uncommon. Because I guess, social and cultural factors aside, most people tend to marry those with a similar mindset in life. Especially when it comes to core values like beliefs.
*BTW, my grandfather was a Sudanese Muslim. He married a British Christian. Married in their twenties. Stayed together till death parted them. When I asked him how they stayed together all those years, he said "I was patient with her and she was patient with me."
Reply**Neither my grandfather nor my grandmother changed their religion. But it wouldn't have been a surprise if one had. I mean, I lived with a vegan for three years. You can guess what my diet is like now.
ReplyThis is really interesting tho. Now I know it's really possible for interfaith marriage to last long. As to you being a vegan, I think I would just compare that to your grandma fasting with your grandpa as well during Ramadans. (In case she really did that lol). She might just have a strong Christian faith but at the same time had learn to appreciate other religions as well. And I think that's really beautiful.
ReplySo glad to hear about your grandparents' long-lasting relationship despite their differences. I think they're the type of people who really have found their perfect match and had a firm commitment to stay in the relationship no matter what.
But yes I you're right about that. It really depends on the couples I guess. And for me it's a big risk to take most especially if both of them came from religious families. There could be consequences too.
If it's not too much to ask, may I know how your grandparents were married? Is it just a civil wedding or there has been a religious wedding during that time?
ReplyI am not sure what you mean by civil/religious wedding. But they were married under Islamic law. Because that affects whether other laws apply to them in the UK. For example, if two marry under Islamic law in the UK and years later, they unfortunately divorce neither takes half of the others ownings, because we don't have that in Islam. In any matter regarding the marriage the court with deal with it under Islamic law, unless one of them can prove he or she wasn't made full aware of the Islamic laws regarding marriage before it happened.
ReplyHmm, I see. I never knew about that one. Thanks for the info. The reason why I was actually curious whether interfaith couples are only civilly wedded is because of their differences in religion. Like their marriage are only recognized by State and not by their religion unless one of them converted. And growing up, I haven't heard any interfaith couples having either Islamic or Christian wedding. I think this hasn't been a common discussion as well especially for Christians. So yeah, that's the reason why I have such thinking ever since lol. But thanks for shedding some light regarding this one. :)
ReplyGlad I could help
ReplyI'm Muslim. It's not prohibited in Islam. Is it in Christianity? I know Christians have a problem with interracial marriages. So I suppose interfaith, too.
ReplyI think the problem with interracial marriages is only in the United States and Nazis. No other country had laws against it. Not a Christian though, so no idea.
ReplyI never knew about this tho. I've only heard that it's not probihibited in Islam although there are still a lot of opinions regarding Muslim women marrying men from other religions. As to Christians say on interracial marriages, I don't think there has been a proper discussion about this one, too.
ReplyYes, if the women is Muslim, the man will have to convert and actually believe in Islam. If not so, years into the marriage, the husband might force her to convert to his religion, or his love for her to not be enough and he might convert back and make her convert with him. But in the other case, it's very unlikely for the wife to force her religion on her husband.
ReplyJust to confirm the stuff I've read tho. Is it true that the reason why Muslim men are allowed to marry a non-Muslim woman is because they want to spread Islam as well? Because they said Muslim men have this kind of obligation to teach his family all about the religion which would later on make her non-Muslim wife to finally convert. Although no one's forcing the woman but it's kinda expected for the Muslim man to make his wife convert?
ReplyThat is one of many reasons. Another reason is so Muslims aren't a closed off community that can only marry within themselves. Another is to teach us that if two from different faiths can marry and live with each other, then we can all live peacefully together. The reasons are countless. In Islam, it's not expected of the husband to convert his wife because that will put strain on the marraige and both parties if she never does and it goes against the reasons I stated above. He isn't obliged to teach her, only his kids so they can choose in the future. What he should do is present Islam in its best way to his wife so that with time if he senses she's considering converting, then he's obliged to teach her. If she changes her mind, then he should stop since it will cause tension in the marriage.
ReplyHmm, interesting. Thanks for clarifying things up. I've never read something like this before or maybe I've read an incomplete explanation lol. Aaaand, one more thing tho, will there be any consequences for the Muslim father if the kids didn't chose Islam when they grew up? Or none?
ReplySimple answer, no. Because no one can truly know if they didn't choose Islam out of conviction or lack of effort from their father to persuade and convince them. So only God can judge him and decide the repercussions he'll face.
ReplyThat's of course how it should be. But society will always have a different opinion.
ReplyHmm makes sense. Still the same concept when it comes to Christianity then. Only God really knows. Thanks for your answers btw! :)
ReplyYou're very much welcome ๐ธ
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