You answer to God and His words(Quran) and to yourself and not to any stupid society.

My computer say you are in UAE, If you were in Saudi I would tell you to think twice but if you are in UAE I see no major problem.

I say go forward if you love him. You must not care about what others say however I know you are from a different culture than mine you may be afraid about what others say so If you are afraid you can always “cheat it”.
Simply just tell your mate to fake a conversion to Islam, we both know thats simple and that way what they can point against you???

Never give up of your dreams because of retard mentalities of others.

First thank you for your words

You are a believer as it is said in the Quran:
[2.62] Surely those who believe, and those who are Jews, and the
Christians, and the Sabians, whoever believes in God and the Last day
and does good, they shall have their reward from their Lord, and there is
no fear for them, nor shall they grieve.

I dont think you marriage will be a problem to any of you
Peace

I’m so glad I found your site, I have found it very clear and interesting. I’m a non-muslim woman about to marry a muslim man that I deeply love and respect. The thing is that even though I come from a christian family and I believe in God I do not consider myself a christian since I really do not believe the Bible. I have heard from a lot of people that I can not marry my future housband since I’m a “non-believer” , but I do not consider my self a non-believer since I deeply feel with all my soul the presence of God. So I’m worried when muslim people tell me that it says in the Coran , that muslims should not marry non-believers. Is it true??? what is the definition of believer in the Coran? for me, it is someone that do not believe in God at all, but for others maybe it means that you don’t believe in Muhammad or the Coran. I really wouldn’t like to make my husband any harm.
Help me please

Sophie

I understand how you fell, i know a case that the family of the girl didnt accept the marriage and both were muslims but the girl was Arab and the boy European.

The only person that needs to accept the relationship is ONLY YOU.

Of course I can help you dear sister, you should give me your e-mail or msn so my speak with you in private as this is public.

Thank you very much for your advice. My mom is so against this relationship. And really believes that this is against Islam. I tell her what is stated in the Quran but it looks like she really doesnt mind what is stated in the Quran. Sometimes i wonder if I even have to continue with this relationship, because my mom is never going to accept it. And alsways reminds me that worldly things will lead me to Hell. Dear brother can you advice me on how I can go about this in an Islamic way?

The confusion dont really only exist, so many simple try to use Quran to opress women.

If it was forbidden for women to marry non muslim, the Quran would say it, plus if was something for man only, the Quran would say “only man can marry…”.
Its like a country s law, in my country there is no law telling me that i can watch and no law saying that i can…. so that mean I DO CAN.

It is not a problem sister, it is a problem if your husband or future husband doesnt respect your religion or somehow influence you not to follow or go against your religion.

Surah 5:5 can not be an exception for 2:221 because 2:221 only refers to “pagans” and not non muslim in general.

So if your husband dont worship Jupiter and Mars and whatever other gods it is not a problem.

I advice to fully read my article and if still have a question let me know.

You are most welcome

Peace Salam

This is a very interesting topic! First of all I am a Muslima that has found herself in this same “difficult” situation. This analysis gives me some comfort. However the doubt I have is mainly caused by the fact that there is no verse in the Koran that forbids it or that allows women to marry non-muslims. At the same time how can you be punished for a “Crime”, where there is no law for? And if it is really forbidden I would have been nice if Allah mentioned it, because it would have solved alot of confusion (then agian Allah knows best). And I pray every day that he will guide me concerning this interfaith relationship “PROBLEM””.

Brother Orlando have a Question though: Why don’t you thing surah 5:5 is an exception to the rule (2:221)? And why do you think this important interfaith issue concerning women isn’t mentioned in the holy quran?

I hope you can shed some light concerning this issue, thank you in advance.

Salaam

Insha Allah, i will not push him.

Wassalam.

RS is your husband converting to Islam ?

Thats great… dont push him, let him go slow and slow, that way the “boat” wont sink