Consequences of marrying a non-muslim girl

[Nina85]

Re: Consequences of marrying a non-muslim girl

@Jazz89

My mom isn’t muslim. And in our family that haven’t never caused any problems. My dad asked when they got married that if my mom wants to convert but she didnt want so dad let it be cause like he says its pointless to convert if u dont ur-self believe in Islam and think that its right way to live. Changing religion in paper is easy but in mind is not that easy and u cant force anyone to change her/his beliefs.

My mom respects my dads and ours religion. And she knows for example that to my dad is really important that she doesn’t eat pork so she doesn’t eat. And also she respects that fact that my dad doesn’t like her to wear really revealing clothing and she doesnt wear. And since we have born it has been clear that our, children religion is Islam. But we had kind a religion free childhood. Of course dad has taught basic things about Islam but otherwise it hasn’t been huge part of our childhood mainly cause my dad isnt really religious. For me religion has become bigger part of my life after I turn 15 and I have myself been more interested about Islam and finding and asking more about it. Im glad that we had kind a religious free childhood, so now I think religion is maybe more important to me. I know im far from perfect muslim and never will be really religious but im learning new things about Islam all the time, its still part of my life and trying my best to live like proud muslim

I think if u are going to marry non-muslim girl, respect towards each other is most important thing. If she doesnt understand and respect ur religion and values its not gonna work out. And probably if u are really religious, marriage with non-muslim doesn’t work out.

Exactly the same situation here…and religion has never been an issue. If anything, I feel that it taught me to be tolerant of others with different beliefs, not judgemental, as I always saw my parents get along and not argue about it. My father is not that religious to start with, but it was important for him that I be Muslim. He would bring me to the Mosque when I was younger just to get me acquainted by it. Again, when I was about 16, I started to take a bigger interest in Islam, as I felt like it was part of my identity and something I needed to explore further. Anyhow, I loved the way I was raised. My mother would celebrate Eid with us, making a big deal out it for my dad, taking the time to buy me salwar kameez for the occasion and cookng pakistani food for us. And my father returned the favor by accompanying her to her family’s house for christmas and easter because it was important to her. My parents are divorced today, but none of it had to do with culture or religion. I actually stayed with my mom for the 1st few yrs after the divorce and remained Muslim. Religion still is not an issue with them and this year my mom even invited him over for Eid. She is the one that pushed me to go to Pakistan many years ago for the 1st time ect…Thats why I have such a hard time understanding such conflicts, because I grew up so far away from them.