Would it be a good idea to marry a muslim ?

Question

Would it be a good idea to marry a muslim ?

Answer 1

I think its okay

as long as you're okay with, and so are your parents and the parents of your spouse, then go on ahead!

I know many people who have married muslim people but they are christians, jewish etc.

You decide, if you think it will be a long lasting marrige, and you'll be able to handle it, then go for it

also, you should think about how you would feel about raising muslim children...take time and think it over as well as get as many opinions as possible =]

Good Luck!

Answer 2

only if you want to live the rest of your life in a bag  

Answer 3

No

Answer 4

Does it really matter if they are Muslim or not? Love is the only thing that matters.

Answer 5

Why not? Most Muslims are really no different from the rest of us.

Answer 6

I believe, that love transcends all religions, types and races.  I have a few questions though if you wouldn't mind clarifying them for me.

If you are not Muslim, will the potential fiance be ok with that?  How about their family?  Are they strict Muslim, or very lax?  (yes, that is important to know)

If the family wants you to convert to Muslim, would you be ok doing so?  Would your family be ok with you doing so?  

The reason why I ask these questions is for you to look inside yourself deep down in your guttural instincts to see if you truly love this person enough to marry them, regardless of their religion.

I do applaud you, however for being bold enough to ask this on a website.  My fiance's grandmother is Muslim, not strict, and I've learned a lot from her about the religion (I'm spiritual, not conformed to 1 religion or another) and I hate to say it, but when we go out shopping in public, there are some people who stare.  She doesn't wear the head scarf either.  I just hate it when people assume because she's Muslim, that she's like the extremists over in the Middle East.

Stereotypes should never affect a person's love life!  With that being said, people who judge based on social stereotypes are being discriminatory.  If asked, there are a lot of Muslims out there who would be glad to answer questions about their religion!  So don't be afraid to ask away!

Answer 7

If you are in love it shouldn't matter..

What sort of question is this??

Answer 8

It depends on a lot of things. Some people cannot make interfaith relationships work because each partner considers their own religion a big part of their life. Some interfaith relationships work wonderfully.  

My family is Orthodox Jewish, and my husband's family is very Christian, but we both kind of drifted away from our religions when we started college, so we have a wonderfully happy non-religious marriage.

Ask yourself these questions:

Do you love him? Does he love you?

How religious is he? How religious are you?

Are you expected to convert and follow his customs? Is he expected to convert and follow your customs? Are you OK with that?

Are you comfortable being in an interfaith relationship?

Do you agree about how many kids you want to have, and what type of birth control to use, if any?

Do you agree about whether the woman should work or not?

Are you willing to work on your relationship?

Answer 9

Why do you ask? Do you anything ABOUT Islam?

Just as there are different sects of Christianity and Judaism (and other religions), there are various sects in Islam. Some are EXTREMELY strict, others are VERY liberal, many are somewhere in between.

Will you, as a  (presumably) non-Muslim be welcome in a Muslim family?

Would your mate's family engage in "honor killings" for reasons that most people would find ludicrous in the 21st Century? (They happen in other religions and societies, too.)

Will you be allowed to work? Keep your present friends and make new ones? Go to school/the school of YOUR choice? Will you be hidden behind a veil or inside a burqa? Will men and women not interact in your 'new world?' Think of those pictures of the Taliban in Afghanistan beating women in the streets, the public beheadings of women who've been accused of adultery, etc. (Remind you of Christians burning people at the stake for witchcraft, heresy, etc?)

These and many other questions are things that you should know about ANY person you marry. I hope you do a LOT of serious research before you even consider getting married. The marriage vow says "'til death do us part." That could have several interpretations.

Answer 10

If you are asking the question, you already know the answer.